Thanks to the support we received through the Sector-Agnostic track, we have made tremendous progress in the development of our system. We went through a rigorous environmental testing phase, which allowed us to develop the target, optimal architecture of our solution for the agro industry.

About the project and key takeaways​

The main goal of the work was to develop and test in operational conditions our proprietary wireless identification technology, aimed at eliminating the circulation of paper documents in the fresh fruit supply chain.

During the program, the project was divided into stages, the results of which fundamentally influenced the development strategy of our product:

1. Evolution of hardware architecture and strategic pivot: Implementation and extensive operational testing of proprietary, stationary measurement devices provided us with invaluable knowledge in the field of field logistics.

2. Automated flow control system: We developed and tested mobile reading gates and optimized the process of permanently marking collective packaging (crate pallets).

3. Scalable cloud infrastructure: To support the new information collection model, we built a secure central system architecture. It ensures continuous and smooth data synchronization from field devices, being fully resistant to intermittent internet access, which is crucial for maintaining continuity of work in agricultural areas.

That cooperation allowed us to raise the level of technological readiness, bring new ideas to life and improve our solution.

From April 23–25, Katowice became the center of debate on the future of the economy. During the European Economic Congress - the largest business event in Central Europe - the latest edition of the EEC Startup Challenge took place, bringing together the most promising Polish startups.

Audience Award for Agro Contracts​

In the finals, in addition to the jury's decision, the public also had its say. Readers of PulsHR.pl chose their winner and it was Agro Contracts that received the Audience Award 🏆. This recognition is particularly valuable as it comes directly from the market, from people who see the potential of digital transformation in agriculture.

Our solutions support agricultural producers in digitizing key processes:

• managing seasonal workers,
• real-time harvest monitoring,
• full product traceability across the supply chain.

The award confirms that the topics of automation and transparency in the agri-food sector resonate not only within the industry but also in the broader economic discussion.

Strong competition and inspiring projects​

EEC Startup Challenge is a competition that brings together projects from diverse sectors of the economy. This year's winners included: Spaceform - in the Modern Economy category, for innovative 3D printing technologies,

• Osmia Future - in the Environment category, for a system supporting orchard pollination,
• OutlineAI - in the Business Processes category, for AI algorithms that enhance architectural design,
• BangProof - in the Client & Lifestyle category, for the world's first CE-certified soft-shell helmet for water sports,
• Kinetic Cortex - in the Health & Biotechnology category, for a solution enabling early diagnosis of cerebral palsy in infants.

Being among such an outstanding group of finalists and winners is an honor and a testament that innovations in AgTech have their rightful place in key conversations about the future of the economy.

What's next?​

Winning the EEC Startup Challenge gives us even more energy to continue our work. We see it as a clear signal that the direction we've taken. Automation, digitization, and traceability in agriculture addresses real market needs.

This is only the beginning of our journey. In the coming months, we will continue to expand the Agro Contracts ecosystem, adding new modules and building partnerships in Poland and across Europe.

We thank everyone who voted for us and supports us on this path. This recognition motivates us to prove every day that agriculture deserves modern tools.

On April 15, at the Targowa Creativity Center in Warsaw, the third edition of the Masters&Robots Awards 2025 took place - a prestigious competition organized by Digital University, under the patronage of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU and the Minister of Digital Affairs.

What are the Masters&Robots Awards?​

Masters&Robots Awards recognize companies, leaders, and projects that are truly shaping the future through technology. The competition highlights innovations across seven categories, including Sustainability, Social Impact, Future-Proof Leadership, and AI-Human Collaboration.

The jury brings together experts from the worlds of business and technology - from Mastercard and InPost, to TVN Warner Bros. Discovery, NASK, and Polpharma.

Why was Agro Contracts recognized?​

The Master of Digital Transformation award honors organizations that successfully implement digital solutions and truly transform their industries. The jury recognized Agro Contracts for creating a digital food traceability system based on product passports and process automation on farms. This confirms that our mission - digitizing agriculture with modular technologies that combine hardware and software - not only responds to farmers' challenges but also aligns with Europe's innovation policy priorities.

"The Master of Digital Transformation award is both a great honor and a responsibility for us. It shows that agricultural digitization is not a vision of the future but a real need we are already addressing. It motivates us to keep developing the Agro Contracts ecosystem and supporting producers across Europe." recalls Rafał Rosłonek, CEO of Agro Contracts

Our technologies support producers in:

• harvest registration and automated payroll for seasonal workers,
• digital warehouse management and quality control,
• full farm-to-fork traceability - in line with PPWR and Farm to Fork,
• meeting ESG reporting requirements.

Among the top innovators​

During the gala, several other groundbreaking projects were also awarded:

• Biovalley – for the biodegradable medical material BIONWOVEN,
• Bielik – for a transparent, ethical AI model,
• Synektik – for a radiopharmaceutical for diagnosing coronary heart disease,
• IKEA – for a new shopping ecosystem connecting the physical and digital worlds.

The fact that Agro Contracts is among such a prestigious group is proof that agricultural digitization has become one of the essential topics of technological transformation in both Poland and Europe.

Before epunnet adoption​

Before adopting epunnet, Paweł managed the harvest using notebooks and relied on three team leaders. Each supervisor tracked a group of workers and manually recorded the number of harvested crates. The process was so complex that daily errors were inevitable — often two or three incorrect entries per day. This led to payment disputes, time-consuming manual recalculations, and frequent tensions with the crew.

With epunnet​

In the 2024 season, Paweł implemented the epunnet app along with NFC wristbands for all employees. Harvest data collection was moved from notebooks to the supervisor's phone. The system was up and running in a single day thanks to its simplicity, and Paweł quickly adapted to the new process.

The results were immediate

• The number of field supervisors was reduced from 3 to 2. One position became redundant, saving around EUR 1 750 during the season.
• The third supervisor could assist in sorting and transport - areas that had always lacked support.
• Paweł gained access to accurate daily data without manually checking notes and calculations.
• Workers accepted payroll results more quickly and could track their own performance throughout the day, reducing tensions during payouts.
• New employees adapted faster to the payroll system. Each received a wristband and a short instruction, without the need for long explanations on how the settlement works.
• The system was intuitive, allowing Paweł to make updates and export data to Excel himself, with no need for external IT support.

The system paid for itself in less than a month. Paweł now plans to expand its use to the sorting facility. In the coming years, savings will continue to accumulate, and access to data will allow him to analyze the productivity of workers, varieties, and fertilization strategies.

This solution can also be easily implemented in other berry farms employing more than 20 people.

Goal​

Hanna has a clearly defined goal each day: to prepare 12 tons of strawberries for her client. In the past, however, she worked based on estimation. She and her foremen recorded the harvested quantities in notebooks. Every day after 1 p.m., stress would set in, as she had no way of knowing whether the workers had already picked enough fruit, or too much or too little. The lack of hard data led season translated into losses of up to EUR 4 500-5 500.

Hanna decided to implement epunnet after one particularly costly day, when she was left with more than a ton of unsold fruit. That day alone cost her EUR 1 000. She realized she needed a system that would give her real-time insight into what was happening in the field - no more guessing, no more estimating. The Agro Contracts team helped launch the system, and in this case, one morning was enough to get everything up and running. Workers received NFC wristbands and completed a short training session with the supervisors. On the very first day of harvesting, Hanna could already see on her phone how much each worker had picked and how close they were to the daily goal.

Implementation results​

• Hanna gained full visibility into field data - she could see who picked how much and when.
• She was able to accurately determine when to stop harvesting, significantly reducing overproduction.
• Losses dropped from EUR 4 500-5 500 to just around EUR 500-750. Average daily surplus fell from over 300 kg to negligible levels.
• The return on investment was visible within the first month. The system cost EUR 1 425 for the entire season and delivered savings several times greater.
• New workers adapted quickly - each received a wristband, eliminating the need for long explanations or additional supervisor training time.
• Workers could track their performance in real time during the day, reducing tension at payout time.
• Hanna managed the system on her own - making changes, exporting data to Excel, and running operations without external help.

Next season, Hanna plans to expand the system to include the packing station - to track not only what leaves the field, but also what goes into crates and onto pallets. She wants to analyze data by variety, field, and harvest dates to optimize her season and plan future plantings.

"epunnet gave me peace of mind. I'm not guessing anymore - I know."

Are you still guessing how much more can be picked each day on your farm? Hanna no longer has to.

Before epunnet adoption​

Before Epunnet, settlements were handled "on paper, in notebooks, and via text messages." Every day, data came in different formats and had to be manually entered into Excel in the evenings. This led to mistakes, delayed payments, complaints, and confusion. It was unclear who harvested how much and when, with stock discrepancies reaching up to EUR 250 a day.

"Everyone had their own notes, and I had neither the time nor the confidence to know what was true," Aneta recalls.

In 2024, Aneta implemented ePunnet – a system for digital harvest tracking using NFC wristbands assigned to each worker. From then on, every container was registered upon delivery, and data appeared in the system in real time. Workers could check their own harvest results throughout the day and in the evening. This allowed them to request advances with full visibility of their current earnings – and the advance itself was also recorded and visible when they tapped their wristband on the worker app.

Implementation results​

• Payroll processing time dropped from 1–2 hours per day to around 15 minutes. Aneta saved over 100 hours of admin work during the season.
• Losses were reduced – discrepancies between the physical number of crates and notebook records were eliminated. Daily savings of EUR 50–75 added up to thousands over the course of the season.
• Better control of staff turnover – even 1–2-day workers were registered in the system, enabling timely settlements and avoiding conflicts.
• Faster payouts, as workers had access to real-time performance data, reduced misunderstandings and tensions.
• Aneta could compare worker productivity and plan workdays more effectively.
• Automatic data export to the accountant's computer eliminated manual data entry.
• The system also worked offline, with data syncing automatically once the signal was restored – particularly useful on certain parts of her farm.

Aneta now plans to launch a simple bonus system next season based on performance data from the app to reward the most productive pickers.

Are containers still "disappearing" without a trace on your farm? For Aneta, that's already a thing of the past.