Canopii

Canopii is creating what it calls the first fully-autonomous robotic greenhouse.

Instead of relying on traditional farms and large labor forces, its system uses robotics and automation to handle nearly every step of the growing process, from planting seeds to harvesting produce. The company’s goal is to grow fresh herbs and leafy greens locally, closer to where consumers live, thereby reducing transportation costs, food waste, and supply-chain complexity.

Think of it as a highly-automated “food factory” that fits on roughly the space of a basketball court while producing up to 40,000 pounds of produce a year.

Canopii has received more than two million dollars in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. National Science Foundation. It also received an investment from Elevate Capital, a venture-capital firm.

Team Background

David Ashton - Founder & CEO

Ryan Tovey - Operations & Revenue Manager

Co-Investors

Elevate Capital

A VC firm targeting companies with limited access to capital and opportunities.