
seedalive GmbH has developed a new, efficient, and reproducible rapid test method to predict the germination capacity of plant seeds. The process involves incubating individual seeds in a reaction solution for 4 hours, after which AI is used to quickly and reliably determine if the seed is vital, aging, or dead. The test also predicts the aging process of seeds and the vigor of seedlings. This non-destructive, safe, and fast method provides results within hours, allowing tested seeds to be washed, dried, and stored again. The company operates with a business model likely based on providing this testing service or technology to seed producers and agricultural stakeholders, emphasizing sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and resource efficiency compared to traditional germination tests. seedalive has received recognition such as the 2nd place in the 2021 NBank Niedersachsen Science Spin-Off award and is supported by various funding organizations.

seedalive GmbH has developed a new, efficient, and reproducible rapid test method to predict the germination capacity of plant seeds. The process involves incubating individual seeds in a reaction solution for 4 hours, after which AI is used to quickly and reliably determine if the seed is vital, aging, or dead. The test also predicts the aging process of seeds and the vigor of seedlings. This non-destructive, safe, and fast method provides results within hours, allowing tested seeds to be washed, dried, and stored again. The company operates with a business model likely based on providing this testing service or technology to seed producers and agricultural stakeholders, emphasizing sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and resource efficiency compared to traditional germination tests. seedalive has received recognition such as the 2nd place in the 2021 NBank Niedersachsen Science Spin-Off award and is supported by various funding organizations.
Product: Rapid, non-destructive ~4-hour AI-assisted seed viability/germination test
Headquarters: Osnabrück, Niedersachsen, Germany
Stage / Size: Early-stage (1–10 employees)
Founded: 2021
Funding signals: Public project funding (ERDF); RootCamp listed as investor/funder on profiles
Seed quality control and agricultural input testing (agtech/biotech)
2021
Agriculture and Farming
RootCamp listed as an investor/funder on third-party profiles
“Public project funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) mentioned on company pages”