Urban Crop Solutions is a pioneering brand that aims to advance agriculture using cutting-edge technology for a more sustainable food supply chain. Founded in 2014 by Maarten Vandecruys and Frederic Bulcaen, the brand recognized the urgent need for sustainable and smart solutions due to climate change and urbanization's impact on our global food system. Urban Crop Solutions has heavily invested in crop research and technology development, allowing them to achieve remarkable goals: growing more crops using less resources, producing nutrient-rich and fresh ingredients year-round, and making fresh produce accessible and affordable, even in challenging climates.

Moving beyond conventional farming, their state-of-the-art research center is focused on developing growth algorithms for a variety of applications, ranging from staple foods to space exploration missions. Their solutions have been deployed in various industries, such as biotech for alternative protein and cultivated meat production. With their innovative indoor vertical farming methods, Urban Crop Solutions contributes significantly to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, including reducing water usage by 95%, eliminating waste and reducing the distance food travels from field to fork, and creating food security through sustainable agriculture.

Moreover, their practices protect terrestrial ecosystems, use 90% less land, and produce 20-30 times more food compared to traditional agriculture. Urban Crop Solutions has been widely recognized for their groundbreaking work, receiving awards such as the SDG Award, the Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies List, and the AgTech Breakthrough Award. By offering advanced solutions for indoor farming, Urban Crop Solutions not only addresses the global challenges in food production but also creates local, full-time jobs and contributes to economic growth in various communities worldwide