Nordetect develops portable analysis systems that utilize Lab-on-a-Chip technology and UV-VIS spectrophotometry to provide real-time nutrient analysis of irrigation water and soil. This enables Controlled Environment Agriculture farms to optimize fertilizer dosing, enhance crop health, and minimize waste by delivering instant insights into nutrient levels.
Funding
$1.5M raised to dateRaised 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
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) farms often lack readily available tools for rapid and accurate nutrient analysis, leading to suboptimal fertilizer dosing and potential crop imbalances. Traditional lab testing methods are time-consuming and expensive, hindering timely adjustments to nutrient levels in irrigation water and soil. This can result in reduced crop yields, increased waste, and higher operational costs for CEA growers.
Solution
Nordetect provides a portable nutrient analysis system that enables CEA farms to perform rapid, on-site testing of irrigation water, soil, and plant tissue. Utilizing Lab-on-a-Chip technology and UV-VIS spectrophotometry, the system delivers real-time insights into macronutrient levels, including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. This allows growers to fine-tune fertilizer feeding, optimize nutrient dosing, and proactively address nutrient deficiencies or excesses. The system's SaaS platform facilitates data upload, trend analysis, and integration with farm ERP systems, empowering data-driven decision-making and automation.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) farms, greenhouse growers, and vertical farms seeking to optimize nutrient management and improve crop yields.
Features
- Portable, calibration-free tester for rapid, on-site nutrient analysis
- Lab-on-a-Chip technology for simultaneous measurement of multiple macronutrients
- UV-VIS spectrophotometry for accurate nutrient detection in water, soil, and plant tissue samples
- SaaS platform for data upload, trend analysis, and integration with farm ERP systems
- Business intelligence tools for optimized automation and data-driven decision-making
- Low-cost subscription bundles for standardized testing across multiple greenhouses and containers