AgTech

Who they are

The AgTech cluster strengthens the technology-driven agricultural value chain, bringing together more than 85 members of the ecosystem. Our goal is to become the world's agtech capital, harnessing the region's talent and resources to drive socioeconomic development and improve quality of life in our community.

We are based in Río Cuarto, Córdoba, in Argentina's productive heartland, home to the cluster's core of companies and institutions. From there, the network reaches more than fifteen towns across the province and includes members in Santa Fe and Buenos Aires, giving it multi-province scale. That base connects to the world through international missions (the US Corn Belt, World Agri-Tech São Paulo).

Precision agriculture
Biologicals
Industry 4.0
Bioenergy

Key fact

22.11%

of provincial GVA (2023); Córdoba ranks #3 in the national proxy with 13.94%

Flagship products and services

Technology that transforms agriculture

Digital technology for agriculture

Management and logistics software, telemetry and IoT, industrial automation (Industry 4.0), data platforms and precision agriculture. Solutions that improve yields, traceability and efficiency across the entire agricultural value chain.

Biotechnology, biologicals and bioenergy

Bioethanol and biofertilizer production, plus the development of biologicals and cutting-edge plant and animal genetics, positioning the region in the shift toward more sustainable production.

Global reach

Top export markets

China

30%

United Kingdom

20%

Netherlands

16%

Chile

12%

Milestones

Impact milestones

1
Global "counter-season" hub
A strategic partnership underway with Argentina's CREA network (an association of farm leaders) and Cultivar (St. Louis, USA) to attract Northern Hemisphere startups and let them field-test their technologies in Río Cuarto during the northern winter.
2
H.A.R.V.E.S.T. scale-up
Strategic partner of The Yield Lab Institute (funded by Wells Fargo), shortlisting Argentine startups and taking them international so they can scale their technology in US labs.
3
Capital Attraction 2030 (roadmap)
A formal action plan to bring 4 multinational companies to the region and attract venture capital.

Projects

What the cluster is working on with the Agency

Initiatives co-funded and supported by the Agency together with AgTech.

Completed

AgTech Cluster

Global strategic positioning: Río Cuarto as the world's agtech capital

The AgTech Cluster, represented by Bioetanol Río Cuarto SA, carried out this ambitious project to position Río Cuarto as the "World Agtech Capital," rolling out a two-phase strategy with Big Four consultancy Deloitte and culminating in a world-class international event. The underlying case is strong: Río Cuarto and its surrounding area are home to seven universities, a highly tech-driven agricultural value chain, a track record in no-till farming and biotechnology, and active interest from multinationals such as Corteva and Bayer. What it lacked was a comprehensive strategy to bring these assets together under a recognizable global brand. Phase 1, strategic positioning plan (January–April 2025): three stages of work with Deloitte. Diagnosis: understanding the local agtech ecosystem, mapping current companies, identifying gaps between industry needs and existing technologies, and analyzing global success stories from similar hubs. Initiatives: interviews with local leaders to pin down what sets the "Río Cuarto AgTech" brand apart, define the "Home Base" concept and select priority markets. Strategies: defining growth drivers, a positioning plan, a cost-benefit analysis and a five-year roadmap involving farmers, agribusiness, the tech sector, the public sector, universities and investors. Phase 2, International Agtech Week (May–August 2025): a two- to three-day AgTech Week with two main event days and side events including visits to companies and farms. Confirmed speakers from St. Louis (USA), Israel, São Paulo (Brazil), the Basque Country and Spain (at least 6 international and 12 national), bringing together farmers, startups, investors, academics, companies and industry experts. The long-term goal: for Río Cuarto to become the birthplace of the next Mercado Libre or Globant for Argentine agriculture.

2025 January 2025 – August 2025 (10 months)See more

Completed

AgTech Cluster

Defining the AgTech Cluster's mission, vision, value proposition and strategic plan

The AgTech Cluster, based in Río Cuarto and represented by Bioetanol Río Cuarto SA, carried out this founding strategic planning project to build its initial roadmap (2024–2025) and align its 24 members around a shared vision for technology-based agriculture. The starting point was clear: the cluster needed to put each member's vision, challenges and potential on the table in order to establish Río Cuarto as a regional agtech hub. The work was commissioned from a specialized external consultancy and organized into five sequential milestones over 3 months. Aligning expectations: a briefing between the consultancy and the cluster's directors (July 2024). Validating the line-up: a meeting between the consultancy and the cluster manager to set the agenda, topics and logistics. In-person session with the steering group: facilitated exercises in August 2024 to begin capturing the leadership team's vision. Extended in-person session with all cluster members: working exercises to keep building a shared vision, followed by a satisfaction survey. Closing meeting (September 2024): presentation of the final deliverable to all members. The cluster's 24 members include private companies, public institutions, government agencies and universities, representing the main links in the agtech value chain in Río Cuarto and its region. The expected impact was twofold: internal (member retention, a unified vision and alignment around common goals) and external (establishing Río Cuarto as a regional agtech leader for the technology-based agriculture value chain).

2024 July 2024 – September 2024 (3 months)See more

Technology that transforms agriculture

Digital technology for agriculture

Biotechnology, biologicals and bioenergy

Who's involved: the strength of our network

Companies: 62 firms (79.5%)

Institutions: 13 organizations (16.7%)

Top export markets

Leadership: anchor companies

81 members across the region

Impact milestones

Global "counter-season" hub

H.A.R.V.E.S.T. scale-up

Capital Attraction 2030 (roadmap)

What the cluster is working on with the Agency

Global strategic positioning: Río Cuarto as the world's agtech capital

Defining the AgTech Cluster's mission, vision, value proposition and strategic plan

Cluster contact

Want to join this cluster?

Academia: 3 universities (3.8%)

🌱AgTech

Technology that transforms agriculture

Digital technology for agriculture

Biotechnology, biologicals and bioenergy

Who's involved: the strength of our network

🏢Companies: 62 firms (79.5%)

🏛️Institutions: 13 organizations (16.7%)

Top export markets

Leadership: anchor companies

81 members across the region

Impact milestones

Global "counter-season" hub

H.A.R.V.E.S.T. scale-up

Capital Attraction 2030 (roadmap)

What the cluster is working on with the Agency

Global strategic positioning: Río Cuarto as the world's agtech capital

Defining the AgTech Cluster's mission, vision, value proposition and strategic plan

Cluster contact

Want to join this cluster?

🎓Academia: 3 universities (3.8%)

AgTech

Companies: 62 firms (79.5%)

Institutions: 13 organizations (16.7%)

Academia: 3 universities (3.8%)