What Inno-3B does

Inno-3B is a Quebec-based manufacturer of automated modular vertical farming systems for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), founded in 2014 and headquartered in Saint-Pacôme. The company designs, builds, and delivers scalable production towers featuring water-cooled LED lighting (which it claims triples shelf density vs. conventional methods), Siemens-powered automation including automated tray extraction, real-time batch traceability, biological pest control, and a heat recovery module capable of recycling 70% of energy used. Underlying technology operates in a closed-loop environment with no pesticides and very low CO2 consumption, and is described as Industry 4.0-ready.

The company monetizes primarily through hardware sales of these vertical farming systems to three core customer segments: food retailers (via the CultiGo platform for in-store microgreens production), commercial vertical farming operators (selling turnkey production towers), and plant-based pharmaceutical companies (deploying closed-environment towers for molecular farming of monoclonal antibodies and proteins in Nicotiana benthamiana). A secondary revenue stream flows through the Ocean Vert joint venture with Courchesne Larose, in which Inno-3B co-produces and distributes leafy greens under the MIDI brand in Quebec retail channels. Pricing is custom and quote-based on enterprise contracts; there is no disclosed SaaS or recurring component.

Inno-3B has raised approximately $6M in a 2019 private funding round (with prior investment from Cycle Momentum in 2015 and a 2018 round including Premier Tech as an early investor), supplemented by $1.6M in Quebec government investment for a demonstration center and $6.8M in provincial funding directed to the Ocean Vert JV (whose two-vertical-farm project is valued at over $19M). The company operated with 1-10 employees prior to its April 2026 acquisition by Premier Tech, which absorbed Inno-3B into its newly created Premier Tech Controlled Culture Business Group alongside Dutch CEA firm Artechno as part of Premier Tech's entry into the controlled environment agriculture market.

Name

Inno-3B

Legal name

Inno-3B

Website

https://inno-3b.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Inno-3B designs, builds, and sells automated modular vertical farming systems with proprietary water-cooled LED lighting and Siemens-powered automation, serving food retailers, commercial vertical farm operators, and plant-based pharmaceutical companies globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vertical Farming Equipment

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311), Food Crops Grown Under Cover (11141)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Vertical Farming Systems & Racking (Indoor Farms, Multi-tier) (AFAAAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) / Vertical Farming (Indoor LED Farms) (AFAGAHAJ), CEA Monitoring, Sensors & Automation Software (SCADA, IoT, Climate/Recipe Control) (AFAAAHAG), Greenhouse Structures & Construction (Frames, Glazing, Benches) (AFAAAHAA)

Keywords

• Vertical farming systems
• Controlled environment agriculture
• Automated farming equipment
• Indoor agriculture technology
• Modular growing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-pacôme

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vertical Farming Equipment and Systems Sales: Inno-3B designs, builds, and sells automated vertical farming towers and modular systems to customers. The company charges for the design, construction, and delivery of automated production towers. Equipment includes towers, automated crop handling systems, LED lighting, and full turnkey solutions.
2. Joint Venture - Ocean Vert (Consumer Produce Sales): Through the joint venture Ocean Vert (co-owned with Courchesne Larose), Inno-3B earns revenue from producing and selling leafy greens and microgreens under the MIDI brand to retailers across Quebec. Production targets 650 tonnes annually within a few years.
3. Plant-Based Pharmaceutical Molecular Farming: Inno-3B provides its closed-environment production platform for plant-based pharmaceutical companies developing monoclonal antibody treatments and other proteins. Capacity for up to 400,000 doses per week for pharmaceuticals.
4. Licensing / Technology Deployment: Through the CultiGo platform model, Inno-3B enables retailers (e.g., Avril Supermarché Santé) to deploy its technology on-premise, generating revenue through technology licensing and system deployment agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Inno-3B designs, manufactures, and installs fully automated, modular vertical farming systems for controlled environment agriculture. The systems include automated crop handling, water-cooled LED lighting, real-time traceability, and heat recovery, and are configured for food retailers (via the CultiGo in-store platform), commercial leafy-greens producers (via the Ocean Vert joint venture), and plant-based pharmaceutical manufacturers (molecular farming). All operations run in a closed-loop, pesticide- and synthetic-fertilizer-free environment.

Product overview

Inno-3B is a Quebec-based company specializing in automated modular vertical farming systems for controlled environment agriculture. The product portfolio centers on the Inno-3B Vertical Farming System — a modular, scalable platform featuring automated crop handling, water-cooled LED lighting, built-in traceability, and heat recovery capabilities. The company's CultiGo platform enables retailers to deploy on-site vertical farming with a focus on sustainability (GHG reduction, pesticide elimination, local production). Inno-3B also developed specialized pharmaceutical-grade vertical farming towers for plant-based molecular farming. The company operates through joint ventures including Ocean Vert (producing MIDI brand leafy greens) and serves customers like Avril Supermarché Santé and Madar Farms. Automation is powered by Siemens technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CultiGo: A sustainable food production model and integrated platform enabling food retailers to deploy vertical farming technology for local production of microgreens and leafy vegetables

Products and services

• Inno-3B Vertical Farming System Fully automated, modular, scalable vertical farming equipment using closed-loop controlled environment agriculture, automated crop handling, water-cooled LED lighting, real-time traceability, and heat recovery. Built for enterprises growing microgreens, leafy greens, and plant-based pharmaceuticals.
• CultiGo Platform Sustainable food production platform and licensing model that enables food retailers (e.g., Avril Supermarché Santé) to deploy Inno-3B's automated vertical farming equipment on-premise, producing microgreens and leafy vegetables in-store under their own brands.
• Ocean Vert Vertical Farming Operations Joint venture with Courchesne Larose that operates Inno-3B-powered vertical farms (Saint-Pacôme and a second Quebec site) to produce and distribute leafy vegetables at scale targeting 650 tonnes/year under the MIDI brand.
• MIDI Brand (Leafy Greens) Consumer-facing brand for Ocean Vert's vertically farmed produce, including spring mix, baby spinach, and baby arugula, distributed through Quebec retail channels.
• Pharmaceutical Vertical Farming Tower Closed-environment production tower configured for plant-based molecular farming of monoclonal antibodies and proteins using Nicotiana benthamiana, enabling pharma production with capacity up to ~4,000 doses/week of COVID therapeutic antibodies and up to 400,000 doses/week for other pharmaceuticals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-25% increase in microgreens sales category for Avril Supermarché Santé
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Premier TechcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026Premier Tech acquired Inno-3B as part of its launch of the Premier Tech Controlled Culture Business Group, marking entry into the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) market. Premier Tech is leveraging its existing portfolio in horticulture, automation, wastewater management, biological and digital solutions to deliver integrated end-to-end solutions for growers and producers worldwide.
• Courchesne LarosecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Courchesne Larose (over 100-year-old fruit and vegetable company with 2,500+ employees) formed Ocean Vert joint venture with Inno-3B. The partnership combines Courchesne's distribution expertise with Inno-3B's vertical farming technology. Ocean Vert received $6.8M in provincial government funding and is deploying two vertical farms in Quebec.
• Ocean VertcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Ocean Vert is a Quebec joint venture between Courchesne Larose and Inno-3B, founded in 2021. It aims to establish Quebec as a leader in vertical farming with 100% Quebec technology. Products marketed under the MIDI brand. Two vertical farms planned (Saint-Pacôme and another location) targeting 650 tonnes/year of leafy vegetables.
• PlantForm CorporationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2020Partnership to build and operate a pilot molecular farm at Inno-3B's 35,000 sq. ft. facility in St-Pacôme for developing monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 and prophylactic applications. Combining Inno-3B's closed-environment platform with PlantForm's proprietary vivoXPRESS biopharmaceutical manufacturing platform. Production target: ~4,000 doses/week of therapeutic antibodies.
• Cape Bio PharmsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2020Cape Bio Pharms (University of Cape Town spin-off) partnered with Inno-3B and PlantForm to develop SARS-CoV-2 Spike Proteins for rapid diagnostic test kits and increase plant-based production capacity worldwide using Inno-3B's closed-environment production platform.
• BiopterresupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2020Biopterre is a college center for technology transfer focused on bioresources. Partnered with Inno-3B in the COVID-19 response initiative, contributing applied research and technology transfer capabilities.
• Madar FarmsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2020Inno-3B signed an agreement for the design, construction, and delivery of an automated production tower to Madar Farms in the UAE. Using Inno-3B's technology, Madar Farms plans to triple its microgreens production and produce tomatoes exclusively under LED lighting — a world first. Delivery scheduled for summer 2020. Location: between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
• Avril Supermarché SantémajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvril Supermarché Santé (Quebec health food retailer with 8 stores) partnered with Inno-3B to deploy the CultiGo platform for in-store microgreens production at their Laval location. The installation produces enough microgreens to supply all 8 stores and bistros. This partnership increased Avril's microgreens sales by 20-25%.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sky Greens: Sky Greens is a Singapore-based developer of low-carbon hydraulic vertical farming systems for tropical urban environments. Comparable to Inno-3B on modular vertical farming hardware design and target use cases in dense, food-insecure regions.
• Bowery Farming: Bowery operates large-scale smart indoor farms using proprietary automation and sensors to grow pesticide-free leafy greens. Direct overlap with Inno-3B in CEA-based indoor farming technology and food retail distribution, though Bowery is operator-led rather than equipment-led.
• 80 Acres Farms: 80 Acres Farms operates fully automated indoor vertical farms producing leafy greens and herbs using advanced CEA technology. Comparable to Inno-3B on automation-first vertical farming and similar customer base of retailers seeking locally grown produce.
• Artechno Growsystems: Artechno is a Dutch vertical farming systems manufacturer that designs and builds automated indoor growing systems for horticulture. Acquired by Premier Tech alongside Inno-3B in April 2026 to form the Premier Tech Controlled Culture business group, making it the most direct peer in automated vertical farm equipment.
• BrightFarms: BrightFarms operates hydroponic greenhouses supplying fresh leafy greens to grocery retailers across the US. Comparable to Inno-3B's food retail customer segment and produce distribution model, though using greenhouse rather than fully indoor vertical farming.
• Infarm: Infarm builds modular in-store and distribution-center vertical farming units deployed inside grocery stores, closely mirroring Inno-3B's CultiGo in-store retail concept. Comparable in serving food retailers with automated growing systems that produce microgreens and herbs on-premise.
• Gotham Greens: Gotham Greens operates a network of commercial-scale greenhouses producing leafy greens and herbs for retail and food service across North America. Comparable to Inno-3B on the production side through Ocean Vert JV and to the broader CEA leafy greens market.
• Spread Co. Spread operates fully automated indoor lettuce factories in Japan using robotics and CEA technology. Comparable to Inno-3B's automation-first approach to indoor vertical farming and similar focus on leafy vegetable production.
• Plenty Unlimited: Plenty is a US-based vertical farming operator and equipment developer using automated indoor farms to grow leafy greens. Both companies build controlled-environment growing systems targeting food retail and commercial farming customers, though Plenty is more vertically integrated as an operator.

Emerging players

• Kalera: Kalera is a US-based vertical farming company producing leafy greens for food retail using hydroponic indoor systems. Comparable to Inno-3B's produce distribution through Ocean Vert and direct overlap in target produce categories and retail customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors9 records

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M&A

Investments

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