Project Launch: High-Density Strawberry Farming in a Controlled Environment

After successfully developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to grow lettuce hydroponically using IoT and machine learning, we’re now embarking on an exciting expansion: growing strawberries in a controlled environment agriculture (CEA) system.

This project isn't just about growing berries — it's about creating a repeatable, scalable, and data-driven framework for high-value crop cultivation that aligns with economic principles of Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) > Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC).

Overview:
Project Room4All NUOC is a transformative initiative at the intersection of AI, IoT, and vertical farming. It aims to showcase the potential of sovereign blockchain and web3 technologies in addressing real-world challenges in Southeast Asia, particularly through precision agriculture. With an emphasis on community-driven participation and open-source development, the project serves as both a proof of concept (POC) and a blueprint for sustainable innovation.

The pilot program consists of two critical phases: IoT/sensors/datalogging and AI/ML. To achieve seamless integration, both teams must work collaboratively. The key to success lies in proper design, accurate monitoring, and triggering, with comprehensive datalogging of all relevant data points.

A Data-Driven Approach to Vertical Farming
In the world of farming, new methods are constantly being explored to meet the increasing demand for food. One promising approach is the use of data-driven techniques in vertical farming, where crops are grown in controlled indoor environments.

We believe that the success of this project hinges on a multidisciplinary approach and welcome collaboration with domain experts and we welcome all to join us playing a vital role in bringing our innovative ideas to life and contributing to the growth of the start-up community in the region.

Since the publication of the previous article, numerous developments have taken place. We have successfully achieved certification as blockchain developers for our Blockchain Project Leads. Additionally, we are delighted to share that we've introduced two new blockchain projects: "hashrepos," featuring an ERC-721 smart contract, and "room4all," incorporating various web3 functionalities.