SBIR/STTR Research Award

Rapidly Deployable Automated and Intelligent Micro farms for the USAF

Award identifier af679b52ea42963ffe806c9bbd8c558773e982ccfbbd78ab2cb1a9dfca6712ddAwarding agency Department of Defense · Air Force

Award amount

$49,898

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase I

Award year

2021

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Defense
Branch
Air Force
Recipient company
BABYLON MICRO-FARMS INC
Proposal award date
2021-04-13
Contract end date
2021-07-19
UEI
Y5JMA8JF8DR5
Solicitation number
X21.1
Topic code
AF211-CSO1

Research abstract

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).

Technology keywords

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Research funding history

3 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2019–2021). Reported award amounts total $1,272,056. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

Phases: Phase I, Phase II

Agencies: National Science Foundation, Department of Defense

Agency intelligence

Department of Defense

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