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Wishing a Happy New Year from iyris and the SecondSky Team!🌟 As we reflect on a year of growth and innovation we want to express our deepest gratitude to our incredible partners, customers, and supporters around the globe. Your trust in iyris and SecondSky fuels our mission to transform agriculture through our innovative technologies. Here's to another year of strong partnerships, growth, and innovation. 🎉 Wishing you all a prosperous and productive 2025! #agtech #iyris #SecondSky #sustainableagriculture #greenhouses #innovation

We are excited to announce that Daniel Bryant, CTO of iyris, will be participating in a panel session at the COP16 event in Riyadh, in collaboration with KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This session will delve into the critical role startups play in tackling some of the most pressing global sustainability challenges, particularly in reversing desertification, land degradation, and drought. The panel will discuss how startups drive innovation for global sustainability goals, focusing on: - Urgent vs. Long-Term Solutions - Scaling technologies for global impact - Innovation and Partnerships - Sustainable Business Models #COP16 #Sustainability #StartupsForGood #ClimateAction #Innovation #TechForGood #UNDP #Iyris #Vision2030 #Desertification #LandDegradation #CircularEconomy

We are proud to share that our founder, Dr. Ryan Lefers, has returned as a judge for the #FoodTechChallenge! As one of the Founders at iyris, Dr. Lefers embodies our commitment to driving sustainable agtech solutions that empower communities to adapt to climate challenges. At iyris, we’re dedicated to solving the complex interplay between food, water, energy, and climate through innovation—and we’re thrilled to see our founder contributing his vision to this transformative competition. Are you ready to bring your ideas to life? Apply for the #FoodTechChallenge today: www.foodtechchallenge.com #FoodSecurity #Technology #Innovation

Today marks the start of #COP16 in Riyadh – a significant meeting for accelerating action on land restoration, drought resilience and green transition.   At iyris we are proud to be at the forefront of a pioneering collaboration that, by regenerating unproductive land, will contribute positively to national food security in Saudi Arabia while delivering on the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives.   The National Food Production Initiative’s farming facility is already growing fresh produce, including tomatoes, cucumbers, chilli peppers, capsicum, and soft-leaf herbs, prepared for sale to Red Sea Global’s resorts.   Watch our film to see the farm, transformed with Saudi-developed innovation and technologies, come to life 📹   SABIC Red Sea Global Napco National Tamala-تمالا KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) University of Tabuk Terraxy   #AgTech #agriclimatetech #sustainablefarming #iyris #NationalFoodProductionInitiative #SaudiArabia #COP16

“The mission of this company is to enable sustainable agriculture, and we’re making significant progress in addressing one of the world’s most pressing challenges.” This week, our Executive Chairman, John Keppler, spoke with CNN ahead of COP16Riyadh to share iyris' vision for the future, including our award-winning SecondSky technology and the recently launched National Food Production Initiative. One of the key differentiators of iyris' technology is that it’s available now. Unlike many emerging solutions in the market, our SecondSky products are fully tested, validated, and ready for immediate deployment. We’re not just talking about possibilities—we’re delivering real, impactful results today. With 70% of the world’s farmers still relying on low- to mid-tech cultivation, it’s essential that new technologies are not only effective but also affordable, easily deployable, and capable of delivering immediate, measurable impact. Our SecondSky technology serves as a ‘one-for-one replacement’ for traditional agricultural covers, delivering up to 30% reductions in energy and water usage. This is a technology that’s ready to scale, reduce costs, and make a tangible difference for farmers everywhere. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dyanCJps #agritech #agriculture #foodsecurity #iyris #SecondSky #sustainability #climatesolutions #COP16

Celebrating Innovation and Leadership at iyris! Ryan Lefers, one of our incredible founders, recently took the stage at World Agri-Tech Mexico 2024! As a panelist for the session "Optimizing Controlled Environment Horticulture: Advanced Technologies and Seed Varieties for High Quality, Year-Round Fresh Produce," Ryan shared invaluable insights on how cutting-edge technologies like SecondSky are revolutionizing controlled environment agriculture.  At iyris, we’re driven by a vision to transform global food systems sustainably. Ryan’s expertise and passion exemplify our commitment to innovation in the agri-tech sector.   #WorldAgriTech #SustainableFarming #ControlledEnvironmentAgriculture #SecondSky #Innovation

We're thrilled to see The Agritect Chronicles by Henry Gordon-Smith covering the recently launched National Food Production Initiative. Completed within 6 months - from planning to completion and harvest of the first crop - the NFP Initiative has adopted a scalable model which could radically transform the future of farming in Saudi Arabia and beyond. We are proud to be part of this inspiring Saudi-grown initiative alongside our esteemed partners: SABIC, Red Sea Global, Napco National, Tamala-تمالا, KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology), University of Tabuk and Terraxy Read today's The Agritect Chronicles here: https://lnkd.in/dcihZpHr #AgTech #agriclimatetech #sustainablefarming #iyris #NationalFoodProductionInitiative #SaudiArabia

iyris' Executive Chairman, John Keppler, recently spoke to David Whitehouse at The Africa Report about Africa's need for agtech innovation and iyris' expanding presence on the continent.    John discusses the importance of greenhouse technology, such as iyris' SecondSky, for improving food security in countries vulnerable to climate change; the company's recent manufacturing partnership with Hyma Plastic; and iyris' asset-light expansion strategy.    iyris' technologies are currently used in 15 countries across 5 continents as we continue to provide farmers with the tools to mitigate heat and reduce the resource intensity of agriculture. We are committed to our mission to help feed the world sustainably.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dQU-pZqa   #Africa #agtech #agtechinnovation #sustainability #foodsecurity 

We are delighted to share that Derya Baran, our Co-founder and Chief Engineering Officer, has been included in Business Insider's Climate Action 15 list. The list recognises leaders at the forefront of addressing the climate crisis and making tangible progress for future generations. As the inventor of our award-winning SecondSky, Derya has played a key role in enabling farmers to improve and increase crop yields while reducing water, energy and fertigation costs. Replacing your existing greenhouse cover with SecondSky delivers a return on investment to farmers within a single crop season while reducing energy and water use by 30%. We are extremely proud of Derya's recognition! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ejWUh-9e #iyris #BusinessInsider #climatetech #sustainability #MENA #foodsecurity #innovation #agritech

We're incredibly proud to celebrate our co-founder, Professor Derya Baran, on her recent election to the Board of Directors of the Materials Research Society (MRS), at KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology). As the inventor behind our award-winning SecondSky technology, Derya exemplifies the spirit of innovation and commitment to sustainability that drives iyris forward. Her extensive chemistry and materials science background, combined with her leadership in academia and entrepreneurship, has positioned her as an influential voice in the field. Congratulations on this tremendous achievement. #SecondSky #Sustainability #AgTech