Richmond, Virginia Patent of the Year – 2024/2025

Babylon Micro-Farms Inc. has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for its innovation in automated indoor agriculture. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11930746, titled ‘Automated hydroponic growing appliance’, introduces a plug-and-play system that simplifies hydroponic farming through intelligent automation.

This appliance integrates essential components for hydroponic cultivation, including a growing area, processor, mixing chamber, and multiple reservoirs. It employs a feedback loop to monitor and adjust environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide levels, pH, and nutrient concentration. The system’s design allows users to grow various crops simultaneously with minimal maintenance, making it accessible to individuals without prior farming experience.

By automating the regulation of optimal growing conditions, the appliance ensures consistent and efficient plant growth. Its modular structure supports the stratification of crops, enabling the cultivation of different plant types within the same system. This innovation addresses the challenges of urban farming and food accessibility by providing a scalable solution for fresh produce cultivation in diverse environments.

Babylon Micro-Farms’ development represents a significant advancement in sustainable agriculture, offering a user-friendly approach to indoor farming that can contribute to food security and environmental conservation.