The way we grow our food is changing fast, and by 2025, vertical farming may be leading the charge.
These 20 companies are finding new ways to stack crops indoors, using advanced technology to grow fresh produce right where people live.
Instead of relying on big farms and long transport, they’re building upward, controlling light, temperature, and water to get more food from less space.
Their methods promise fewer pesticides, less waste, and a smaller carbon footprint. It’s a big step toward making sure everyone—no matter where they are—can enjoy high-quality, locally grown fruits and vegetables.
Get ready to meet the pioneers who are reshaping the future of farming, one vertical layer at a time!
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#1 Seyit Tosun
Seyit Tosun is an inventor credited with innovative contributions in their respective field, showcasing dedication to advancing technology and innovation.
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Movable Mechanical Garden System (TR201915713U5)
To create opportunities for self-sufficient vegetable growing for people living in detached houses in the cities.
To ensure that people acquire natural and fresh vegetables by eliminating the lack of gardening, time and knowledge.
#2 Dugasan Aiza
Dugasan Aiza is recognized for groundbreaking innovations, contributing to progress within their industry through dedicated research and creative solutions.
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Swiftlet Farm House (PH12019000341A1)
Swiftlet farming is a new industry in Palawan, Philippines that involves smallcapital investments that will generate future returns.
Environmental factorsshould take into consideration such as internal air temperature of at least26°C. To 28°C., relatively humidity from 80% to 90%, a low air velocity andlight of intensity.
Location of structures should also consider from directsunlight to reduce internal temperature.
#3 Zouari Slim
Zouari Slim is a notable inventor making significant strides in innovation, pushing the boundaries of existing technologies to achieve practical advancements.
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“ARGITOUR” clay tower for hydroponic crops (TN2021000250A1)
The Argitour is a sustainable, innovative and environmentally friendly production system, it is used to grow plants vertically on several floors in our own house or garden.
We have tried to ensure that water consumption is reduced as much as possible, which is why we have adopted the technique of hydroponic crops.
In a new concept of both technological and ecological agriculture that allows the plant to grow healthy. and fast while reducing the use of pesticides.
#4 Orbek S R O
Orbek S R O is a company focusing on innovative solutions, striving to create products that address current technological challenges and needs.
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Improved Aquaponic Unit (WO2022111812A1)
An improved aquaponic system that allows easy setup, relocation, and expansion of the system while addressing issues like pest control, temperature regulation, and nutrient balance.
The system uses an elevated vertical design with stacked tanks and grow beds suspended above the ground. The tanks contain the fish and the grow beds have the plants.
This allows better pest control as the crops are higher up and away from the ground. The vertical setup also saves space and allows easier expansion by adding more tanks and beds.
The system uses a separator filter to remove solid waste from the fish tank water before it reaches the hydroponic beds. This prevents clogging and ensures proper nutrient cycling.
The vertical design also allows for temperature regulation using earth tubes buried below the tanks to absorb heat in summer and release it in winter.
#5 Lin James C
Lin James C is an inventive individual contributing unique and impactful solutions to enhance technological applications in their area of expertise.
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Low-Cost Production And Consumption System For 3-Dimensional Green Landscaping, Health And Environmental Protection (TWI697864B)
A closed-loop, integrated system for sustainable and healthy food production and consumption that combines aquaculture, crop farming, animal husbandry, insect breeding, food processing, and consumption in a connected green landscape.
The system allows for efficient, resource-conserving, and environmentally-friendly production of food and waste recycling.
It also integrates exercise, diet, and health tracking for consumers. The closed loop minimizes transportation, waste, and costs compared to traditional supply chains.
#6 Bioscapes Ltd
Bioscapes Ltd is a pioneering company focusing on innovative products, blending research and technology to deliver advanced solutions in their field.
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Bio-Tour (WO2021089976A1)
An outdoor bio-tower (10) for placement in a garden or on a patio, the bio-tower (10) promoting biodiversity in outdoor environments.
The bio-tower (10) comprises a structure delimiting a plurality of compartments each providing separate habitats suitable for different species of flora, fauna, microorganisms and / or fungi.
The compartments include at least a first internal dry compartment having access for creatures requiring dry habitat, and at least a second internal and separate wet compartment containing a tray (27) that can hold water and access for creatures requiring humid habitat.
The two internal compartments are surrounded at least in part by external compartments filled with a growing medium, such as soil, which are used for growing plants and which provide insulation to the internal compartments.
#7 Plustick Co Ltd
Plustick Co Ltd specializes in delivering high-quality and innovative products designed to meet modern technological and practical demands.
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Balcony Farm (KR102614004B1)
Balcony farm device that can be installed on apartment balconies to allow indoor growing of plants in a more eco-friendly and space-efficient way compared to indoor plant growers.
The balcony farm combines with the balcony exterior wall windows. It has a cultivation unit, ventilation, lighting, water supply, and heat exchange components.
The ventilation unit circulates air from the balcony to the cultivation unit. The lighting provides adjustable intensity based on plant growth.
The heat exchange unit dissipates heat. The water supply is automated. An indoor blocking film prevents indoor air from entering.
The balcony farm allows growing plants in balcony conditions with better lighting, ventilation, and temperature than indoor growers.
#8 Suligreen Zadruga Za Trajnostno Prebivanje Z O O
Suligreen Zadruga Za Trajnostno Prebivanje Z O O is dedicated to sustainable living innovations, aiming to improve environmental and technological harmony.
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Optimal architectural, energetic and horticultural arrangement of residences that enable a sustainable way of living (SI26392A)
Sustainable residential buildings that provide self-sufficiency in energy, food, and water using solar power.
The buildings have features like greenhouses on the roof, underground storage for compost and rainwater, and solar panels.
They aim to allow people to live in a self-sufficient and eco-friendly way by consuming organic food grown on the roof, breathing clean air, and producing their own electricity and water from solar power.
#9 Oura Hiroki
Oura Hiroki is a creative and dedicated inventor, recognized for their efforts in contributing cutting-edge advancements in their field of work.
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Room Garden Sales System (JP2020155081A)
Control is installed in the house and the ice storage dissolved oxygen generator is installed.
The control is accomplished by using a large quantity of dissolved oxygen and a small quantity of sodium, a container of vegetable-making equipment, and a shelf that is produced and processed according to the empty space such as a living room or a balcony.
#10 Zhang Rufu
Zhang Rufu is an innovative inventor focused on developing pioneering solutions to drive technological progress and improve modern applications.
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Northern fence grassland farming and pastoral coupling ecological organic intensive planting and breeding system (CN216674024U)
A farming and animal husbandry system that utilizes a greenhouse in northern grasslands to grow organic crops and raise livestock in a closed environment.
The greenhouse is insulated and divided into a yin and yang room. The yang room has crops like fruits and vegetables while the yin room has forage and protein mulberries.
The greenhouse has drip irrigation and collects water. Livestock waste, blood meal, and unsalable fruits go into a fermentation tank.
The closed system reduces waste, pollution, and resource use compared to open farming and animal husbandry.
#11 Yenisehir Belediyesi Bilim ve Sanat Merkezi
Yenisehir Belediyesi Bilim ve Sanat Merkezi is an educational and research institution fostering innovation, creativity, and scientific advancements.
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Obtaining Agricultural Products In The Floating Platform Over The Sea (TR202100645A2)
Floating agricultural island for sustainable agriculture and water conservation. The invention involves creating floating islands in the sea with transparent walls that allow sunlight.
The islands have channels to collect sea water, condense it into fresh water, and irrigate crops. The fresh water is also supplemented by rainwater and nutrients.
The islands have entrances for access, lanterns for plant growth, and ventilation.
The floating islands aim to increase crop productivity, protect freshwater resources, and mitigate drought and climate change impacts on agriculture.
#12 Lampara Exedy C
Lampara Exedy C focuses on designing and developing innovative solutions, contributing to progress within their industry through exceptional creativity.
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Vertical Planting Structure For Urban Setting (PH12019000400A1)
High rates of urban population bring a lot of challenges to the cities. Among these challenges are food security, malnutrition and food safety.
Urban agriculture can help solve these problems, with its practice, food such as fresh vegetables and fruits can be provided to the people.
Some of the problems encountered by urban fanners/growers are the limited space and the structure in which they can grow their crops.
A high density planting method of organic leafy vegetable growing in the urban setting using the vertical structure was developed.
The structure developed provides for a yield of 12 kilograms in a 1 m2 area, is durable and safe as the materials used can last a long time and is free from possible contaminants or toxic substances.
The weight of the plants grown in the structure is similar to the weight of the plants normally grown in the field. Watering is not a problem as an irrigation system is provided with the structure.
Advantages: The structure can be used for a very long time. Growing of the vegetable using the substrate can be done from 3 to 5 cycles of planting.
The structure is portable and can be moved easily. To be tested is the shelf-life of the produce, based on observations, vegetables that are hydroponically grown have shorter life span as those grown using solid substrate.
#13 Dazzling Surroundings Co Ltd
Dazzling Surroundings Co Ltd specializes in innovative products and solutions that enhance aesthetics and functionality in modern applications.
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Perpetually Indoor Breeding System (TWI708553B)
A sustainable indoor aquaculture system that allows year-round fish breeding without temperature extremes or water quality issues.
The system uses an enclosed breeding pond with ventilation fans to maintain temperature and air quality.
Wastewater is collected, treated, and reused. Rainwater is captured and treated. Solar panels generate power.
#14 Univ Guangxi
Univ Guangxi is a leading educational institution known for its cutting-edge research and contributions to various fields of innovation and technology.
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Rain-sheltering and light-transmitting ecological ostrich shed with sun-shading part (CN216906416U)
Ecological ostrich pen shelter for rain protection and partial shading. The shelter has a fence enclosing an ostrich playground filled with sand and gravel.
Support columns hold up a roof covering the area. There are spaced lighting tiles on the roof. A feeding trough is on the front fence and a drinking device is on the rear fence.
The drinking device has a recessed tank with an inclined bottom, covered by a protective shell.
This allows the ostriches to have a sheltered space for breeding and rearing while preventing rain and sun damage. The sand/gravel floor helps with hygiene by containing ostrich droppings.
#15 Shi Wei Zheng
Shi Wei Zheng is a resourceful and impactful inventor, driving innovation in their field with a focus on creating efficient and practical solutions.
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Solar indoor aquaculture production device with application area (TWM597566U)
Solar-powered indoor aquaculture system that enables year-round fish breeding with reduced weather dependence and convenience compared to outdoor ponds.
The system has multiple breeding units, a solar energy unit, and a base unit. The breeding units house the fish, while the solar unit provides power.
The base unit connects and manages the units. Optional components include fans for aeration and lights for illumination. The modular design allows scalability and flexibility for varying fish volumes.
#16 B R S Plastik Kalıp Makina Inşaat Taahhüt A S
B R S Plastik Kalıp Makina Inşaat Taahhüt A S specializes in innovative manufacturing and construction solutions, contributing to advancements in industrial technology.
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Decorative Installed Miniature Vegetable Garden (TR202104127U5)
A miniature vegetable garden was designed to enable the production of varieties. The aim of the invention is to grow vegetables on balconies, terraces, gardens, etc. without the need for a large area for growing plants.
It is to provide the opportunity to grow hormone-free and organic vegetables in accordance with the wishes of the users in home environments such as home environments.
Another aim of the invention is to provide a practical and ergonomic feature by preventing the users from squatting on the ground while operating, thanks to the long legs, which are in the form of one piece with the reservoir.
Another feature of the invention is that the legs are intertwined so that it is multi-layered, and more than one vegetable variety is produced in the vertical direction.
Another feature of the invention is that an efficient plant cultivation is achieved by providing air to the soil from the bottom side thanks to the air channels located at the bottom.
#17 Liang Di
Liang Di is an inventive individual recognized for their unique contributions to enhancing and transforming technological practices in their domain.
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Symbiosis greenhouse structure combining agriculture and animal husbandry (TWM605008U)
A greenhouse structure combining agriculture and animal husbandry, comprising: a building and a reservoir.
Wherein the building is a multi-story building with at least an upper space and a lower space, and the upper space is built into a greenhouse, In order to plant all kinds of plants inside, and the lower space is laid with a bottom plate.
At least one entrance and exit and several ventilation holes are reserved on the side wall, and the reservoir is connected to the entire building Below.
#18 Guangzhou South China Livestock Equipment Co Ltd
Guangzhou South China Livestock Equipment Co Ltd provides cutting-edge equipment and solutions, revolutionizing livestock management and agricultural efficiency.
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Chicken, fish and vegetable symbiotic device (CN216492824U)
Chicken aquaponics system where fish, chickens, and vegetables are grown together in a closed-loop system.
The design involves stacking the components vertically: an aquaculture pond at the bottom, a chicken breeding device in the middle, and a vegetable growing area on top.
This allows the chicken waste to naturally fertilize the vegetables, and the fish waste is filtered and treated to become clean water for the chickens. The stacked arrangement saves space and resources compared to separate systems.
#19 Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Research Institute of Academy of Agricultural Sciences in China
The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Research Institute is a leading organization in agricultural sciences, focusing on innovations in livestock and veterinary advancements.
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Anhui southern flower pig house (CN216254537U)
A specialized pig house for southern Anhui flower pigs that addresses the challenges of managing waste and providing clean living conditions for the pigs.
The house has features like ventilation, a sun visor, a storage box, and a central groove with a collection tank and sewage outlets.
This allows the pigs’ waste to be contained and easily removed without scattering or contaminating the environment.
A cleaning plate that can be moved along the length of the collection tank helps to efficiently gather the waste.
#20 Animal Husbandry Development Center in Shouguang City
The Animal Husbandry Development Center in Shouguang City is a pivotal organization dedicated to sustainable and advanced livestock development solutions.
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Breeding house for ecological chicken breeding under forest (CN216314787U)
Breeding house for ecological chicken farming in forests that reduces costs and space requirements compared to traditional houses.
The house is a circular structure with multiple levels of racks arranged around a central water tank.
Each rack has drinking troughs, a water supply pipe, and a slide-out box for collecting chicken droppings. The racks are connected by a ceiling.
The circular design allows compact placement of multiple houses in a forest clearing without requiring large open spaces. The central water tank provides water to all levels.
What’s Next for Vertical Farming?
As we look toward the future of farming, the idea of growing our crops in tall, indoor structures is quickly becoming a practical solution to many of our biggest food challenges.
These vertical farms take up less space, use fewer resources, and bring fresh, nutritious produce closer to the people who need it—no matter the season or location.
With leading companies perfecting everything from climate control to smart watering systems, we’re on the brink of a farming revolution that will help ensure everyone gets healthy, high-quality food.
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