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Expanding urban farming with sustainable, AI-powered greenhouses to increase fresh food accessibility.

• First Commercial BioDome in Use: Supplying fresh, hyper-local produce to a farm-to-table restaurant.
• A Climate-Friendly Food System: Growing food where people live reduces transportation emissions, food waste, and reliance on industrial agriculture.
• Recognized Innovation: Founder Jerah Siegal was named a top innovator in NJ in 2024, reflecting industry leadership.
• Proven Market Traction: Five major contracts in progress with offices, universities, and businesses seeking sustainable food solutions.
• Government-Backed & Award-Winning: Secured four government grants and placed in six major pitch competitions.
• Patented Technology: Three patents pending and two trademarks, ensuring competitive differentiation.
• Sustainably Grown, Locally Sourced: BioDomes use 99% rainwater collection and advanced hydroponics to grow fresh, pesticide-free vegetables year-round.
• Strategic Partnerships: Recent partnerships with GrowSpan and GrowGeneration enhance supply chain and expansion efforts.

BioDome is redefining urban farming by creating sustainable, high-tech greenhouses that maximize efficiency and reduce environmental impact. These compact BioDomes can be installed on rooftops, parking lots, and underutilized urban spaces, using advanced hydroponic technology and rainwater collection to produce fresh, nutrient-rich vegetables year-round. By eliminating long-distance food transport and providing a hyper-local food source, BioDome aims to cut carbon emissions while ensuring city dwellers have access to high-quality, pesticide-free produce. With strategic partnerships in place, including contracts with universities, businesses, and farm-to-table restaurants, BioDome is already demonstrating market demand for its innovative farming solutions.

The company is raising funds to expand to a new location, enhancing its production capacity and furthering research and development on AI-powered monitoring systems. This expansion will support BioDome’s mission to provide sustainable food solutions to urban communities while making its technology accessible to a broader range of businesses and institutions. With multiple government grants secured and a growing list of commercial contracts, BioDome is positioned for significant growth in the urban agriculture sector. Investors will support the continued development of BioDome’s patented technology and help scale operations to meet increasing demand for fresh, locally grown food.

Company Info

BioDome is transforming urban farming by creating sustainable greenhouses to provide fresh, locally grown food year-round.

BioDome is a company focused on expanding urban farming with the use of sustainable greenhouses designed to provide hyper-local, fresh produce. The company’s BioDome units are compact, high-tech, and can be installed on rooftops, parking lots, and unused spaces in cities and suburbs. They use 99% rainwater collection and hydroponic systems to grow pesticide-free vegetables year-round. BioDome’s mission is to reduce the environmental impact of traditional agriculture by eliminating long-haul food transport and providing communities with fresh, locally grown food.

BioDome has secured several partnerships with local restaurants, universities, and businesses to provide them with sustainable food solutions. They have received government grants and have filed for patents on their innovative technologies. BioDome’s business model includes expanding to new locations, and it aims to grow through partnerships, direct-to-consumer sales, and revenue from installing BioDome units. The company’s long-term strategy is to create a scalable urban farming solution that brings fresh, sustainable produce to more communities while reducing the environmental footprint of traditional food systems.