Ouiplant provides an indoor, automated cultivation system for herbs and microgreens that fits in restaurant kitchens. The plug‑and‑play hardware uses pre‑measured seed‑nutrient cartridges and sensor‑driven lighting, irrigation, and ventilation to deliver pesticide‑free produce in 7–28 days with a weekly water refill. Restaurants purchase the unit and replenish cartridges on a recurring basis.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Professional kitchens often rely on external suppliers for herbs and microgreens, leading to delays, pesticide exposure, excess packaging, and inventory waste. The lack of on‑site, reliable cultivation means chefs cannot guarantee ultra‑fresh, pesticide‑free produce on demand.
Solution
Ouiplant delivers a self‑contained indoor cultivation platform that automates lighting, irrigation, and ventilation for gourmet herbs and microgreens. Users load a pre‑measured dry cartridge that includes seeds, nutrients, and growth media; the system then executes sensor‑driven growth cycles with a single weekly water refill. Harvestable greens are ready in 7–28 days, eliminating transport, reducing waste, and providing chefs with consistent, pesticide‑free freshness. The hardware and consumable cartridges are sold directly to restaurants, creating a closed‑loop supply model that aligns production with real‑time menu needs.
Target Audience
The primary customers are upscale restaurants, hotel kitchens, and catering operations that require on‑demand, high‑quality herbs and microgreens for daily service.
Features
- Plug‑and‑play dry cartridge containing calibrated seed‑nutrient blend, shelf‑stable at ambient temperature
- Integrated full‑spectrum LED array with programmable photoperiods optimized for each herb variety
- IoT‑enabled moisture and airflow sensors that autonomously adjust irrigation and ventilation cycles
- Weekly water reservoir refill only; no manual dosing or fertilizer mixing required
- Modular shelf design fits standard kitchen workstations and operates silently to avoid disruption
- Cloud‑connected dashboard (optional) provides growth status, cycle completion alerts, and cartridge inventory tracking
- Built‑in safety controls ensure consistent temperature and humidity, complying with food‑service hygiene standards