Vertical Future

Need a vertical farm and everything else needed to support it, from data, through to operations and R&D collaborations? We're here to help. Vertical Future is a global vertical farming technology and data company, founded in 2016, and Global Innovator in the World Economic Forum. Our team design, manufacture, and build a range of proprietary hardware and software technologies, including an integrated vertical farming system – fully automated from seed through to harvest. Powered by its proprietary “DIANA” SaaS system that tracks, analyses, and improves the entirety of the growing process together with underpinning crop science carried out in-house, Vertical Future is building a global network of data-enriched, smart farms. Vertical Future’s partners, customers, and farms can be found across the UK and globally including the Middle East, Singapore and Australia. Growing using a Vertical Future system means greater efficiency, higher quality crops, less land use, and enhanced water and fertiliser conservation compared to broadacre and glasshouse production methods. Vertical Future also partners with a number of UK and International academic partners, including the University of Cambridge, the University of Essex, The University of York and the University of Adelaide’s ‘Plants for Space’ programme. https://lnkd.in/eNp7H5vx

In a recent interview with The IoT Podcast, our Founder & CEO, Jamie Burrows, shared his insights on the future of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) and the role of technology and innovation in reshaping global food systems. Key highlights include: 🔹 How IoT and data-driven solutions are driving precision agriculture. 🔹 The importance of vertical farming in tackling food security and climate challenges. 🔹 Why collaboration and innovation are essential for building a sustainable future. At Vertical Future, we’re passionate about integrating technology, science, and expertise to advance agriculture and ensure a healthier planet for future generations. 🎧 Check out the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/deEXgcas 5V Tech | Certified B Corp™ #Innovation #IoT #VerticalFarming #Sustainability #FutureOfFood #ControlledEnvironmentAgriculture #Leadership #InnovatorintheSpotlight

As another year draws to a close and we look ahead to the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos in January, the spotlight is once again on the progress still to be made on global challenges like climate change, food security, and the role of technology in driving a sustainable future. At Vertical Future, we’re proud to be a Forum Global Innovator, contributing to transforming global food systems. This year, we’ve continued to advance solutions to reshape agriculture. Our solutions include: ✨ Dynamic Growing Systems: Tailored, efficient growing environments with precision nutrient delivery. 🤖 Robotic Assistance: Managing large vertical spaces up to 15m high, ensuring plant safety and efficiency. 🚀 Pioneering Automation: Fully automated germination systems setting new standards in controlled-environment agriculture (CEA). ⚙️ In-House Manufacturing: Faster innovation, resilient supply chains, and complete vertical integration. As leaders prepare to address sustainability at Davos, we remain committed to innovation and collaboration to build a greener, more resilient food system. The time for action is now. 🌿 #SustainableFarming #Innovation #FutureOfFood #VerticalFarming #WEF #Davos2024 #ClimateAction

In case you missed it, in his latest newsletter, our Founder & CEO, Jamie Burrows, shared some thoughtful insights on the evolution - and challenges - of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). The sector has made incredible strides, but it’s also faced hurdles - financial pressures, technological limitations, and shifting market demands. Jamie highlights where progress has been made 🌿, where things may need to improve ⚙️, and how the industry can build a more resilient and impactful future. If you’re interested in sustainable agriculture, innovation, and what’s next for CEA, this article offers plenty of food for thought! 👉 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eYisPpCG #ControlledEnvironmentAgriculture #Sustainability #Innovation #VerticalFarming #FutureOfFood

Vertical farming is no longer just an idea - it’s a transformative reality shaping the future of sustainable agriculture, food security, and innovation. For anyone who missed it, this video highlights how Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) addresses population growth and distribution, climate change, and the rising demand for nutritious food. At Vertical Future, we’re leading the way with data-driven, tech-first solutions, optimising growth systems and empowering industries to rethink food production sustainably. We’re also proud to collaborate with the UK’s National Institute of Agricultural Botany (Niab), featured in the video, advancing sustainable crop science and controlled environment innovations together. 🌍💡 Watch the video to explore how this game-changing sector is evolving: https://lnkd.in/ew9z5m6b   Have a great week everyone! #VerticalFarming #Sustainability #Innovation #FutureOfFood #VerticalFuture #NIAB #CEA

🌍🍝 As part of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, Svetlana Frantuz from our Commercial team was proud to represent Vertical Future at the inspiring event "From Plate to Planet: Fighting Food Waste" held at the Embassy of Italy, London, on November 25th. 🍷🌱 The evening focused on the Mediterranean Diet, culinary traditions, and innovative ways to combat food waste. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with other sustainability champions and explore synergies in reducing food waste and promoting sustainable practices in agriculture. Big thanks to the Embassy of Italy in London for hosting this thought-provoking event, showcasing the powerful intersection of food, culture, and sustainability! #FoodWaste #Sustainability #Innovation #VerticalFuture #MediterraneanDiet #FoodSecurity #EmbassyofItaly

🌍✨ Tomorrow’s the big day! Our Founder & CEO, Jamie Burrows, is thrilled to join an incredible panel held at the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit in Singapore - proudly representing Vertical Future as a Silver Partner! 🚀 The topic? ‘CEA: Increasing Diversity & Access to a Wider Range of Fruits and Vegetables’. With a stellar lineup of experts from across the globe, this promises to be an insightful and inspiring discussion. 💡 Stay tuned - video highlights coming soon for those who can’t join in person! 🌱✨ #CEA #Innovation #AsiaPacific #AgriTech #FoodSecurity #Sustainability

A big thank you to Professor Alex Webb for hosting our Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Jennifer Bromley, and the partners of the UK Space Agency's International Bilateral Fund phase 1 project, 'Autonomous agriculture to support space exploration,' at Churchill College, University of Cambridge, this summer! The ambitious project is developing methods for cultivating crops in space, crucial for long-distance missions, while also advancing vertical farming on Earth 🌍 Partners from the UK, Australia, and the USA, spanning academia and industry, were also treated to a visit to the Archives Centre at Churchill College. They saw the historic lab books of Rosalind Franklin, whose groundbreaking X-ray diffraction work revealed DNA's double-helix structure, and Jocelyn Bell Burnell, renowned for her discovery of radio pulsars, a significant milestone in astrophysics. #Innovation #Science #TeamBuilding #Gratitude

Two weeks ago, our Founder & CEO, Jamie Burrows, was honoured to be asked to speak at the inaugural UKII Innovation Sessions, celebrating the innovation and impact of UK-based companies. It was inspiring to hear stories from pioneering companies across UK industries, all committed to a greener, more resilient future, and to meet some outstanding leaders and disruptors from all kinds of sectors. A heartfelt thank you to Lucy Johnston and UKII for creating this platform that highlights the best of UK innovation, including companies like DEEP, Greyparrot, Space Forge, Levidian, Windracers, Aibuild, Atlantic Productions, BladeBUG, Dexory, Magical Mushroom Company®, Tokamak Energy, Shadow Robot, and Performit Live. #UKInnovation #UKII

With COP29 Azerbaijan just two weeks away, tackling the climate impact of our food system is more urgent than ever. Agriculture accounts for over a third of global emissions, and vertical farming offers a sustainable path forward💡 Using up to 98% less water, no pesticides, and freeing land for biodiversity, vertical farming has the potential to transform food production on a global scale, including in peri-urban and rural areas. This aligns perfectly with COP29's focus on innovative solutions to combat climate change while supporting food security. While much work remains, sustainable agriculture will be a key topic at COP29, and vertical farming can play a crucial role in meeting climate goals by reducing emissions and optimising resource use. Will you be there? Be sure to visit our partner World Green Economy Organization (WGEO)'s pavilion in the Blue Zone! #COP29 #VerticalFarming #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity #FutureOfFarming