CEO / Co-Founder
AF
Arctic Farming
8/10Traction
This startup develops vertical farming technology that utilizes hydroponics and controlled environment agriculture to produce fresh herbs and leafy greens indoors. By enabling sustainable food production for wholesale, restaurant, and retail sectors, the company addresses the challenges of food scarcity and environmental impact in traditional agriculture.
- Agriculture Technology
- Clean Technology
- Hardware
- Internet of Things
Updated 20 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$540KRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Funding rounds are not available yet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional farming methods face challenges related to environmental impact, food waste, and the ability to consistently produce high-quality crops year-round, especially in urban environments or regions with harsh climates. Restaurants, hotels, research facilities, and educational institutions often struggle to source fresh, local ingredients reliably.
Solution
Arctic Farming offers the HERBY® indoor farming appliance, a self-contained vertical farming unit that enables businesses and research institutions to grow a variety of plants, including herbs, leafy greens, berries, and spices, directly on-site. The HERBY® system utilizes hydroponics and a closed-loop irrigation system based on NASA research to optimize plant growth while minimizing water usage and eliminating the need for pesticides. An intelligent control system automates the growing environment based on the selected plant species, monitoring water, light, humidity, and temperature. The system uses Seedpod® growing cubes, which are inserted into the appliance, and a built-in nursery to incubate new plants.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes restaurants, hotels, educational institutions, and research facilities seeking a sustainable and efficient method for growing fresh produce on-site.
Features
- Vertical surface design with insulated root chamber for optimal ergonomics and minimal maintenance
- Closed-loop, fog-based hydroponic irrigation system that reuses excess water
- Integrated sensor suite that monitors and optimizes growth variables
- Built-in nursery for incubating new plants using Seedpod® growing cubes
- Compatibility with a wide range of plants, including herbs, leafy greens, berries, flowers, and spices
- Compact design suitable for restaurants, hotels, research laboratories, and educational institutions
- Remote monitoring and control capabilities