VINTRIE, SWEDEN — BoMill AB and Finnish company GrainSense Oy have received a grant from Eurostars that will aid in the development of an automatic high-precision grain quality sorting and monitoring system.

BoMill will receive a grant of SEK 5 million ($458,166).

The collaboration between BoMill and GrainSense aims to integrate their technologies to create the monitoring and sorting system for large volumes of grain.

GrainSense is a Finnish company offering a grain analysis solution featuring its patented NIR sensor. This sensor provides Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy equipment in a compact and affordable solution. GrainSense technology is tailored for industrial, trading, research, and farming customers. It provides instant grain quality analysis such as protein, moisture, oil, and carbohydrate contents.

“We are keen to start our collaboration with GrainSense on this project,” said Andreas Jeppsson, chief executive officer, BoMill. “Our combined efforts will pave the way for a new era in grain sorting, benefiting our existing and future customers.”

Riku Niemelä, CEO of GrainSense, added, “We are excited to partner with BoMill on this groundbreaking project. The EU funding will enable us to push the boundaries of grain sorting technology, ensuring higher precision and better outcomes for the entire grain supply chain.”

Eurostars is part of the European Partnership for Innovative SMEs with support from the European Union through Horizon Europe.