Ceres FieldCheck
Robots designed for farmers, with farmers, to keep world's fields healthy.
Ceres FieldCheck is more than a startup—it’s a mission to protect 475 million small farmers around the world from losing their livelihoods to crop diseases and weeds. We build affordable AI-robots that detect diseases and remove w… Show more
What is this project all about?
The future of farming is at stake. The time to act is now.
Ceres FieldCheck is about solving a global problem that’s been ignored for far too long: small farmers—who feed much of the world—are losing their livelihoods to invasive weeds and crop diseases. These aren’t just minor inconveniences; they’re daily battles that can mean the difference between a successful harvest and financial ruin. Sure, solutions exist—but they’re massive, expensive machines desi… Show more
What is the project goal and who is the project for?
The goal of Ceres FieldCheck is bold yet simple: to make hunger an extinct predator forever. Achieving this sustainably means providing small-scale farmers with tools that empower them—solutions that make them independent from continuous external support. No more temporary fixes; it’s time for lasting change. Our mission is rooted in an existential goal: keeping world’s fields healthy!
To achieve this, we focus on small farmers in developing countries—the v… Show more
Why would you support this project?
2.3 billion kilos of herbicides were used in 2023 alone to kill weeds.
These chemicals don’t just disappear—they end up in the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. The soil they poison becomes less fertile over time, making it harder for future generations to farm sustainably. Supporting us means helping small farmers thrive without relying on these harmful chemicals. It’s not just about better harvests for them—it’s about ensuring clean… Show more
How will we use the money if the project is successfully funded?
Our funding priorities are structured into: Immediate Importance and Short to Mid-Term Needs. Each phase targets key development, deployment, and scalability goals to ensure the success and impact of our project.
Immediate Importance – €19,700
These funds are allocated for critical, time-sensitive activities that are essential for developing and validating our robot, Luke, and preparing it for market readiness.
€4,800 – Manufacture next-gen prototype for fiel… Show more
Who are the people behind the project?
We’re Poojitha, Hruthik, Svyatoslav, and Adersh, and together, we are Ceres FieldCheck—a team of dreamers, doers, and innovators, united by one goal: to help every farmer in need!
Poojitha grew up in the heart of a farming family in India. From early mornings in the fields to witnessing her family’s struggles with crop losses, she knew something had to change. With a background in robotics, she brings innovation where it’s needed the most.
Hruthik is a manuf… Show more
Ceres FieldCheck
What are the sustainable development goals of this project?
Primary sustainable development goal
Why does this project contribute to this goal?
We are primarily committed to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Our robots help farmers reduce crop losses from weeds and diseases, boosting productivity and ensuring food security. At the same time, we protect the environment by reducing harmful chemical use and preserving soil health. In doing so, we help reduce hunger and improve farmers' livelihoods for a more sustainable future.
This project also pays toward those goals
The crowdfunding was successfully financed and completed
Denis (co-founder of Startnext)