At Innovation Agritech Group (IAG), we’re committed to transforming agriculture through innovation, and that mission has taken an exciting new step forward. We’re thrilled to announce the installation of our GrowFrame360™ system at Sparsholt College Group’s University Centre Sparsholt (UCS), a leading institution in land-based education in the UK.
This milestone project brings our advanced aeroponic vertical farming technology directly into the academic setting, providing students with hands-on experience in one of the most innovative areas of modern agriculture.
A New Era for Agricultural Education
Housed in a repurposed agricultural building on the Sparsholt campus, the GrowFrame360™ is the first vertical farming system of its kind to be installed at UCS. It marks a significant leap towards sustainable agriculture and advanced crop science education for students aged 16 and above. By introducing this technology into the curriculum, Sparsholt is equipping the next generation of agricultural professionals with real-world experience in climate-resilient farming.
The GrowFrame360™ is a modular, scalable aeroponic system engineered for sustainable, high-efficiency crop production. Operating entirely without sunlight, soil, or pesticides, in a controlled environment allows for year-round growing. Its advanced design enables the replication of a wide range of global climate conditions and supports real-time data collection, ideal for both teaching and research. Each GrowFrame can cultivate up to 3,250 plants, making it perfectly suited for leafy greens, herbs, microgreens, and medicinal crops.
Supporting Innovation Through Education
The installation at Sparsholt includes a full academic setup: one GrowFrame360™ room, dedicated areas for germination and propagation, and essential operational zones. This comprehensive layout ensures students and researchers have everything they need to explore the full potential of vertical farming.
The facility will support UCS’s newly funded PhD program and serve as a demonstration site for local schools and visitors, helping to spark curiosity and drive awareness of sustainable agricultural practices.
Funding for the installation was made possible through a grant from the Department for Education’s Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF), with additional support from UCS for infrastructure adaptations.
Delivered by IAG Educate
This installation was delivered through IAG Educate, the specialist education division of IAG. IAG Educate brings commercial-grade vertical farming systems into universities and research institutions, helping them lead the way in crop science, sustainable agriculture, and innovative food production.
The GrowFrame360™ system enables practical learning and advanced research in areas such as plant biology, food systems, and engineering. The goal? Empowering the next generation to tackle global agricultural challenges through cross-disciplinary innovation.
Building on Proven Success
This marks IAG’s second UK educational deployment of the GrowFrame360™, following our successful integration at the University of Essex. That site has become a cornerstone of research and innovation, and we’re confident that Sparsholt will become a similar hub for next generation agritech learning.
With IAG Educate at the forefront, we’re proud to support academic institutions in delivering cutting-edge learning experiences and research opportunities that shape the future of agriculture.
For further information on our installation at Sparsholt College Group or academic installations, you can contact us at info@iagri-tech.com
18 June 2025
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