Key Takeaways
- Agri Investment Fund (AIF) invests €0.5 million in Belgian deeptech company VOCSens
- Funding supports the industrialization and scaling of ammonia detection technology for livestock farms
- VOCSens’ sensors aim to improve emission monitoring, reduce compliance costs, and enhance animal welfare
- Investment complements existing backing to accelerate market readiness and deployment
- VOCSens also targets adjacent markets, including smart buildings and automotive
Agri Investment Fund Supports VOCSens Emission Technology with €0.5M Investment
VOCSens, a Belgian startup specializing in multi-gas sensing solutions, has received a €0.5 million investment from Agri Investment Fund (AIF). The funding will support the company’s ongoing development and scaling of its ammonia detection technology, designed specifically for applications in livestock farming.
AIF’s support is intended to accelerate market entry and industrialization, following previous commitments from VOCSens’ existing investors. The company’s sensors aim to help farmers comply with evolving environmental regulations while improving operational efficiency and animal welfare.
VOCSens Targets Sustainable Emission Monitoring in Livestock Farming
Ammonia emissions from livestock are a growing environmental and regulatory concern. VOCSens is addressing this by developing cost-effective, real-time multi-gas sensors that require minimal infrastructure and maintenance.
“This investment allows us to take a critical step forward in bringing our ammonia sensing technology to market at scale,” said Filip Frederix, CEO of VOCSens. “We’re delivering tools that help farmers comply with environmental rules while reducing costs and improving operations.”
The sensors are designed to be easily integrated on farms and offer actionable data to optimize emission control and improve farm performance.
AIF Highlights Need for Scalable Tech in Agriculture
According to Patrik Haesen, CEO at AIF, the fund supports teams with “breakthrough technology to tackle real agricultural challenges.”
“VOCSens has the team and the tech to become a leader in sensing solutions that drive both profitability and sustainability,” Haesen said.
The investment reflects a shared goal to address urgent emission issues in agriculture while supporting scalable innovation that benefits both the environment and farm economics.
Beyond Agriculture: Broader Applications for VOCSens Technology
While agriculture remains a primary focus, VOCSens’ sensing platform is also being adapted for use in:
- Smart buildings, for ventilation and air quality monitoring
- Automotive applications, including cabin air quality and battery thermal runaway detection
