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Crate to Plate
This startup operates urban hydroponic farms utilizing aeroponic and hydroponic systems within purpose-built containers to produce leafy greens with zero pesticides and significantly less water than traditional agriculture. By providing locally grown, high-quality food, the company addresses the need for sustainable food sources in urban areas.
- Agriculture Technology
- Clean Technology
- Hardware
- Internet of Things
Updated 6 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$910KRaised 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.
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Problem
Traditional agriculture in urban environments faces challenges such as limited space, high water consumption, pesticide use, and long transportation distances, leading to reduced freshness and increased environmental impact. The need for locally sourced, sustainable food options in cities is growing due to increasing urbanization and concerns about food security.
Solution
Crate to Plate addresses these challenges by deploying urban hydroponic farms within purpose-built, climate-controlled containers. These container farms utilize hydroponics to grow leafy greens and herbs with zero pesticides and significantly less water compared to conventional farming. By controlling environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, lighting, and nutrient delivery through a customizable web control and monitoring system, Crate to Plate ensures consistent quality and year-round harvests. This approach enables the production of fresh, locally grown produce directly within urban centers, minimizing transportation and maximizing nutritional value.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes consumers in urban areas seeking fresh, locally grown, and sustainably produced leafy greens and herbs, as well as restaurants and grocery stores looking to source high-quality produce with minimal environmental impact.
Features
- Vertical hydroponic systems maximizing growing space within 40ft containers
- Controlled environment agriculture with customizable web control and monitoring system
- Precise regulation of temperature, humidity, LED lighting, water and nutrient delivery, and airflow
- Remote monitoring capabilities with alerts for non-standard conditions
- Year-round harvesting of various leafy greens, herbs, and microgreens
- Pesticide-free cultivation ensuring high food safety standards
- 95% less water consumption compared to traditional agriculture
- Zero-mileage transportation, delivering produce within 24 hours of harvest