Leading the way for future growth

Premium plants grown with precision. Any time, any place, vertical farming technology powered by IGS. Continuous innovation, brilliantly simple design and a refusal to accept conventional technical thinking.

Farmers

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Entrepreneurs

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Food producers

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Governments

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Vertical farming solutions

To meet increasing food demands from a growing population while lessening the impact on the environment, growers are facing rising expectations to improve quality and improve sustainability, all in the face of climate change and increasing fuel costs. If this wasn’t enough, farmers are facing inflation, climate change, and a decreasing rural population, posing challenges for the future of agriculture.

The solution? Vertical farming.

Seed to Harvest

Our Growth Towers are a powerful, smart system built for any environment, anywhere in the world. But what benefits do you gain over traditional methods?

Propagators

Vertical farming provides a climate-secure growing environment, which allows you to improve propagule and seedling consistency.

Take a virtual tour of our Growth Towers

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What our customers say

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Charlie MacDonald

EIO Farms

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Charlie MacDonald

EIO Farms

Our latest updates from the newsroom

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Vertical Farming: The Future of the Farming Industry

This innovative food production system can significantly increase crop yields while increasing efficiency and fortifying the sustainability and resilience of agricultural systems. But what exactly is vertical farming and why is it so important?

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Vertical Farming: The Future of the Farming Industry

This innovative food production system can significantly increase crop yields while increasing efficiency and fortifying the sustainability and resilience of agricultural systems. But what exactly is vertical farming and why is it so important?

Friday, February 24, 2023

Food’s supply chain is broken – but home-grown Agri-tech can fix it

Our food supply chain is broken. The reasons for it are complex, but put simply, the UK is exposed to several risk factors that can – and now have – combined to produce acute shortages on our shelves. Something needs to change urgently; and technology may – at least in part – have the answer.

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Sustainable agriculture: is vertical farming the answer?

Sustainable farming isn't just about maximising profits; it also focuses on the thoughtful and effective use of non-renewable resources throughout the farming process. By prioritising sustainability, farmers can produce nutritious, healthy food while improving their own standard of living and reducing their impacts on climate change. ‍

Monday, December 19, 2022

Scottish agritech firm bolsters board with seasoned business leader, Chicago-based Andrea Zopp

Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), the Edinburgh-headquartered agricultural infrastructure business, has welcomed seasoned business leader and attorney, Andrea Zopp, to its board. Ms Zopp joins IGS’ non-executive team to help drive forward the business’ global expansion as it builds capacity to deploy its vertical farming machines to customers on four continents.

Friday, November 18, 2022

How to manage rising energy and operational costs with vertical farming technology

Across the world, the price of oil, gas and electricity is rising. So what can CEA and glasshouse growers do to remain productive, financially viable, and meet their ESG targets in the current climate?

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

IGS selects Loveland, Colorado for North American headquarters

Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) has today announced that Loveland, Colorado, will be home to its North American headquarters as the business continues its expansion. Opening a base of operations in Loveland will allow the company to better support North American customers, the company’s fastest growing market.

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

IGS partners with HarvestUp to build vertical farm at a Missouri technical college

Agricultural infrastructure supplier Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) has signed a new partnership agreement with HarvestUp, the smart farming business, to build a vertical farm at a Missouri technical college campus.

Friday, October 21, 2022

How to future-proof your farm: Addressing the industry’s challenges for long-term commercial viability

Growing environmental and economical demands mean the industry is calling for new technologies. How can this be used for long-term viability & the future of farming?

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Guarantee a consistent crop supply and meet shifting market demands with vertical farming

Emerging technologies have the potential to help us serve regional market demands, but how can we take advantage of them?

Thursday, October 6, 2022

An unstable economy could accelerate UK vertical farming adoption

The falling pound doesn’t necessarily equal problems in all aspects of the agricultural industry. There may be an opportunity to make local produce more accessible. So, what can farmers do to ensure commercial viability in these turbulent times?

Friday, September 30, 2022

The age of autonomous growing has begun

In this article, we examine the cause of labour shortages, as well as what it means for businesses and the general public. We will delve deeper into a new wave of automation within the agricultural sector as a remedy for these problems

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Food system resilience with vertical farming

Emerging technologies like vertical farming are what the agricultural sector needs to tackle food system resilience issues head-on, what issues can be solved?

Thursday, June 23, 2022

IGS to deliver vertical farm tech to East Coast USA through partnership with CubicAcres

IGS has announced a new strategic partnership agreement with Long Island-based CubicAcres which will see the grower expand its commercial operations to deliver high-quality, sustainably grown crops for consumption on the East Coast of the USA.

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

UK Government recognises vital role of vertical farming at Downing Street’s ‘Spring Showcase'

IGS exhibited at 10 Downing Street’s ‘Spring Showcase’, an event to celebrate the most exciting and innovative tech businesses in the UK food and agriculture industry.

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

OneFarm unveils plans for its first UK vertical farm installation

Sustainable food producer OneFarm has announced its plans to deliver a 6,400m2 vertical farm in Newmarket, Suffolk. The farm will be delivered in partnership with indoor agritech specialist, IGS Limited, and is funded by both public and private investors.

Monday, February 21, 2022

A machine for growing: looking at IGS' technology differently with Delivery Rank

CEO of IGS, David Farquhar, recently sat down with Sarah Kirton from Delivery Rank to talk all things IGS and discuss how our vertical farming solution can help transform the food production industry, making it more sustainable and helping combat issues with food security across the world.

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Potager Farm and IGS to build Germany’s first retail park-based vertical farm

Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) has secured a partnership with Potager Farm, a subsidiary of grocery-anchored real estate firm Greenman Group, to build the first retail park-based vertical farm in Germany.

Thursday, February 10, 2022

IGS awarded the “Solar Impulse Efficient Solution” Label

IGS has been awarded the “Solar Impulse Efficient Solution” label, an award for clean and profitable solutions. IGS successfully demonstrated that its solution can create jobs and generate profit while also reducing polluting emissions and preserving natural resources.

Monday, January 31, 2022

IGS to deliver vertical farming solution supporting first solar-powered commercial scale farm in Perth, Australia

Indoor agritech specialist IGS has secured a partnership with Eden Towers, the hyper-efficient vertical farming business, to power a commercial scale vertical farm in Western Australia to grow leafy greens, specialty crops and begin the development of indigenous crops to support the local indigenous community and enter new markets.

Thursday, November 11, 2021

Therme wellbeing resorts to include sustainable vertical farms thanks to new IGS partnership

IGS has signed a partnership deal with wellbeing food and nutrition business, Therme RPC, bringing a unique new concept branded ‘Therme IGE’ (Intelligent Growth Ecosystems), which will enable sustainable and locally grown, nutrient-rich fresh produce to be available to the many millions of guests that visit Therme’s locations every year.

Thursday, November 4, 2021

IGS achieves £42 million Series B fundraise with announcement at COP 26

Intelligent Growth Solutions Ltd (IGS), the Scottish agritech business, has today announced the conclusion of its Series B funding round with a total raise of £42.2 million. The announcement was made at its COP 26 exhibition site and welcomed by First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon MSP. The latest investment round has been supported by a conglomerate of new investors including COFRA AG (Zug, Switzerland), Cleveland Avenue LLC (Chicago) and DC Thomson (Dundee, Scotland).

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Chance for Scottish pupils to see how their food will be grown in the future

Vertical farming comes alive at COP26

Monday, October 18, 2021

Vertical farming comes alive at COP26 with IGS

Step inside a new farming future

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Class above the rest: IGS to develop academic partnership outreach with appointment of Chris Horne

IGS, the leading agritech business takes another strategic step forward as it welcomes on board Chris Horne.

Friday, September 3, 2021

IGS wins the Scottish Engineering Award 2021

IGS has been named ‘Company of the Year’ at the Scottish Engineering Awards in 2021. The winners were announced during a gala dinner at the Glasgow Hilton Hotel, marking a return to a physical awards ceremony after the pandemic disrupted the usual way of celebrating.

Our methodology

IGS delivers platforms that create ideal climates for plants and people. Based upon a culture of continuous innovation and brilliant, simple design we refuse to accept conventional technical thinking.

Frequently asked questions

Vertical farming is key to the future of farming and will become a fundamental part of the overall agricultural ecosystem, but it will not take place of traditional farming. Modern agriculture faces a number of challenges, which will only be exacerbated as climate and population conditions change.

Vertical farming has the serious potential to address areas of global agricultural and environmental need with a committed and innovative community driving its adoption. Across the globe there are major challenges driving the need for a huge and urgent transformation in how we produce and distribute

We offer solutions for: · Traditional farmers and growers looking to grow high value crops at scale all year long. · Farming entrepreneurs who want to serve local communities, restaurants, hotels, venues or even retailers. · Governments focused on greater food security, wanting to

Vertical farming is the practice of producing food in vertically stacked layers. The modern ideas of vertical farming use indoor farming techniques and total controlled-environment agriculture (TCEA) technology, where all environmental factors can be controlled to optimise plant growth.

The IGS culture

IGS is full of innovative individuals. Together we make a team committed to solving many technology-based challenges. Our culture is based on this approach. Encouraging innovation, promoting collaboration, stimulating discussion and embracing positive problem solving – together.

Get in touch with IGS

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