Tec Labs, the innovation center at the Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa (Portugal), has stepped behind the scenes of Raiz Vertical Farms for the latest episode of its Behind Closed Doors series on LinkedIn.
In the video tour, Co-founder and CEO Emiliano Gutiérrez walks viewers through Raiz's approach to sustainable urban food production—and announces the development of a new 3D-printed hydroponic system designed to expand access to climate-resilient farming.
Controlled environment farming in the heart of Lisbon
Operating from Campus Solar, Raiz Vertical Farms is using controlled environment agriculture to reintroduce fresh food production into city spaces. "Our mission is to take controlled environment agriculture and climate-resilient agriculture back to the cities where people live," says Gutiérrez. "In that way, we can shorten supply chains and enhance the connection people have with what they eat."
The facility includes a dedicated germination nursery where seeds are cultivated into seedlings before being moved to vertical growing racks. Automated systems continuously monitor water quality, adjusting electroconductivity and pH levels to ensure optimal nutrient uptake.
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Ortus: A modular, biodegradable hydroponic system
Raiz has also created Ortus, a biodegradable, 3D-printed hydroponic system for early-stage plant cultivation. Designed with modularity in mind, Ortus allows users to harvest seedlings directly or stack growing units to suit different space constraints. The system aims to make sustainable cultivation accessible to individuals, communities, and businesses.
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For more information:
Raiz Vertical Farms
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Emiliano Gutiérrez, Co-founder and CEO
www.raiz.farm/en