Partners

Meet the organizations pushing the ecosystem forward

  • BIRD

    US-Israel Binational R&D grants offer up to $1.5m for collaborative projects between U.S. (Virginia) and Israeli tech companies.

  • The Controlled Environment Agriculture Innovation Center

    The IALR is a dynamic center focused on driving economic transformation through innovative solutions in advanced learning, applied research, and manufacturing advancement. A collaborative project with Virginia Tech, IALR houses the Controlled Environment Agriculture Innovation Center, dedicated to propelling the controlled environment agriculture sector in the U.S. and internationally.

  • Controlled Environment Agriculture East 2024 Summit in Virginia

    The CEA Summit East is an annual event in Danville, Virginia, focused on advancing the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry. It gathers growers, researchers, educators, and suppliers, featuring expert speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Attendees explore the latest in CEA technology, trends, and best practices, making it vital for those in or entering the sector.

  • CEA Virginia Magazine

    The latest edition of the Virginia Economic Review in vedpvirginia's second-quarter publication focuses on significant Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry developments. It provides insights into advancements and future potentials within Virginia's CEA sector, exploring their impact on the state's economic landscape and offering a deep understanding of CEA innovations.

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About

Controlled Environment Agriculture Ecosystem

The Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry is a rapidly growing sector that encompasses a wide range of innovative technologies and solutions aimed at optimizing crop production, enhancing sustainability, and addressing global food security challenges. To help stakeholders navigate this complex ecosystem, we have created a comprehensive CEA Ecosystem Map that provides an intuitive and informative way to explore the various companies, technologies, and relationships within the industry.

Our CEA Ecosystem Map is the result of extensive research and analysis of hundreds Tech companies operating in the CEA space. These companies span across multiple categories, including cultivation systems, crop management, irrigation and water management, climate control and automation, crop nutrition and fertilization, data analytics, post-harvest technologies, and more. By carefully examining each company's offerings, target markets, and value propositions, we have developed a detailed taxonomy that allows users to quickly identify and understand the key players in each segment of the CEA industry.

One of the key features of our CEA Ecosystem Map is its interactive and user-friendly interface. Users can easily explore the various categories and sub-categories of the CEA industry, clicking on individual companies to access detailed information about their products, services, and target customers. This allows users to quickly identify potential partners, customers, or competitors, and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and innovations in the industry.