Press releases

Discover the latest press releases from IGS.

December 16, 2024

Plans unveiled to build next-generation circular “GigaFarm” in up-state New York

Empire State Greenhouses (ESG) will partner with vertical farming technology provider, Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), to deliver 100 Growth Towers capable of sustainably producing 6.4 million pounds of produce per year

December 16, 2024

Plans unveiled to build next-generation circular “GigaFarm” in up-state New York

Empire State Greenhouses (ESG) will partner with vertical farming technology provider, Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), to deliver 100 Growth Towers capable of sustainably producing 6.4 million pounds of produce per year

November 8, 2024

Sustainable food production industry blooming in Dubai Food Tech Valley as GigaFarm initiative lays foundations

GigaFarm construction begins at Dubai’s Food Tech Valley, heralding a new era in decarbonised food production.

January 18, 2024

Investors back IGS with £22.5 million in Series C fundraise

We have secured £22.5 million in a Series C fundraise to support significant global expansion, deploying our vertical farming technology to customers worldwide.

January 17, 2024

HRH The Princess Royal officially declares IGS’ Engineering Innovation Centre open

We were delighted to receive a visit from Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, who officially opened our Engineering Innovation Centre in Inverkeithing, Scotland.

December 6, 2023

IGS partners with ReFarm on game-changing GigaFarm in Dubai

Six complementary technologies planned for waste-to-value site in global first designed to decarbonise food production and maximise resource efficiency.

November 20, 2023

IGS launches world-first international Research Network

We’ve launched an industry-first Research Network to fast-track vertical farming innovation.

November 15, 2023

IGS earns B Corp accreditation

We're proud to have earned B Corp accreditation thanks to the social and environmental procedures we have in place.

December 19, 2022

IGS bolsters board with seasoned business leader

We've welcomed seasoned Chicago-based business leader and attorney, Andrea Zopp, to our board.

November 16, 2022

IGS selects Loveland, Colorado for North American headquarters

Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) has today announced that Loveland, Colorado, will be home to its North American headquarters as the business continues its expansion

November 8, 2022

IGS partners with HarvestUp to build vertical farm at a Missouri technical college

Agricultural infrastructure supplier Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) has signed a new partnership agreement with HarvestUp, the smart farming business, to build a vertical farm at a Missouri technical college campus.

June 23, 2022

IGS to deliver vertical farm tech to East Coast USA through partnership with Cubic Acres

IGS has announced a new strategic partnership agreement with Long Island-based CubicAcres which will see the grower expand its commercial operations to deliver high-quality, sustainably grown crops for consumption on the East Coast of the USA.

February 10, 2022

Potager Farm and IGS to build Germany’s first retail park-based vertical farm

Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) has secured a partnership with Potager Farm, a subsidiary of grocery-anchored real estate firm Greenman Group, to build the first retail park-based vertical farm in Germany.

November 4, 2021

IGS achieves £42 million Series B fundraise with announcement at COP26

Intelligent Growth Solutions Ltd (IGS), the Scottish agritech business, has today announced the conclusion of its Series B funding round with a total raise of £42.2 million.