Last updated 2026-06-18
- Raised $30k grant, Mar 2023
Total raised
$30K
Last: Grant 2023-03
Stage
Pre-Funding
Founded
2021
Headcount
6
HQ
Maoz Haim, Israel
Sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
About
DROPI develops a smart, edible coating made for detecting hidden pests. Applied to fruits, it instantly changes color if there's an internal issue, alerting users to remove the infected fruit. DROPI's solution enhances chemical signals using GRAS substances and artificial intelligence on sorting arrays to sort out unwanted fruits and vegetables.
DROPI is part of the Kinneret Innovation Center accelerator.
Funding history · 1 round · $30K total
2023-03
Grant
$30K
Q&A
- What is DROPI's primary business?
- DROPI develops a smart, edible coating for fruits that detects hidden pests by changing color, signaling the need to remove infected produce. This solution uses GRAS substances and artificial intelligence.
- When was DROPI founded?
- DROPI was founded in December 2021.
- What is DROPI's current operational status?
- DROPI is currently inactive and ceased to operate in September 2025.
- What is DROPI's primary sector classification?
- DROPI's primary sector is Agriculture & Food Technologies.
- Has DROPI received any funding?
- Yes, DROPI received a Grant round of $30,000 in March 2023.
- Who are the founders of DROPI?
- The founders of DROPI are Peleg Harosh (Founder & CEO), Orr Weisman (CTO), and Shany Peled (Chief Scientific Officer).
- Is DROPI part of any accelerator program?
- Yes, DROPI is part of the Kinneret Innovation Center accelerator.
Team · 3
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
Sub-sectors
Climate TechClean Industry Tech Sustainable Materials & CircularityAgriculture & Food TechnologiesAg TechFarm Equipment & Treatment
Technologies
SensingArtificial Intelligence
Target customers
Agriculture & FoodCrops
Business model
B2BB2G
Highlights
Climate TechVerified
Tags
food-safety-and-traceabilitymanufacturing-facilitiesfarmersgovernmentagtechdronespest-controlsupply-chainfoodtechclimate-techmaterials
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Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2021-12 |
|---|---|
| Employees (exact) | 6 |
| Status reason | Non Active, Sep 2025 ceased to operate |