SBIR-STTR Award

Rapidly Deployable Automated and Intelligent Micro farms for the USAF
Award last edited on: 9/12/22

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : AF
Total Award Amount
$49,898
Award Phase
1
Solicitation Topic Code
AF211-CSO1
Principal Investigator
Sam Lewando

Company Information

Babylon Micro-Farms Inc (AKA: BabylonMF~Babylon Micro-Farms~Harvested Here)

700 Harris Street Suite 107
Charlottesville, VA 22903
   (786) 578-3565
   N/A
   www.babylonmicrofarms.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 05
County: Charlottesville city

Phase I

Contract Number: FA8649-21-P-1219
Start Date: 4/13/21    Completed: 7/19/21
Phase I year
2021
Phase I Amount
$49,898
Babylon Micro-Farms Inc. has developed an intelligent, automated, hydroponic, modular indoor vertical farming system powered by a novel IoT platform, the Precision Farmer that leverages artificial intelligence of machine learning algorithms, novel camera vision, patented doser and automation to maximize crop yields based on hydroponics. It is a plug-and-play, integrated solution that allows cost-saving farming with very low investment, clearing the way for a sustainable, decentralized food system. Babylon’s modular vertical farming system will deliver a sustainable food system that provides fresh, healthy, produce grown on-site throughout the year simultaneously reducing the carbon footprint of the food chain by eliminating supply chain processes, massive transport and plastic packaging. One micro-farm has a wide commercial application in institutional food service sector including the ability to be used in permanent cafeterias in Air Force dining facilities and Rapidly Deployable Headquarters at remote areas across the United States Air Force. Our 200 sq. ft walk-in farm units can grow 125 lbs/wk of high quality fresh green produce, enough for 650 servings per week with minimal supervision in almost any environment. With long-lasting and durable farm structure, easy installation and data safety management, our farms create an ideal and optimal solution for the United States Air Force (USAF)

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