ANT Systems Launches NANOTERN™ Production
Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported May 25, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026
The industrial-scale production of Nanotern™ by ANT Systems is expected to positively impact the agricultural sector by improving water management and crop yields, potentially leading to increased food security. This development could also attract further investment into ANT Systems and the broader agricultural technology market, as the technology addresses critical global challenges like freshwater scarcity.
Agricultural nano-technology firm ANT Systems has commenced industrial-scale production of Nanotern™, a biodegradable, cellulose-based water-retention material designed for drought conditions. The material, developed over 15 years of research at Sabancı University, absorbs up to 1,800 times its weight in water, reducing irrigation needs by up to 50% and increasing yields by up to 25%. Headquartered in The Hague with R&D and production in Istanbul, ANT Systems has raised approximately $5 million and values its technology portfolio at over $30 million. This move positions ANT Systems as the first and only producer making such patent-protected material at an industrial scale, addressing global freshwater consumption where agriculture accounts for roughly 70%.
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