VERTI develops affordable indoor vertical farming systems that produce pesticide-free, high-quality salads year-round, enabling local producers to meet growing demand sustainably. This approach reduces reliance on air-freighted imports, enhancing local food security and minimizing environmental impact.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional agriculture in regions with challenging climates, such as the Arabian Peninsula and Africa, faces difficulties in producing high-quality salads and fresh produce year-round. Importing these products is costly, reduces freshness, and increases environmental impact due to air freight.
Solution
VERTI offers a vertical farming franchise that enables local producers to grow pesticide-free, premium-quality salads and produce indoors, regardless of external climate conditions. The company's indoor farming technology uses hydroponics and LED lighting to optimize growing conditions, ensuring consistent yields and reducing reliance on imports. VERTI provides a turnkey solution, including installation of the FABRIK vertical farming system, ongoing consulting, and access to certified consumables. The franchise model allows for rapid scalability and brand positioning, while the smart farming system enables remote monitoring and control of the growing environment.
Target Audience
VERTI targets cooperatives, farmers, and agricultural companies seeking to diversify their production models, as well as food chains, distributors, the catering sector, and agritech entrepreneurs in regions with challenging climates.
Features
- Hydroponic growing system that delivers nutrients directly to plant roots
- LED lighting system optimized for plant growth and energy efficiency
- Smart Farming System for remote monitoring and control of environmental conditions
- Modular FABRIK installation for agile start-up and scalability
- Access to certified consumables and ongoing consulting services
- Ability to grow pesticide-free salads and produce year-round
- Low water and electricity consumption compared to traditional agriculture