CoverCress is a St. Louis, Missouri agricultural biotechnology company that has developed a new cover crop — derived from field pennycress — that serves as both a sustainable cover crop and a cash crop for farmers, producing oil for renewable fuel and meal for animal feed.

St. Louis independent plant-science research institute — anchor of its agtech cluster.

Zaiko is a St. Louis-based AI-driven software company focused on transforming inventory management and accounts payable for small, owner-operated grocery, convenience, and liquor stores. The platform helps independent retailers save time by eliminating manual inventory and AP processes. Zaiko was named a St. Louis Startup to Watch in 2025 by the St. Louis Business Journal.