We are an innovative and award-winning Swiss agritech start-up, offering AIoT solutions for crop protection.
We firmly believe in the strategic value of safeguarding agriculture, in a context of economic conflicts, humanitarian crises and climate change.
Meet the Team
Leonardo Moriggia
Co-founder / CEO
Roberto Rubini
Co-founder / CTO
Mauro Pietro Zappini
CRO (Revenue)
Davide Rubini
Head of Operations
Our Philosophy
FarmAid was born with the mission of supporting farmers in the age of Agriculture 4.0, as marked by fully interconnected, intelligent and decentralized systems driven by Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and real-time data.
At FarmAid, our goal is to deliver value to our customers and allow farms of any size to prosper in an economy where new challenges and opportunities have arisen.
We believe in rational automation, where the digitization of processes adds value to society and helps to combat labour shortage in agriculture.
Our work is lead by competence and responsibility. Securing healthy, plentiful, natural and tasty produce for the growing global population is what motivates us.
Our History
2023
Launch of the FarmAid project
Leonardo Moriggia and Roberto Rubini launch the FarmAid project with the goal of transforming Roberto’s patented invention and prototype for crop protection into a succesful business concept.
February 2024
Patent monetization and market validation
The patents for France and Germany were monetized, demonstrating the commercial value and market potential of the new technology.
August 2024
Boldbrain Startup Challenge
FarmAid was selected from nearly 100 projects as one of the 20 startups admitted to Boldbrain Startup Challenge 2024, the leading early-stage startup accelerator in Ticino, organized by Fondazione Agire and USI Startup Centre.
December 2024
Award-winner at Boldbrain
Ending the 3-month accelerator program, FarmAid was selected among the 10 finalists of Boldbrain Startup Challenge 2024. At the final, FarmAid made it to the top 5 and was recognized with an in-cash prize and two special awards: the Fondazione Agire Special Award and the Hemargroup Special Award, acknowledging both regional impact and technological value.
June 2025
Finalist at MassChallenge Switzerland
Selected from over 1500 startups from all over the world, FarmAid was admitted to the MassChallenge Switzerland 2025 accelerator program and competition.
July 2025
Tecnopolo ® Ticino HQ
FarmAid established its headquarters at Tecnopolo ® Ticino, the innovation hub managed by Fondazione Agire at the cutting-edge Suglio Business Center.
September 2025
Incorporation of FarmAid Sagl
FarmAid Sagl was formally born and incorporated in Ticino, Switzerland.
September – November 2025
Grand Prix Möbius Suisse & Media Coverage
FarmAid was selected among the finalists of the Grand Prix Möbius Suisse 2025 and started gaining regional and national media visibility through TV, radio and newspaper interviews.
February 2026
Top 50 Startups of 2026 by the W.A. de Vigier Foundation
FarmAid was selected among the Top 50 Startups of 2026 to compete for the W.A. de Vigier Award, one of the oldest and most prestigious startup prizes in Switzerland, rewarding young entrepreneurs.
