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Accelerating AgTech Innovation
Vineland’s TOV Shared Research Trial offers a unique platform for agri-tech companies to validate, refine, and advance their horticultural technologies, efficiently and collaboratively.
The Goal
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To evaluate and advance emerging agri-technologies using real-world, commercial greenhouse conditions—ensuring they meet grower needs, demonstrate measurable impact, and are ready for market adoption.
The Objectives
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Technology Validation
Assess each innovation using Technology Readiness Level (TRL) criteria to determine performance, feasibility, and readiness for commercial deployment.
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Expert Collaboration
Provide participants with access to Vineland’s specialists in greenhouse systems, digital technology, and biological research to strengthen product refinement and development.
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Real-World Performance Testing
Generate reliable data by testing technologies within Vineland’s advanced greenhouse facilities, reducing development risk and confirming practical application.
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Grower-Driven Alignment
Use feedback from the Grower Advisory Panel—Matt Korpan, Steve Stasko, Michael Del Ciancio and Chad Brian—to ensure technologies align with commercial needs and operational realities.
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Cost-Effective Innovation Pathway
Offer shared access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, enabling companies to conduct high-quality trials at a fraction of the cost of running standalone tests.
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Enhanced Market Visibility
Increase exposure for participating technologies through Vineland’s newsletters and communications, reaching growers and industry decision-makers nationwide.