Scanit, founded by founded by Pete Manautou and Jaydeep Rane, exemplifies innovation in agricultural technology by addressing a critical gap in disease detection. As a global ag-tech startup, it has developed the multi-patented SporeCam, which provides early disease-detection-as-a-service by capturing the most elusive datapoint for crop disease forecasts: real-time, hyperlocal pathogen presence, completing the disease triangle.
This technology empowers farmers to enhance targeted scouting and optimize agrochemical or biological spray efficacy. Scanit can currently detect over 20 pathogens and has demonstrated its utility across crops like corn, soybean, grapes, and floriculture, with potential for expansion in collaboration with clients. Its recent expansion to monitor diseases over 40 million acres of U.S. row crops, including corn, signifies its scalability and effectiveness.
I take immense pride in facilitating Scanit’s entry into India by introducing their groundbreaking technology to potential partners such as Dehaat, FASAL, Plantix, Krishify, and others. In the picture, Scanit’s founder Jaydeep Rane is seen engaging in dialogue with Amrendra Singh, Co-founder of Dehaat, at their farm in Nashik—a key moment reflecting the synergies between Scanit and India’s agri-tech ecosystem.
Notably, Scanit enables earlier pathogen detection (2–3 weeks before traditional scouting), directly leading to higher yields through timely interventions. Its potential to revolutionize Indian agriculture by improving crop health and productivity is profound.
For those interested in connecting with Jaydeep Rane, feel free to reach out to me at sunil@indigram.in.
Scanit Revolutionizes Agriculture with Early Pathogen Detection: Transforming Crop Health in India and Beyond
