KAPPA AgTech

Congratulations to the eight Fairfax County start-ups selected for the second cohort of the?award winning Fairfax Founders Fund (FFF)!?These innovative local firms will receive critical early-stage funding and technical assistance to foster their growth.? Karambit.AI Pluribus Inc. ZipID, Inc. KAPPA AgTech Magna Labs NanoNiFe LLC NIOSolutions Inc? Saltenna LLC? And thank you to the International Economic Development Council for recognizing the Fairfax Founders Fund with a 2024 excellence in economic development Silver Award for Innovative Financing. The Department of Economic Initiatives is honored and excited to play a part in building a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. #2024IEDCAwardWinner #ExcellenceinEconDev #IEDCAwards @wendy @eta Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

Thank you, KAPPA AgTech, for helping us celebrate startups in the Commonwealth! We're glad you chose to make Virginia the home for your business. Read More Here: https://prn.to/4fB4zfj KAPPA AgTech: https://bit.ly/3X1YdhQ

KAPPA AgTech Introduces Silicone Substrate for Diverse Crops KAPPA AgTech has recently introduced?Silicone Substrate?to improve crop cultivation efficiency and sustainability.?Schuyler Milton, the founder of KAPPA AgTech, discussed the benefits and applications of this new product. Silicone Substrate from KAPPA AgTech is designed to support crops that traditionally require disposable growing media like peat, such as leafy greens, microgreens, and strawberries. “Silicone Substrate can be tailored to each application, matching the crop and irrigation requirements precisely,” said Milton. “It is designed to become a durable component of the facility, replacing the need for the constant influx and waste generated by disposable growing media.” Read the complete interview here -> https://lnkd.in/gaG-rQGZ

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Early Bird registration is open for Virginia's #CEASummitEast. Learn about the latest research findings and business strategies at our full conference program, enjoy fun networking opportunities, AND explore the newest new solutions from our growing roster of tabletop exhibitors, including Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services AdeptAg Anden Atlas Greenhouse Bartlett Instrument Company CANNA USA Dynamic Ag Solutions Ingersoll Rand JASA Packaging Solutions KAPPA AgTech Microclimates Inc. Pace 49 Inc. Sonoco SGS Rimol Greenhouse Systems Priva Viscon Group Wicked Green and more innovators joining us every day! The 3rd Annual CEA Summit East is co-hosted by #IndoorAgCon and the Virginia Tech -The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research CEA Innovation Center -- apartnership between the IALR , Virginia Tech School of Plant and Environmental Sciences , and Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Virginia Tech . Learn more -- https://ow.ly/Vlur50RY3Kw #indoorfarming #verticalfarming #greenhouse #hydroponics #controlledenvironmentagriculture #urbanagriculture #freshproduce

Who will you meet at the #IndoorAgTech Innovation Summit? Network with 500 major growers, retailers, seed companies, investors, policymakers, start-ups and tech providers in Chicago. The main stage program is loaded with candid discussions on the future roadmap for CEA, alongside interactive roundtables, networking breaks, happy hour drinks and a busy exhibition. Register now to book your ticket: https://bit.ly/3TD9enQ or contact Jasmine Baker or Henry Tonkin for more details. Vertical Future, Certhon, Skytree, Commonwealth of Virginia, Dalsem - Complete Greenhouse Projects, GoodLeaf Farms, Hoogendoorn Growth Management, Innovative Growers Equipment, IUNU, JASA Packaging Solutions, Philips, Sollum Technologies, Vertical Harvest Farms, AdeptAg, Bosman Van Zaal, Concert Bio, Dramm Corporation, Flier Systems, Grow-tec, KAPPA AgTech, LUBING, Matrix Sciences, MONTEL, Profile Products, Thrive Agritech, TTA, UrbanKisaan, Viscon Group, Gotham Greens, Little Leaf Farms, NatureSweet, Grosvenor, S2G Ventures, Cargill, Mars, UNFI, US Foods, Sobeys

Silicone Substrate completely and permanently replaces growing media in every format and at every scale for #hydroponics, and now for #microgreens too. Microgreens have the absolute highest media cost per cycle in #CEA. Silicone Substrate Microgreens Trays permanently eliminate media. Harvest with roots on if preferred (there's no media). Easy to clean, disinfect, and reuse. Fits all standard 1020 trays, or use it without the tray in flood systems. KAPPA AgTech has developed Silicone Substrate as a general solution to completely and permanently eliminate growing media. Mass customization at any scale. #SustainableAgriculture will reach new heights by completely eliminating disposable media.

Building on the success of its 2023 edition, which attracted attendees from 33 US states, Canada, the Netherlands and Sweden, the 3rd Annual #CEASummitEast will unite academia, business and technology professionals to drive innovation and explore new opportunities within the controlled environment agriculture sector. In addition to full roster of keynotes, panel discussions and research showcase sessions, attendees will have the chance to explore tabletop exhibits showcasing the latest innovations from top industry suppliers. Our tabletop spaces are already filling up with leaders like AdeptAg Atlas Greenhouse Rimol Greenhouse Systems Sonoco JASA Packaging Solutions Priva KAPPA AgTech, LLC and more. Look for information coming soon on our growing conference schedule, speaker roster, tabletop exhibitors and make plans to join us at the The Institute Conference Center in Danville, Virginia, October 1-2, 2024! https://ow.ly/N97b50RjMpV #Indoorfarming #verticalfarming #controlledenvironmentagriculture #greenhouse #IndoorAgCon The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research Virginia Tech School of Plant and Environmental Sciences Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Virginia Tech

Virginia has rapidly become a major hub for AgTech and CEA in no small part from the leadership and collaborative efforts of Matthew Lohr and the ongoing impact of The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, J. Scott Lowman, Kaylee South on pushing CEA forward in our state! Really looking forward to this talk!