Enfarm is one of the pioneering startups in Vietnam applying high technology to the field of sustainable agriculture. By integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), Enfarm has developed a platform that helps farmers monitor soil conditions and optimize fertilizer use, thereby increasing crop yields while reducing costs and minimizing environmental impact.
Enfarm clearly identified a pressing issue: the overuse and inefficient application of fertilizers are leading causes of soil degradation, resource wastage, and greenhouse gas emissions. Global statistics show that this problem causes up to USD 120 billion in losses annually and contributes to approximately 5% of total greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. To tackle this issue, the founding team at Enfarm has built a technological ecosystem that includes IoT sensors installed directly in the fields, connected to a mobile application and an AI-powered data analytics platform. These sensors can measure real-time NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium) levels in the soil, providing personalized recommendations to farmers regarding optimal fertilizer dosage and timing.
One of the notable milestones in Enfarm’s R&D journey was its field trials on coffee farms in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. The results were compelling: farmers were able to reduce fertilizer usage by 30% while simultaneously increasing crop yields by up to 30%. This success story not only demonstrates the effectiveness of Enfarm‘s solution but also highlights the technological capabilities of Vietnamese engineers in developing tailored solutions specific to various crops and local soil conditions.
Amid the growing pressure to modernize Vietnam’s agricultural sector, Enfarm has emerged as a standout model of innovation. Rather than directly competing with complex smart farming systems that require substantial infrastructure and high investment, Enfarm has taken a smarter route—offering a simple, accessible solution that can be rapidly scaled across smallholder farms, which constitute the majority of Vietnam’s and other developing countries’ agricultural structure.
Thanks to its impressive initial achievements, Enfarm was named among the Top 5 at TECHFEST Vietnam 2024, the country’s largest tech startup event. On the international stage, the startup also made its mark by becoming the only Vietnamese representative selected out of nearly 800 global projects to present at the Global AI Summit in Paris in 2025. This opportunity not only affirms Enfarm’s reputation but also opens doors for collaboration and knowledge exchange with leading global tech ecosystems.
On the financial front, Enfarm successfully raised seed funding from Touchstone Partners, with participation from Aiviet Venture and Conservation Vietnam. The investment will be used to scale operations, refine the technology, and expand into Southeast Asian markets—regions that share similar farming conditions with Vietnam and are transitioning towards smart agriculture.
From Enfarm’s story, valuable lessons can be drawn for founders in the deeptech and agritech sectors. First, a startup should begin by addressing a truly urgent real-world problem—where technology serves not as a flashy layer but as a fundamental tool to resolve the core issue. Second, real-world testing and product iteration based on early user feedback are critical, especially in agriculture where variables such as weather, soil quality, and farming practices are highly unpredictable. Finally, building a scalable yet simple technology platform that is easy for farmers to adopt is key to earning trust and achieving rapid early-stage growth.
With its current momentum, Enfarm is gradually proving that technology developed by Vietnamese innovators can create global impact—if deployed at the right time, in the right place, and in the right way. It is a clear testament to the competitiveness of Vietnamese startups in the field of smart agriculture—one of the country’s strategic growth pillars in the near future.
