Oishii Farm Expands to Japan, Establishing Advanced Open Innovation Center
Oishii Farm Corporation, a U.S.-based plant factory startup headquartered in Kearny, New Jersey, has announced its expansion into Japan with the establishment of an Open Innovation Center in the Tokyo metropolitan area. This cutting-edge research and development facility will serve as the world’s most advanced plant factory R&D center, driving the future of sustainable agriculture.
Japan was strategically chosen for this expansion due to its leadership in both agricultural and industrial technologies—two key components essential for plant factory development. Since its founding, Oishii Farm has pursued global expansion, leveraging the U.S. market’s advantages in setting global standards while focusing on technological advancements.
The Open Innovation Center, set to launch by the end of 2025, will conduct research in various fields, including high-yield crop varieties, optimized cultivation techniques, factory automation, and AI-powered environmental control systems. By developing these advanced technologies, Oishii Farm aims to create turnkey solutions for plant factories—ready-to-deploy systems that can be implemented globally.
[Examples of research areas]
Agriculture: Optimal varieties for plant factories, cultivation technologies, etc.
Industrial area: Factory automation, AI environmental control systems, etc.
With climate change, resource shortages, and food security concerns increasing worldwide, plant factories present a sustainable solution. The industry is projected to grow exponentially, with a market value expected to surpass $1.3 trillion globally. Oishii Farm’s initiative not only strengthens Japan’s role in agricultural innovation but also fosters economic growth by creating high-tech jobs and new business opportunities.
By collaborating with industry leaders, Oishii Farm aspires to establish a new global industry from Japan, rivaling major sectors like automotive manufacturing. The company is actively seeking partners and talent who share its mission of transforming agriculture through technology.
For more information, visit Oishii Farm’s website.
Source：
https://oishiifarm.co.jp/blogs/news/release-1008-open-innovation-center
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