Exploring Solutions for Post-Harvest Loss
Ikigai Valorize is exploring opportunities to support agricultural sustainability and value creation.
The Story Behind Ikigai Valorize
“When drought hit the farming community I served in Zambia as a Peace Corps volunteer, I watched farmers struggle. Crops failed. Families went hungry. That experience planted a seed: How can technology help farming communities build economic resilience?”
— Dr. Sandra Saint-Surin, Founder & CEO
The Challenge
Agricultural systems present opportunities for innovation and efficiency improvements. We are conducting feasibility research to explore potential solutions.
Where We Are Now
Ikigai Valorize is in the research and feasibility phase. We are:
Conducting feasibility surveys with farmers and processors
Building partnerships with academic institutions
Exploring sustainable agricultural solutions
Researching environmental benefits and value creation opportunities
Identifying funding opportunities for potential pilot programs
Our Approach
We are taking a research-first approach to understand:
- What farmers and processors actually need
- What solutions would be most valuable
- How technology could best serve the agricultural sector
- How to measure impact and create sustainable models
Academic partnerships and evidence-based research will guide our development process.
Stay Connected
For updates on our research and development progress, follow us on LinkedIn
Interested in Learning More?
We are conducting feasibility research across multiple crop sectors to understand challenges and explore potential solutions.
Current focus: South Carolina peach industry
Agricultural Feasibility Surveys
Your input will directly inform what we develop. Please take the 10-15 minute confidential survey that applies to your role:
SC Peach Industry Feasibility Study
Help us assess post harvest challenges and opportunities for SC peach growers.
Farmers/Growers – South Carolina – All Crops
Post-harvest challenges, waste disposal costs, and interest in revenue creation solutions.
Peach Processors – All Locations (USA)
Processing waste management, disposal costs, and operational efficiency improvements.
Buyers & External Processors
Buyers and External Processors (All Crops from South Carolina) Interest in agricultural byproducts (fruit pits, peels, pomace) as feedstock for cosmetics, nutraceuticals, animal feed, biochar, or other products.
Professional Services Interest
Beyond research, we're exploring professional advisory services to help farmers and processors develop waste valorization strategies. Survey participants will receive information about potential service offerings as they become available.
What You Gain
- Help shape potential solutions
- Receive summary of key findings
- Priority consideration for future pilot program participation
For Researchers & Agricultural Experts
We welcome input from those with expertise in:
- Agricultural economics and commodity markets
- Food science and agricultural processing
- Sustainable agriculture and waste reduction
- Agricultural technology and innovation
For Research Institutions & Academic Partners
We welcome collaboration with:
- Universities interested in agricultural research partnerships
- Agricultural extension services and farm bureaus
- Organizations focused on sustainable agriculture
- Potential funding partners
Get in Touch
For inquiries about Ikigai Valorize research, partnerships, or working group participation