Vertical Farm Tech

High-tech vertical farms for phyto-raw materials

Our mission

Driven by innovation and sustainable progress, our goal is to take Vertical Farming to the next level: As a reliable and sustainable source of plant-based raw materials for the phyto-industry and thus at the forefront of the value chain for plant-based products in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, nutritional supplements, flavorings, and many more.

With this goal in mind, we have developed a modular, turnkey Controlled Environmental Agriculture system that enables our customers to produce high quality plants with unprecedented efficiency, 365 days a year, at any location worldwide. 

Whether you are a company that needs top-quality plant-based raw materials to finally secure your supply or if you are already active in the agricultural sector as a farmer who wants to expand your offering to include economically sustainable indoor farming. We are your comprehensive partner on the path to your own plant factory.

 

What is Vertical Farming?

Vertical farming is the cultivation of plants on vertically stacked growing areas. Compared to conventional agriculture, this enables a much higher yield per square meter. When this takes place in closed growing rooms under fully controlled conditions, it is referred to as Controlled Environmental Agriculture (CEA). By individually adjusting the sourrounding climate and light spectrum, such high-tech facilities can be operated year-round and offer optimal growing conditions regardless of location, climate, and season.

So-called hydroponic systems remove the need of soil and enable a more efficient nutrient supply for the plants. The roots are are provided with everything they need through a carefully crafted nutrient solution. Thanks to a resource-saving cycle only a fraction of the water is needed compared to conventional outdoor cultivation (up to 95% water savings). 

Thanks to full control over all growth parameters, produce grown in CEAs contain a controllable and reproducible concentration of active ingredients. In addition, plants can be grown completely without pesticides without dirt and pollutants.

How do we
stand out?

We are more than just a technology provider. As a comprehensive partner, we accompany you on your journey to your own plant factory and beyond.

Botanical Know-How

With our interdisciplinary team and broad research capabilities, we find the optimal operating mode and botanical growth formula for cultivating each target plant. In addition to the produce quantity, the focus is primarily on the quality and concentration of the plants active ingredients.

Full Service

As your long-term, reliable partner, we provide a wide range of services: from assessing botanical and economic viability, to consulting and establishing sales channels, and through to the planning, implementation, and commissioning of your fully operational indoor farm.

How we help
you grow?

Become a supplier to the phyto-industry. A billion-dollar market with strong growth prospects that is urgently seeking reliable sources of supply.

Premium Phyto-Raw Materials

Premium Phyto-Raw Materials Together we focus on crops with valuable active ingredients which are endangered due to wild harvesting. These plants are urgently needed for the phyto-industry (including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and aromatics).

Perennial Root Plants

Our cultivation system is specifically designed for growing plants that can take several years to reach harvest maturity in the wild. Through our special design, cultivation and harvesting of valuable roots and rhizomes on a large scale becomes feasible.

The VFT Team

Dr. Reinhard Bottt, CEO Vertical Farm Tech

Dr. Reinhard Bott

CEO

Driving force and leading figure with 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur in process technology.

Daniel Trippe, COO Vertical Farm Tech

Daniel Trippe

COO

Mechanical engineer driven by entrepreneurial spirit and passion for new technologies.

Marc Galley, CTO Vertical Farm Tech

Marc Galley

CTO

Botanical enthusiast Civil and environmental engineer with a drive for innovation.

Bernd Krieg, CFO Vertical Farm Tech

Bernd Krieg

CFO

Financial expert with various CFO positions, managing director of his own investment company for 14 years.

Our partners

Business and development partners, supporters & networks

Botanics

Mechanical Engineering

Plant Health

Energy and Climate

Research Grants

Research Grants

Research Grants

Research Grants

Substrate

VC - Network

Medical plants

Pharma

Contact

We are looking forward to get in touch with you!