Freya Cultivation Systems, an agritech company founded in 2018, is pushing the boundaries of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). The company recently secured a €500,000 seed investment to advance its flagship product, the Aeroframe—a revolutionary system that leverages fog-based irrigation and innovative vertical growing surfaces to maximize greenhouse yields.
The Innovation Behind Fog Cultivation
Freya’s groundbreaking titanium ultrasonic irrigators convert nutrient solutions into a fine mist, optimizing droplet size for plant absorption. This approach enhances nutrient delivery, water efficiency, and crop health while reducing operational costs. Fog cultivation, though long recognized for its efficiency, has faced adoption hurdles due to technological limitations—barriers Freya aims to overcome.
The Aeroframe system utilizes three-dimensional growing surfaces, effectively doubling the usable cultivation area in greenhouses. It supports crops like strawberries, lettuce, tomatoes, and herbs, delivering up to 100% higher yields compared to traditional systems.
Global Applications and Impact
Freya’s technology is already making waves across diverse geographies:
- Djibouti: In collaboration with the World Bank, the Aeroframe system is being used to grow tomatoes in arid conditions.
- South Africa: A biotech company employs Freya’s solutions to cultivate specialty crops.
- Space Research: A global space agency is testing the technology for extraterrestrial food production.
The Growing Demand for Greenhouse Solutions
CEO Lukas Bartusevicius highlights the increasing importance of greenhouse agriculture:
“Field agriculture alone cannot meet the rising demand for fresh vegetables. A quarter of these vegetables are already greenhouse-grown, and Freya is here to drive even greater efficiency and yield improvements.”
As global food security becomes a pressing issue, greenhouse farming offers a sustainable alternative. Controlled environments provide stability in volatile climates and allow year-round cultivation.
A Vision for the Future
Freya’s future plans include:
- Expansion of Demonstration Facilities: A state-of-the-art greenhouse will showcase the Aeroframe system to farm operators from Europe, North America, and Japan.
- Automation Enhancements: Integration of advanced seeding and harvesting technologies to reduce labor and further optimize production.
- Innovation Ecosystem in Lithuania: Freya aims to position Lithuania as a hub for advanced CEA technologies.
The Investment and Collaboration
The seed funding round, led by Coinvest Capital and BSV Ventures, also saw participation from private investors and business angels. Viktorija Trimbel, Director of Coinvest Capital, emphasized Freya’s unique integration of deep technology, hardware, and agricultural production:
“This project bridges innovation and practicality, creating solutions for real-world agricultural challenges.”
Freya Cultivation Systems is at the forefront of modernizing agriculture with its fog-based cultivation and Aeroframe technology. By addressing the limitations of traditional greenhouse farming, Freya not only boosts yields but also enhances sustainability and efficiency. As global demand for fresh produce grows, innovations like Freya’s will play a pivotal role in securing our food future.
