Kilimo is proud to be included in Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies 2025. This list highlights companies that are transforming industries and cultures through innovation, setting new standards, and achieving remarkable milestones across various sectors of the economy.
«The climate crisis presents us with the urgent challenge of increasing water availability, a fundamental resource not only for food production but also for economic development, communities, and ecosystems. At Kilimo, we believe that the combination of technology, incentives, and collaboration among key stakeholders is essential to accelerating the agricultural sector’s adaptation to this new reality. However, we also understand that real change is only possible if we transform the perception of water and recognize it as the strategic resource that it truly is. Our mission is clear: to transform water management in agriculture and beyond, bringing together farmers and companies to build climate resilience and water security on a global scale,» said Jairo Trad, CEO & Co-founder of Kilimo.
Kilimo: An Innovative Model to Transform Water Management in Agriculture
Water access is one of the most critical factors for the planet’s future. However, historically, water has been perceived as an abundant and low-cost resource, leading to inefficient management. Kilimo is changing this reality with a model based on the generation and measurement of volumetric water benefits, driven by farmers adopting better irrigation practices.
Through its Climate Action projects, Kilimo supports farmers in implementing efficient irrigation practices and measures the volumetric water benefits generated in the process. Companies can support these actions as part of their sustainability and water resilience strategies, contributing to the resaturation of the watersheds in which they operate.
To achieve this, Kilimo develops projects that generate volumetric water benefits through three key interventions:
- Irrigation optimization with AI: Using artificial intelligence and satellite data analysis, Kilimo provides irrigation recommendations that help reduce water consumption without compromising crop production.
- Transition to efficient irrigation systems: Kilimo supports farmers in adopting more efficient irrigation systems, facilitating access to tools and advisory services to minimize water losses and improve resource management.
- Regenerative agriculture: Implementing practices that increase soil water retention capacity, reducing dependence on external water sources.
This approach ensures that water used in agricultural production has a more efficient and sustainable impact. Kilimo measures and validates these volumetric water benefits, ensuring their traceability and providing essential data for informed water management decisions. Additionally, its incentive model financially rewards farmers who adopt these practices, promoting responsible water use and strengthening the resilience of the world’s most water-stressed watersheds.
Global Recognition for Innovation
The World’s Most Innovative Companies is Fast Company’s flagship franchise and one of its most anticipated editorial efforts of the year. To select the honorees, Fast Company’s editors and writers evaluate thousands of applications in a rigorous and competitive process, identifying companies that are driving progress worldwide across various industries.
«Our list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies offers a comprehensive view of current innovation and a roadmap for the future,» said Brendan Vaughan, Editor-in-Chief of Fast Company. «This year, we recognize companies that are leveraging artificial intelligence in profound and meaningful ways, brands that are turning their customers into loyal advocates by exceeding expectations, and competitors introducing bold ideas to challenge their industries. In a constantly evolving world, these companies are paving the way forward.»
The full list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies honorees is now available at fastcompany.com.