SORA Technology to Exhibit at Africa Tech Summit 2025, Showcasing Drone and AI Solutions for Agriculture
Leveraging AI and Drones to Enhance Agricultural Productivity
SORA Technology Co.,Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya, Aichi, Japan; Founder & CEO: Yosuke Kaneko, hereinafter “SORA Technology”) will exhibit at the Africa Tech Summit, taking place on February 13-14, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya.
At this premier event, where cutting-edge technologies from across Africa converge, SORA Technology will showcase its innovative drone and AI-powered water monitoring solutions, contributing to the enhancement of agricultural productivity across the continent.
The Need for Enhanced Agricultural Productivity
As Africa’s population grows, food demand is increasing rapidly, making agricultural productivity improvements essential. However, challenges such as overgrazing, soil erosion caused by flooding, and climate change threaten to significantly reduce agricultural output.
Additionally, many African farmers operate small-scale farms with unstable financial conditions, making large-scale adoption of new technologies difficult. Providing affordable, accessible agricultural support solutions is crucial.
AI and Drone-Powered Agricultural Support
To address these challenges, SORA Technology is developing advanced agricultural solutions integrating AI and drones.
- １）UAV-Based Paddy Field Water Management Monitoring
By utilizing UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) to monitor water levels in paddy fields, farmers can optimize the mid-season drainage period, leading to higher crop yields and improved quality.Furthermore, reducing methane emissions, a significant greenhouse gas, contributes to climate change mitigation.
What is Mid-Season Drainage?
Mid-season drainage is the process of temporarily draining water from paddy fields during the tillering stage of rice plants. This practice helps suppress the generation of harmful gases (such as hydrogen sulfide and methane), prevents root rot, and enhances root vitality. - 2) Data-Driven Agriculture with Real-Time Crop Monitoring
Through high-precision drone-collected data, farmers can make timely and informed decisions, optimizing the use of limited resources and improving farm efficiency and productivity.
About Africa Tech Summit 2025
- Date: February 13-14, 2025
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Africa Tech Summit is a leading industry event that brings together technology leaders, investors, and startups from across Africa to share the latest innovations, foster business and investment opportunities, and connect key stakeholders.
In 2025, the summit will feature four key focus areas:
Startup Innovation
Money & DeFi
Climate Tech & Investment
Mobile & App Development
More than 1,000 companies are expected to participate.
- Official Website: https://www.africatechsummit.com/nairobi/
About SORA Technology
SORA Technology leverages drones and AI to address global challenges in climate change and health, providing cutting-edge solutions in the following areas:
- Infectious Disease Control
Developing AI-powered predictive and control support systems to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as malaria and cholera. By analyzing climate data and infection patterns, SORA Technology enables early detection and rapid response to high-risk areas.
- Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Agriculture
With a focus on methane emission reduction, SORA Technology provides AI and drone-based monitoring and mitigation solutions for sustainable and eco-friendly agriculture. - Disaster Response & Climate Change Adaptation
SORA Technology supports disaster preparedness for climate-induced natural disasters such as floods and droughts, helping strengthen community resilience against extreme weather events.
Through these efforts, SORA Technology aims to build a resilient and sustainable society, addressing global health and climate challenges.
- Website: https://sora-technology.com/
Media Contact
SORA Technology Co.,Ltd. | Public Relations
Email: ichiho.sato@sora-tech.com
