Partnerships
European Photonics Industry Consortium
EPIC is a membership-led not-for-profit industry
association that promotes the sustainable development of organizations working in the field of
photonics
FTS and EPIC will collaborate in information exchange and promotion to increase industry endorsement of standards and, ultimately, to support the development of an efficient and sustainable industry.
International Partnership for a New Certificate for PRODUCE grown in CEA
A new open partnership to develop and implement a certification specifically for new ‘indoor’ high tech systems with natural and artificial lights. The partnership is open to all industry stakehoders small and large to help advance a comprehensive new certificate for innovative productions systems.
Indoor Ag-Con
Indoor Ag-Con is the premier event covering the technology of growing crops in indoor systems, using hydroponic, aeroponic and aquaponic techniques. The events unite growers, investors, chefs, tech geeks, produce buyers, academics, policymakers, industry suppliers and advocates in lively discussions of the industry’s promise, issues and future across formal conference proceedings, practical mini workshops and exhibits
The aim of the PONICS VET project is to create and deliver comprehensive training for the innovative profession of hydroponics technician. Alongside educational content, the course will offer formal certification compliant with the ECVET (the European credit system for VET) methodology. This will allow trainees’ certifications to be recognized within all institutions that are part of the ECVET system.
The VINE, a program hosted by UC ANR’s Office of Innovation and run by Farmhand Ventures, was created to meet the growing need for practical, industry-driven innovation in California’s agrifood sector. The VINE prioritizes a “market pull” approach, which ensures that technology development is guided by actual needs from the field, rather than assumptions. This results in more relevant and impactful innovations that can directly improve efficiency, sustainability, and productivity in California agriculture.
The vfi is a private research company developing new building typologies for urban vertical food production, aiming to enable year-round, sustainable food systems. As a multidisciplinary team embedded in a global network, vfi combines architecture, engineering, and plant science to design vertical farms as integral parts of resilient urban ecosystems. Founded in 2016, vfi works flexibly with a broad partner network to deliver tailored architectural solutions that align with circular economy principles.
WUR ReThink Food Challenge
Wageningen University & Research launches the ReThink Food Challenge, an international competition where students develop innovative, sustainable, and circular food solutions on Earth inspired by space farming research. In interdisciplinary teams, participants tackle real-world problems in indoor farming or alternative proteins, guided by industry experts. The Challenge offers coaching, networking, and career opportunities, empowering students to make a positive impact while gaining entrepreneurial experience.
The VINE, a program hosted by UC ANR’s Office of Innovation and run by Farmhand Ventures, was created to meet the growing need for practical, industry-driven innovation in California’s agrifood sector. The VINE prioritizes a “market pull” approach, which ensures that technology development is guided by actual needs from the field, rather than assumptions. This results in more relevant and impactful innovations that can directly improve efficiency, sustainability, and productivity in California agriculture.
Global GAP offers a portfolio of robust, streamlined, and easy-to-use solutions for the certification of agriculture, aquaculture, and floriculture production processes. With our standards, delivery services, and capacity building program, we foster the global adoption of safer and more sustainable farming practices in more than 130 countries worldwide.
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources works to solve our state’s most pressing challenges in agriculture, natural resources, economic growth, nutrition, and youth development. UC ANR has a statewide network of county UC Cooperative Extension offices, UC campuses, research and extension centers, statewide programs, and more than 19,000 volunteers. They’re bringing the power of UC research to this study mission which will ultimately improve the lives of California residents and beyond.
Resource Innovation Institute (RII) is a not-for-profit, public-private partnership who brings together industry leaders, governments, and utilities to collaboratively find data-driven solutions to advance controlled environment agriculture (CEA), and to shape supportive policies, programs, and best practices.
Event Partnerships
GreenTech is the global meeting place for all professionals involved in horticulture technology. GreenTech focuses on the early stages of the horticulture chain and production issues relevant to growers.
Pioneering new ways of farm & food
Controlled Environment Agriculture – global food security through new agricultural production systems is one of the central tasks of the future. “Inhouse Farming – Feed & Food Show” is the DLG’s new platform for the agricultural and food systems of the future. Closely networked with agricultural practice, it offers technical information, perspectives, innovations and business – from feed to food.
In addition, we will be hosting a co-located conference on CEA, renewable energy and circular economy infrastructure clusters
Join AgriBITs, the revolutionary agrifood digitalization community, and experience a multitude of benefits. At AgriBITs, the global tech excellence gets the opportunity to directly connect with Agrifoodtech companies. Additionally, attendees gain exclusive access to extensive networking opportunities with industry and academic experts, as well as national and EU representatives.
AgriBITs will create a business community where innovators collaborate to develop future-fit agrifood solutions through connectivity, digitalization, and automation technologies. It is dedicated to educating its members on crucial topics such as data standardization, security and ownership, offering insightful sessions on data-related regulatory frameworks, and actively supporting the development of standards. The summit covers all agricultural production sectors, including arable, indoor and livestock farming, as well as feed and food processing.
