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Patented hydroponic systems for indoor and traditional farmers that cultivate high-value vegetables and plants in greenhouses and controlled environments

Summary

Profile Type
  • Technology offer
POD Reference
TOIT20230419010
Term of Validity
19 April 2023 - 18 April 2025
Company's Country
  • Italy
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement with technical assistance
  • Investment agreement
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
An Italian start-up patented, designs and develops hydroponic systems for indoor and traditional farmers that cultivate high-value vegetables and plants in greenhouses and controlled environments. SME's goal is to develop technologies to reduce the economic and environmental impact of indoor and controlled environment vegetable production. Company is looking for partners that can help in the product's market introduction phase.
Full Description
An Italian start-up located in central Italy patented, designs and develops hydroponic systems for indoor and traditional farmers that cultivate high-value vegetables and plants in greenhouses and controlled environments. SME's goal is to develop technologies to reduce the economic and environmental impact of indoor and controlled environment vegetable production
This system is an innovative patented solution that overcomes the limitations of traditional drip systems.
To meet the demands of customers, SME provides the hydroponic system, software and hardware technology for plant growth and nutrition control.
Company is looking for companies that can help in the product's market introduction phase.
Advantages and Innovations
This system is an innovative patented solution that overcomes the limitations of traditional drip systems. Thanks to its advanced technology, it offers numerous advantages, including:
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• Fertilizer recovery: The system allows for the easy recovery of fertilizer that recirculates on plant roots, significantly reducing resource waste and fertilizer costs.
• Substrate reduction: The system uses only 6 liters of substrate per meter of system, significantly reducing cost and environmental impact.
• Reduced disposal: Since the system does not use plastic containers, the amount of plastic to dispose of is minimal, and the percentage of substrate to dispose of is lower than other systems.
• Suitable for vertical systems: The system is also suitable for use in vertical systems, allowing for more efficient use of space.
• Harvest uniformity: The solution flows directly onto the roots, eliminating all possible obstructions of the drip system.
Stage of Development
  • Available for demonstration
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
IPR status
  • IPR granted

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The system is the ideal solution for farmers who want to cultivate more efficiently and sustainably, reducing environmental impact and improving the profitability of their activity. It has been tested in laboratory with excellent results and is currently being tested in a greenhouse in the south of Italy. Company is looking for companies that can help in the product's market introduction phase.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME 11-49
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement with technical assistance
  • Investment agreement

Dissemination

Technology keywords
  • 08001005 - Food Technology
  • 08001002 - Food Additives/Ingredients/Functional Food
  • 08001004 - Food Processing
  • 08002003 - Safe production methods
Market keywords
  • 07003002 - Health food
Targeted countries
  • All countries