Innovating the agri-food
value chain with technology
Founded in 2014, N.THING is an agtech company developing modular vertical farming solutions powered by IoT and AI. We handle the entire process from farm design, construction, operations, cultivation to supply — aiming to become a leading fresh produce supplier in Korea and Asia through data and digital infrastructure.
Innovating the agri-food value chain with technology
Building a sustainable food ecosystem through smart vertical farm solutions and premium crop supply
N.THING in Numbers
What We Do
Fresh Produce Supply
We supply premium fresh vegetables from our Icheon farm to major retailers including E-mart, SSG, Baemin B-mart, Coupang, and Michelin-starred restaurants year-round.
Smart Farm Solutions
From modular container vertical farm CUBE to large-scale building-type plant factories, we provide turnkey solutions including design, construction, and operation consulting for governments, agricultural centers, universities, and enterprises.
Sustainability
Vertical farming is the cornerstone of sustainable future agriculture
Our Crops
Growing 11+ varieties of premium leafy greens and herbs
Premium brand delivering freshness by shipping with roots intact right after harvest
Awards & Recognition
CES 2020 Best Innovation
Farm as a Product & Farming as a Service
CES 2022 Innovation
Decentralised Farming Solution
WEF Technology Pioneer
Selected as 2022 Technology Pioneer
iF Design Award
Modular vertical farm CUBE design
UN Citipreneur
Selected as UN Urban Innovation Enterprise
E-mart ESG Best Partner
Top ESG partner company award
SME Innovation Award
Ministry of SMEs and Startups Minister Award
Certifications
Trusted Partners
History
Since founding in 2014, N.THING built the world's first modular vertical farm in 2020, supplying over 1 million packs of fresh vegetables annually to E-mart. Expanding nationwide since 2024 with proven technology and business viability.
Google Special Award (Global K Startup Program 2013), N.THING Inc. founded
Mobile farming diary service launched: 30K+ subscribers
SparkLabs Accelerator Batch 4, first investment secured
Venture company certification
IoT smart planter launched, $103K raised on Kickstarter
IoT-based cultivation environment monitoring system developed
Seoul urban smart farm project (IoT environmental monitoring sensor)
Modular hydroponic cultivation kit launched
Container smart farm prototype developed
First modular vertical farm built, cultivation test started (Seoul)
Series A funding: KRW 2.5B
Modular vertical farm PoC: Yongin, 30t/y capacity, premium F&B fresh produce supply (Sg Dinehill, etc.)
Successful extreme heat crop cultivation test in Abu Dhabi, UAE
CES 2020 Best Innovation Award — Farm as a Product & Farming as a Service
Middle East PoC project started (Cube X8), Abu Dhabi, UAE / iF Design Award
Series B funding: KRW 10B (E-mart, Woowa Brothers, Eugene Investment)
Modular vertical farm construction permit approved (Icheon)
National smart farm R&D project selected (~2024.12), next-gen autonomous high-density container farming system (KRW 8B scale)
Mass production farm completed: Icheon, 100t/y capacity / Bridge funding: KRW 16B
CES 2022 Sustainability Innovation Award (Decentralised Farming Solution)
Icheon farm production started, E-mart supply started
Ministry of Land, Saudi Arabia procurement support team, One Team Korea
WEF Technology Pioneer / KT&G R&D Center vertical farm: ginseng & tobacco research
Technology Credit Bureau (TCB) TI-2 rating (Excellent) from NICE
IPO lead manager selected: Samsung Securities
Seedling business registration, factory registration
Eco certifications: Pesticide-free, GAP certified / First vertical farm to receive Environmental Product Declaration
Baemin B-mart fresh produce supply started
Vertical farm orders & construction completed: Geochang-gun, Miryang-gun, etc.
SSG supply started
Samsung Welstory business viability PoC completed
Ottogi vertical farm order / Indonesia ODA vertical farm order
National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science: strawberry seedling mass production solution ordered
Building the Future of Agriculture Together
If you are interested in smart farming, fresh produce supply, or investment, please contact us.
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