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Science-led agronomy and AI decision support for vertical farms & greenhouses

Crop Urbanis combines controlled-environment agriculture expertise, field-tested protocols and AI/data tools to help teams design, launch and optimise vertical farms and hydroponic greenhouses.

Alongside consulting, training and research, Crop Urbanis is developing a pilot-ready decision-support product that structures project data, crop protocols, SOPs, KPI tracking and operational knowledge into expert-reviewed AI-assisted workflows.

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Crop Urbanis

Agritech for controlled-environment agriculture

Led by Ilia Sukhodolov — plant scientist and international consultant based in Paris, with projects across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America and Asia.

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Technology in development

Crop Urbanis is productising repeated agronomic workflows into a controlled-environment agriculture decision-support product. The platform connects project data, greenhouse operating parameters, crop protocols, SOPs, KPI dashboards and AI-assisted knowledge retrieval so teams can move from feasibility to operation with clearer assumptions and measurable feedback loops.

Pilot

Project-data structuring

Site layouts, utility capacity, crop targets, budgets, regulatory constraints and yield history are transformed into reusable data models for feasibility and operational planning.

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Expert-reviewed AI support

AI supports agronomic knowledge retrieval, SOP updates, multilingual training material and diagnostics. Outputs remain reviewed by agronomy experts.

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Dashboards and optimisation loops

KPI tracking, post-launch monitoring and optimisation plans turn farm operations into measurable cycles rather than isolated consulting reports.

Open Technology and AI

Projects delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America & Asia

Operating from Paris with engagements in France, Italy, Qatar, China, Spain and beyond to prove systems in extreme climates and dense cities alike.

Clients

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Agritech Startups — Vertical farms & Greenhouses

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Investors & Developers — Greenhouses & Vertical Farm Projects

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Suppliers & System Integrators — Equipment for CEA

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Retailers & Wholesalers — Produce from Controlled-Environment Agriculture

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Restaurants, Chefs & Foodservice — Farm-to-Table CEA

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Cities, NGOs & Education — Permaculture & Community Farms

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Real Estate Developers & Facility Managers — Retrofit & Build for CEA

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Existing Farm Operators — Scale & OPEX Optimization

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Services

Feasibility & Business Planning

Validate market fit, model CAPEX/OPEX, and equip investors with decision-ready numbers before you break ground.

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Farm Concept & Site Design

Translate goals into layouts, utilities, and environmental controls ready for construction or retrofit permits.

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Crop Management & Fertigation

Deploy nutrient programmes, IPM and monitoring that keep yields stable across leafy greens, fruiting crops and herbs.

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Turn-key Start-up & Commissioning

Coordinate procurement, installation and first growth cycles until your team runs independently.

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Site Assessment & Due Diligence

Audit infrastructure, climate risks and utility capacity to de-risk leases, retrofits or acquisitions.

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Engineering & Tech Specs

Specify lighting, HVAC, fertigation and automation stacks tuned to your crop recipes and energy targets.

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Post-Harvest & Logistics

Protect quality with cold chain, packaging and dispatch routines designed for your routes.

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OPEX Optimisation & Protocol Development

Tune SOPs, labour and energy use to unlock measurable efficiencies once your farm is live.

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Market Research & Go-to-Market

Map demand, pricing and channels so production plans align with ready buyers.

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Investment Support & Fundraising

Build decks, models and diligence packages that unlock capital for resilient food systems.

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Training, SOPs & Remote Support

Equip teams with playbooks, workshops and remote monitoring to sustain excellence.

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Schools, Universities & Community Projects

Design educational farms, workshops and impact programmes embedded in your community.

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Portfolio

Projects spanning vertical farms, greenhouses, research labs and community programmes — each case study documents services delivered, crops supported and outcomes achieved.

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Answers to common questions

Who is Crop Urbanis?

Crop Urbanis is run by Ilia Sukhodolov, a plant scientist and international consultant specializing in vertical farming, hydroponic greenhouses, and sustainable agriculture. The mission of Crop Urbanis is to help businesses, institutions, and individuals create efficient and resilient food systems adapted to modern challenges.

Do you only work on vertical farms and greenhouses?

Not only. We design and optimize production in vertical farms, greenhouses, hybrid/retrofitted spaces and compact urban sites. Typical locations include restaurants and bars (on-site herbs & microgreens), hotels and resorts, corporate and school cafeterias, universities & research labs, hospitals, supermarkets/dark stores, community centers and NGOs, logistics warehouses, rooftops and basements. If a space can safely host utilities and basic climate control, we can adapt a system to it.

How can Crop Urbanis support my project?

From idea to operations: feasibility and crop/system selection; layout and technology recommendations (hydroponics, lighting, fertigation, water reuse/purification); crop production protocols & SOPs; plant nutrition programs; integrated pest & disease management; yield, quality and cost optimization; team training; remote/onsite supervision; business modelling and CAPEX/OPEX planning for investors.

What crops do you work with?

Lettuce & leafy greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplant, culinary herbs, saffron, mushrooms, edible flowers, and fodder/microgreens. We’re crop-agnostic—if you grow it, we’ll tune the system for it.

I'm not in Paris, can you still help me?

Yes. We support clients remotely and on-site across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America and Asia with consulting, training, and project supervision.

Who might need my service?

Agribusinesses and growers; hospitality groups (hotels, restaurants, bars); retailers and food brands; universities & research institutions; NGOs and development programs; municipalities & community projects; and investors/founders planning new farms. Early engagement reduces risk and saves costs.

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Upskill your team

Master Hydroponic Nutrient Solutions

Three live sessions with coaching clinics to master nutrient design, diagnostics and implementation.

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Microgreens Introduction Course Available in 6 Languages

On-demand YouTube playlist with worksheets covering crop selection, scheduling and post-harvest handling.

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Ready to discuss your project?

Share your facility type, crops and timelines so we can scope an engagement that fits your goals.

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