Main outcome of this project is to prepare for the launch of one or two products of an up and coming clean tech start-up.

1. Piloting and testing a new product or technology
2. Iterating and improving on an existing product or technology

Flower pot tasks:
-Improve the pot ability to withstand constant watering

-Improve the pot's anti-mold properties.

-Create prototypes to be tested in Harvest Today's indoor growing system.

-Conduct comparative analysis (coir, recycled paper pulp, & peat moss) for nurseries and for indoor growing systems..

-Help guide the discussion with the manufacturer's chief scientist & supervise proof of concept pilot runs.

Soil amendment tasks:

-Evaluate and assess possible machinery for a pilot demonstration site by visiting an existing facility and demonstration test site.

-Evaluate ideal storage of biomass, composting/drying rate to kill seeds, pest, & pathogens and determine desired moisture content of the product, & shelf life.

-Assess beneficial organism & fungi to include for plant growth

-Develop new distribution models and sale leads.

-Conduct field test to assess best uses and evaluate performance in comparison to the leading products on the market.

-Staff time support during virtual meetings with selected manufacturing & supplier partners.

-Staff time to support any question or concerns via email/slack/phone or video call.

-Access to an existing technical file and design work for the flowerpot development.

-Willing to support expenses incurred over prototyping, and grant access to a fabrication lab and space at the university to test prototypes.

-Willing to incur lab/ testing costs.