Winner - $100K Seed Funding

Growing the Future with AI-Powered Agriculture

Modular hydroponic farming system addressing food insecurity, climate volatility, and resource scarcity through sustainable technology.

$100K

Seed Funding Won

1st Place

2025 Capital One/DSU Competition

AI-Powered

Disease Detection & Management

Scalable

Home to Commercial Solutions

About FarmNive

Revolutionizing agriculture through innovation and technology

Our Mission

FarmNive (formerly AgroVision) is an AI-powered modular hydroponic farming system designed to transform sustainable agriculture. We address critical challenges including food insecurity, climate volatility, and agricultural resource scarcity.

Our solution empowers both rural and urban communities to establish reliable, sustainable food production systems that scale from home gardens to commercial operations.

Our Achievement

In April 2025, our team won first place in the graduate-level category at the Capital One/Delaware State University Innovation Venture Competition, securing $100,000 in seed funding to accelerate our mission.

"FarmNive's standout pitch—and their win—demonstrated the vital role HBCU students play in driving innovation at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and entrepreneurship."

Our Technology

Cutting-edge features for modern agriculture

Modular Hydroponics

Scalable infrastructure with automated water and nutrient management systems that adapt from home units to commercial pods.

AI-Powered Detection

Advanced computer vision and machine learning for real-time disease detection and crop health monitoring.

Digital Dashboard

User-friendly interface with mobile integration for remote monitoring and control of your farming operations.

AR/VR Training

Immersive augmented and virtual reality tools for training, monitoring, and optimizing farming practices.

Resource Optimization

Smart water and nutrient management that reduces waste and maximizes crop yield efficiency.

Data Analytics

Comprehensive analytics and insights to optimize growing conditions and improve harvest outcomes.

Our Team

Diverse expertise driving innovation

DN

David Nyarko

Technical Director

Doctor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering

DB

Dapiriye Briggs

Research and Development

Ph.D. Candidate, Computer & Electrical Engineering

ON

Obiageli Nwachukwu

Sales and Marketing

M.S. in Bioinformatics

MO

Marvellous Ododoh

Business and Operations

MBA Candidate

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Kofi Nyarko - Director of the Center for Equitable Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Systems

Our Vision

Building a sustainable agricultural future

Next Steps

  • Scale prototyping and refine our technology
  • Conduct field tests in selected communities
  • Establish partnerships with farmers, schools, and agricultural institutions
  • Develop co-created training programs
  • Accelerate adoption in underserved communities

Impact Goals

  • Address food insecurity in urban and rural communities
  • Provide climate-resilient farming solutions
  • Reduce agricultural resource consumption
  • Democratize access to advanced farming technology
  • Support sustainable local food production

Get in Touch

Interested in partnering with us or learning more?

We're actively seeking partnerships with farmers, educational institutions, and organizations committed to sustainable agriculture.

Morgan State University

School of Engineering