Shipshape is developing modular hydroponic farms encased in 3D printed living buildings to create a zero-waste, localized food network. This approach addresses food insecurity by providing sustainable vegetable production for communities, meeting the daily consumption needs of 1,200 households.
Funding
$1.3M 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
Current food production and distribution systems often lead to food insecurity, high transportation costs, and environmental concerns due to waste and reliance on centralized agriculture. Existing vertical farms may not fully integrate with the environment or offer a truly sustainable, closed-loop system.
Solution
Shipshape Urban Farms is developing HAB, a modular vertical farming system encased in a 3D-printed "living building" designed to create localized, zero-waste food networks. HAB integrates advanced automation and living systems to sustainably produce vegetables directly within communities. The system is designed to be regenerative, generating its own energy, capturing and treating its own water, and incorporating natural, locally sourced materials. By combining vertical farming with regenerative agriculture principles, HAB aims to provide a sustainable habitat that nurtures both plant and human life.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes communities facing food insecurity, urban developers seeking sustainable food solutions, and organizations interested in regenerative agriculture practices.
Features
- Modular hydroponic farm design for scalable vegetable production
- 3D-printed "living building" structure that integrates with the environment
- Closed-loop system for water and nutrient recycling, minimizing waste
- On-site energy generation through renewable sources
- Automated environmental controls for optimized plant growth
- Integration of natural and locally sourced building materials