Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine November 2015 | Page 31

TOP 10 GAME CHANGERS hosted . The company allows everyday people to get fast and secure funding for their ideas and projects from investors around the world . These projects span a wide range of industries , and include items like smart watches , educational initiatives and scientific innovations . With more than 257,000 projects launched through the platform , and more than $ 2 billion worth of pledges , Kickstarter has helped individuals compete against large companies and development firms , incubating innovation at a micro-level and re-imagining the American dream on a global scale . and processing of foods . Its modern drip irrigation system has transformed the lives of some three million farmers around the world by creating a shift from traditional methods to scientific and sustainable agriculture . With its products , farmers can produce more food with fewer resources . This increases contract farming and production , and it continues to help developing regions to source sustainable food .

Jain Irrigation Systems

Jain Irrigation Systems is based in India , but its agriculture methods span the world . What makes this company so unique is that it creates micro-irrigation systems for drip and sprinkler systems using photovoltaic systems . Its systems allow for solar water heating , bio-fertilizer use , greenhouse development ,
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