Beijing AIForce Technology wins PepsiCo’s Greenhouse Accelerator Asia Pacific 2025

PepsiCo has crowned Beijing AIForce Technology as the winner of its 2025 Greenhouse Accelerator Program in Asia Pacific (GHAC), recognising the startup’s autonomous, low-carbon electric tractors as a promising solution for the future of sustainable agriculture.

Selected from 10 finalists across five countries, Beijing AIForce Technology stood out for its fusion of robotics, data, and automation to address urgent agricultural challenges, including labour shortages, rising operational costs, and climate impacts. AIForce’s e-tractors can operate day and night with minimal human intervention.

The technology aligns with PepsiCo’s broader PepsiCo Positive (pep+) strategy, a global commitment to sustainability through regenerative agriculture and low-emission supply chains.

AIForce’s pilot took place on PepsiCo-affiliated farms in Wuwei, China. The tractors demonstrated emissions reduction and cost savings—critical proof points for broader commercial adoption.

“Our strategy has been sharpened thanks to this program,” said Dr. Han Wei, Founder & CEO of Beijing AIForce Technology. “The mentorship and connections have opened doors we never imagined. We’re excited to scale our solution further”.

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Each of the 10 finalists, hailing from Australia, China, Indonesia, Singapore, and South Korea, received a US$20,000 non-dilutive grant, five months of mentorship with PepsiCo experts, and access to the company’s value chain for pilot testing.

GHAC’s model includes non-dilutive funding, real pilots, corporate partnerships, and visibility across a global network. This can be a blueprint for scaling with impact for startups in climate tech, circular economy, and agri-innovation.

As Ashley Brown, PepsiCo’s Chief Sustainability Officer for APAC & India, puts it: “Each edition expands the pipeline of innovators who align with our region’s sustainability priorities. These startups are moving from vision to viability—and changing the industry along the way.”

This year’s finalists explored diverse sustainability solutions, from PHA-based biodegradable packaging by Beijing PHAbuilder to Bali Waste Cycle’s plastic regeneration centres.

Past participants such as Enwise and X-Centric have gone on to raise funding and expand operations across China and Southeast Asia.

Applications for the 2026 edition will open “soon”.

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Image Credit: PepsiCo

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