Our Story: Where It All Began
SafePlant began with a personal experience that opened our eyes to a much bigger problem.
Two years ago, in our family’s village, an unfamiliar disease spread rapidly across walnut trees — the main livelihood for many local farmers. Despite consulting multiple agricultural experts and trying different treatments, the results were devastating: yields dropped by 50%, and many trees dried out completely. It wasn’t just a harvest lost — it was a hard lesson in how vulnerable agriculture can be without timely and accurate support.
As we dug deeper, we discovered this challenge is global. Each year, pests and diseases destroy up to 40% of global crop production, costing over $220 billion. Many of these losses happen because farmers lack access to reliable, real-time plant health information.
That experience inspired us to act — and create a solution that combines technology, sustainability, and accessibility.
Our Idea: SafePlant — Your AI-Powered Plant Doctor
SafePlant is a mobile app that helps farmers, greenhouse growers, and plant enthusiasts identify plant diseases and pests using just a smartphone photo. Within seconds, SafePlant’s AI diagnoses the issue and recommends cultural, biological, and chemical solutions, helping users act quickly and sustainably.
We’re combining AI, computer vision, and satellite technology to protect crops, reduce chemical overuse, and empower growers with the tools they need to farm smarter.
The app is already live on iOS and Android: https://safeplant.app
Meet the Team Behind SafePlant
We are a team of scientists, developers, and agricultural innovators:
- Dr. Zahra Dashtbozorgi – Founder & R&D Manager
PhD in Analytical Chemistry with 15+ years’ experience in pesticide residue analysis. Dedicated to creating clean, safe, and smart agricultural systems. - Hassan Golmohammadi – Co-Founder & CFO
Entrepreneur with a passion for rural innovation and sustainable business models. - Hamid Rayati – Full-Stack Developer
Technical lead responsible for building a smooth, secure, and scalable app experience. - Andy Sorsby – Business Growth Mentor
Helping shape our roadmap and funding strategy. - Zhixiang Chen – AI Lead (University of Sheffield)
Oversees our plant disease recognition model with cutting-edge computer vision research. - Jefersson A. dos Santos – Satellite Imagery Lead (University of Sheffield)
Integrates remote sensing into our platform for macro-level plant health monitoring.
Together, we’re driven by one mission: to empower farmers with accessible, accurate, and eco-friendly tools.
Why We’re Crowdfunding: Our Next Chapter
We’re on a mission to empower agricultural communities and scale SafePlant’s technology for even more impact. We’ve built a powerful base — now, with your help, we’ll grow further.
Your support will help us:
- Integrate Satellite Data
Provide real-time crop health data, soil moisture insights, and weather-informed diagnostics. - Launch Our Online Shop
Offer eco-friendly fertilizers, biological pest control products, and other sustainable farming tools — directly inside the app. - Upgrade the App Experience
Improve diagnosis accuracy, user interface, and add features like personalized crop alerts and voice-based advisory. - Expand Global Access
Reach more farmers across regions with localized language support and community tools.Our Vision: Sustainable Farming for Everyone
We believe in a world where farmers can thrive without harming the planet. Where plant health issues are solved early, efficiently, and without guesswork. Where knowledge is not a privilege, but a tap away.
SafePlant isn’t just an app — it’s a movement toward sustainable agriculture.
How It Works
- Take a photo of the plant’s leaf or affected part.
- SafePlant’s AI model instantly analyzes the image.
- Get a detailed diagnosis of the disease or pest.
- Receive three types of recommended treatments:
- Cultural (e.g., improve watering/drainage)
- Biological (e.g., neem oil, beneficial insects)
- Chemical (when necessary — with safe use guidelines)
How We'll Use the Funds
We’ve already built and launched the core SafePlant platform — now we’re ready to scale, and here’s how we’ll use your support:
We’re allocating £15,000 to integrate AI and satellite data, £10,000 to develop our online shop, and £5,000 to expand app features and upgrade the user interface. Another £10,000 will go toward outreach and community building, £5,000 to fund crop expert consultations and build high-quality datasets, and £5,000 for reward fulfillment and logistics.
Backer Rewards To show our appreciation, we’ve created unique rewards for every level of support: for £10, you’ll receive a digital thank-you card and your name on our virtual supporter wall. At £25, you’ll get 3-month early access to the SafePlant Pro version. With a £50 pledge, you’ll receive a 6-month subscription and a SafePlant Supporter Badge. At £100, you’ll enjoy lifetime access to SafePlant Pro and see your name in the app credits. Contribute £250 and you’ll empower a farmer by gifting them SafePlant Pro, along with a merch pack including a shirt and sticker. And for those contributing £1,000 or more, you’ll receive all of the above, plus your logo or name featured on our website as a founding supporter. Why Crowdfunding? Why Now?
We’ve proven the concept and built a strong foundation. Now we need your help to:ng satellite-informed crop diagnostics to life te an in-app eco-agriculture marketplace- Expand globally with multilingual support
- Improve app accessibility with voice-based guidance & alerts
- Build an online community of plant protectors
Together, we can transform how farming is done — with technology, sustainability, and community at the core.
Join Us — Let’s Grow Something Sustainable
This isn’t just a funding campaign. It’s a call to action.
By supporting SafePlant, you're:
✅ Empowering farmers
✅ Promoting eco-friendly agriculture
✅ Supporting a real, working product
✅ Funding innovation for food and the planetLet’s grow a greener, healthier future — together.