Fast Company is renowned for its list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, an award based on a rigorous competitive process that evaluates thousands of applications from businesses driving global progress across various industries.
Kilimo, an Argentine climate technology company, was featured in the 2025 edition of this prestigious list for its groundbreaking approach to water management. The company offers solutions that tackle the global water crisis and promote sustainability in agriculture.
Leading Agricultural Transformation with Advanced Irrigation Technologies
Kilimo is at the forefront of agricultural transformation through the use of cutting-edge irrigation technologies. By optimizing water consumption, the company helps mitigate the effects of climate change on food production.
This recognition positions Kilimo as a leader in climate solutions, showcasing how technological innovations can be essential in adapting agriculture to climate change and preserving natural resources.
Kilimo: A Pioneer in Water Management Innovation
“The climate crisis presents us with the urgent challenge of ensuring water availability, a fundamental resource not only for food production but also for economic development, communities, and ecosystems,” stated Jairo Trad, CEO and co-founder of Kilimo.
The CEO emphasized that a combination of technology, incentives, and collaboration among key stakeholders is crucial to accelerating the agricultural sector’s adaptation to new climatic conditions and ensuring global water security.
“We know that change is possible if we transform our perception of water and recognize it as the strategic resource it truly is,” Trad added, highlighting the need to rethink water management strategies.
Kilimo focuses on connecting farmers and businesses to enhance climate resilience and guarantee global water security by promoting more efficient and sustainable water management practices.
Water access, according to the company, is one of the most critical factors for the planet’s future. Historically perceived as an abundant and low-cost resource, inefficient management has become a widespread issue.
“Kilimo is changing this reality with a model based on generating and measuring volumetric water benefits, driven by the adoption of improved irrigation practices by farmers,” the company stated.
Climate Action Projects and Water Sustainability
“Through Climate Action projects, Kilimo supports farmers in adopting best irrigation practices and measures the volumetric water benefits generated in the process,” the company explained.
“Businesses can support these initiatives as part of their sustainability and water resilience strategies, contributing to the restoration of the watersheds in which they operate,” they added.
Jairo Trad, CEO and Co-Founder of Kilimo
To achieve these objectives, Kilimo implements three key interventions:
- Irrigation Optimization with Artificial Intelligence
- Conversion to Advanced Irrigation Systems
- Promotion of Regenerative Agriculture
By leveraging artificial intelligence and satellite data, Kilimo optimizes irrigation processes, reducing water consumption without compromising agricultural production. Additionally, the company supports farmers in adopting more efficient irrigation technologies, minimizing water losses.
Regenerative agriculture focuses on enhancing soil’s water retention capacity, decreasing reliance on external sources. This approach ensures more efficient and sustainable water use in agricultural production.
Kilimo measures these volumetric water benefits and ensures their traceability, validating their real impact. Moreover, the incentive model rewards farmers for their responsible practices, fostering the resilience of the most vulnerable watersheds.
With its pioneering solutions, Kilimo continues to set a global benchmark in sustainable water management, proving that innovation is key to addressing climate challenges and securing the future of agriculture.