Hydroponics - Why do it

Our International installations

Growponics

Predecessor Company

We make innovation a reality

You See Things and say “Why?” But I dream things that never were and say “Why not?” George Bernard Shaw

Polycarbonate greenhouses

Integration of greenhouse projects

• Turn key solutions

• From characterization to full production

glass greenhouses

We integrate different

technologies

Wet Pad

Mesh net screened windows

Paved passage

Polycarbonate covered

Artificial

illumination

Fogging system

Thermal screen (half

open)

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It all starts with finding a location

It can be Anywhere

It can even be in the middle of the desert

We dig holes for foundations

Put up the poles

Bring in the equipment

And start building

It involves infrastructure development

We build a factory

An amazing factory

High Tech

With automation

With a pack house

We train the personnel

And do all the required certifications (CE, ISO )

But it’s so expensive! So why do it?

Because it is:

* Certified Hydroponics

* Lower Risk of Pathogen Contamination

* No Herbicide, Pesticide or Chemical Residues

* Grow local

* Environmentally Friendly

* Longer Shelf-Life

* Grow Year round

* Maximize Crop Yield, Uniform & Quality

* Minimizing Fertilizer & Water

•Expensive greenhouses •Expensive equipment •Expensive experts

•There is no shortage of land

•There is good machinery

• Price has increased by 5 times in the last ten years

• Cold chain transport even worse

• In leaf vegetables transportation can be up to 80% of the cost

• In the US many people can’t afford to eat vegetables

E Coli

(Local production)

Debt  60% 

Equity 40% 

Two fundamentals:

1. The most efficient Hydroponics growing system in the world

2. Automation of the field – RFS Rotating field system.

Water with nutriants

Growing on water with nutrients that are added

מ

N (NO3) Nitrogen

P (PO4) Phosphorus

K (K+) Potassium

Ca (Ca++) Calcium

Mg (Mg++) Magnesium

S (SO4) Sulfur

Na (Na+) Sodium

Cl (Cl-) Chorine

Fe (Fe++) Iron

Mn (Mn+) Manganese

Zn (Zn+) Zinc

Cu (Cu+) Copper

Mo (Mo++) Molybdenum

B (B+) Boron

It can be Cucumbers

It can be Strawberries

It can be tomatoes

A variety of Vine Crops

Vine Crops - are climbing vegetables like: cucumbers, watermelons, tomatoes, zucchini, etc.

Walmart’s visit to Growponics

Manolo Ryes VP. Produce

Jack Sinclair Executive VP. Head of

Supermarkets

President Shimon Peres

Presenting Our New Innovations:

1. Data Collection Robot - the DCR

2. Bioreactors for production of Organic Fertilizer

Platform Technology - Can be utilized for different applications:

Greenhouse control and monitoring

Strategic sites

Domestic

Borders

Intrusion Detection and Patrol systems: Smart City Applications

Funded by: Data Collection Robot

• Rail mounted platform – high durability and accuracy • Designed for Customization • Can carry any payload )Radar, Sonar, Thermal Cameras etc.)

• Can be installed outdoor and indoors.

Enabling Massive data collection and analysis (SQL)

Funded by: Data Collection Robot

The Basic principals of the technology: (Patented) • Accuracy and repeatability in frame grabbing (Presets) • Data collection at Regions of Interest (ROI) • High speed for low cost

Data Collection Capability: Pictures (vision) in the next step: UV, IR, Sound, ultrasound

Pattern recognition

Differing from drone technology

Funded by: Data Collection Robot

Autonomous Smart Patrol, monitoring and data collection

• Machine Learning • Artificial Intelligence • Image analysis

System modes: 1. Routine drive / To mission – destination 2. Scanning mode

3. Event handling

4. Manual control by control center

Percentage of color

Funded by: Data Collection Robot

Algorithm

DSP

Input signals

CPU

dS/dt > Th(t)

dS/dx > Th(x)

Mode B

Inspection Yes

Save S(x,t)

Mode A

Scanning

No Notification of suspected

intrusion

CMS

Transmit to central

Modulated

Signal

Relocate pod to danger point

Activation of inspection equipment

Verify intrusion

(at central control)

Mode C

Intervention

Yes

No

Human override

of pod

Operation of

Intervention equipment

Funded by: Data Collection Robot

Bioreactors for production of Organic Fertilizer The Need: To Replace Chemical Fertilizer Production. Fertilizer is Needed to Feed the World

1.5% globally

4% globally

120 million tons of Ammonia per year

Haber Bosch Ammonia Plant Energy

Natural gas

€ 40 B market per year

Cyanobacteria Funded by:

Our Solution

Na No Sodium

100% available to plants

Biological process

Produced on-site

No pathogens, fibers or residues

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Use a Natural Bacteria Called Cyanobacteria Create Organic Fertilizer From Air, Water and Sun.

Cyanobacteria

-Polycarbonate tubes -Air pump -Pipes, valves -Sensors

In a Bioreactor:

Funded by: Cyanobacteria

N2

N2

N2 Cyanobacteria produces ammonia NH3In its cells.

The Biolaphos makes it release the ammonia from the cell into the water in gas phase.

Nitrogen in the air

Light

Organic Biolaphos

The Process

Photosynthesis:

6CO2 + 6H2O → C6OH12O6 + 6O2

CO2

Organic fertilizer

base

Glucose

Just to compare:

From the air

N2 + 3H2O → 2NH3 + 1½O2

NH3

NH3

Funded by: Cyanobacteria

How does it work:

Sun

Water

Air

Nitrogen Ammonia

Nitrification Unit

Ammonia in gas phase Cyanobacteria

Photo-Bioreactor

Nitrate

Calcium nitrate

fertilizer

Greenhouse

3.8 Kg /day of Nitrogen

Blocking ammonia assimilation

Calcium Carbonate

Organic Inhibitor Bialaphos.

NH3 Soluble In water

Funded by: Cyanobacteria

Why do it?

• Reactor CAPEX: € 291,000

• Reactor OPEX: € 36,000

Nursery

Fertilizing Center

Cyanobacteria Reactor 250 m2

1375 Kg Nitrogen Per Year

• Additional annual revenue € 250,000

ROI: < 2 years

Nitrification Reactor 10 m2

Funded by: Cyanobacteria

Meeting Green Deal Objectives

Zero CO2 emissions Clean sun energy

High yield organic farming

Pathogen free

In line fertilizer production No packing materials

High quality fruits and

vegetables

Sustainable approach

Local production

Funded by: Cyanobacteria

We are disrupting a multimillion Dollar industry. We are looking for:

• Commercialization partners

• Technical partners - for developing more applications

- For developing more software algorithms

Thank You

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