
Crover is revolutionizing grain storage management with the world's first robotic system capable of monitoring stored grains beneath the surface. Their patented 'grain-swimming' technology provides real-time data, allowing farmers, grain operators, and traders to make proactive decisions that safeguard grain, reduce losses, and improve margins. The company aims to reduce waste, protect resources, and set a new standard for efficiency across industries, ultimately becoming the global leader in underground and dry bulk handling robotics. Crover offers solutions for various scales of operation, from individual farmers to large ports and research institutions, and is also exploring applications in non-grain storage industries.

Crover is revolutionizing grain storage management with the world's first robotic system capable of monitoring stored grains beneath the surface. Their patented 'grain-swimming' technology provides real-time data, allowing farmers, grain operators, and traders to make proactive decisions that safeguard grain, reduce losses, and improve margins. The company aims to reduce waste, protect resources, and set a new standard for efficiency across industries, ultimately becoming the global leader in underground and dry bulk handling robotics. Crover offers solutions for various scales of operation, from individual farmers to large ports and research institutions, and is also exploring applications in non-grain storage industries.
Product: Patented 'grain-swimming' robotic system for subsurface grain monitoring
Founder & HQ: Founded by Dr. Lorenzo Conti; headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland
Founded: 2020
Team size: 21 employees
Funding: Total reported funding 1010000.00 USD; includes a $500,000 Grow‑NY grant and a Crowdcube equity crowdfunding campaign
Key use cases: Temperature, moisture and CO2 monitoring; representative sampling; spoilage prevention and safer inspections
Grain storage management and bulk solids condition monitoring.
2020
AgTech; Robotics
£150,000 target (campaign later reported at 217% of target by the company)
Company ran a Crowdcube equity crowdfunding campaign and reported exceeding the initial target.
$500,000
Reported Grow‑NY grant tied to U.S. expansion efforts.
£600,000+
Company reports having raised more than £600k in innovation prizes and grants.
“Primarily backed through grants and non‑dilutive funding; named supporters include Grow‑NY and Innovate UK.”