Grow Profitable and Sustainable Vertical Farm Ventures and Greenhouses from Start to Finish
We provide business expertise and analytical advisory services to investors, entrepreneurs, industry partners, and community organizers to de-risk the process of building sustainable and profitable indoor vertical farms and greenhouses. We offer the following services:
Start-ups and Investors
- Venture Strategy
- Financial Feasibility, Risk Mgt and Due Diligence
- Market Research
Established Companies
- Farm Operations Sustainability and Optimization
- Training and Workforce Development
- Marketing Surveys and Promotion
Our expertise is grounded in data-driven knowledge, business modelling and evidence-based industry experience. We are tech agnostic and driven by a desire to realize profitability for our clients.

Eric W. Stein, Ph.D.
Founder and Executive Director
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We believe that the establishment of the Center of Excellence will propel the overall development of the indoor agriculture industry.
Market Research

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Water Analysis and Managment

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Rolling Stone: Is this the Future of Farming?
Summary: An article on indoor farming ("Is This Giant Greenhouse in Kentucky the Future of Farming?") was published August 22, 2021 in the Rolling Stone. The focus of the article is on AppHarvest, a large 60 acre greenhouse operation in rural Kentucky. The bulk of the...

Digitization of Hydroponic Vertical Farms & Greenhouses
Publication Profile The following is a profile of a book chapter by Dr. Eric W. Stein on the Digital Transformation of Agriculture. Citation Source: Stein, Eric W. "The Digital Transformation of Agriculture: Industry 4.0 Advances in Hydroponic Vertical Farms and...
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Research Model to Rank Energy Production
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 22 (2013) 640–654 Eric W. Stein A comprehensive multi-criteria model to rank electric energy production technologies The purpose of this research was to develop a model for decision-makers to rank various renewable and...

“Role of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) in Supporting Acquired Resilience”
Summary: Dr. Eric W. Stein, Executive Director of the Center of Excellence for Indoor Agriculture, recently spoke at the conference on the role of CEA in supporting the development of acquired resilience for human health. What, When and Where: Academic conference...