Dhaka, August 1, 2025 — Bangladeshi Agri-tech startup Nodes Digital Ltd has been awarded an innovation fund by Orange Corners, an initiative of the Government of the Netherlands, implemented through the Netherlands Embassy in Bangladesh. This recognition comes as part of Orange Corners’ continued efforts to support impactful and sustainable innovations by young entrepreneurs.

The announcement was made at an event held on July 31 at the Nobel Gallery, Grammen telecom Bhaban, where Orange Corners celebrated the achievements of eight graduating enterprises from Cohort 4 and warmly welcomed 18 new enterprises in Cohort 5. During the event, Nodes Digital Ltd, a participant of Cohort 2, was named as one of the winners in recognition of its innovation and commitment to sustainable agriculture.

Nodes Digital’s flagship solution involves IoT-based monitoring of soil and water quality, aimed at driving precision agriculture and environmental sustainability in the face of climate change, resource overuse, and agricultural inefficiencies.

Nazmus Sakir Akib, Co-founder of Nodes Digital, attended the event and expressed deep appreciation for the support extended by Orange Corners and the Netherlands Embassy:

“We are grateful to the Government of the Netherlands for encouraging innovations and sustainability across the globe. Our sincere thanks to the Netherlands Embassy and their partners in Bangladesh for their continuous guidance and support. A special thanks to the Honorable Ambassador of the Netherlands for taking the time from his busy schedule to join us and inspire everyone here today.”

Founded in 2019, Nodes Digital Ltd is a technology-driven enterprise focused on applying IoT and AI in agriculture to help farmers make data-informed decisions, reduce resource wastage, and enhance productivity. Their innovations are designed to respond to the urgent challenges faced by agriculture globally, especially under the pressures of climate change.

This award marks a major milestone for Nodes Digital and highlights the importance of supporting early-stage startups that are building practical, scalable solutions for sustainability.