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Areas of impact
Sustainable production and consumption, Environmental awareness, Health and wellbeing -
Started
2024 -
Team size
2 to 5 -
One-line pitch
Urban Leaf is a hydroponic vertical farm that grows fresh, pesticide-free vegetables using less water and space than traditional farming. -
The problem
Urban Leaf addresses two interconnected challenges in Lebanon: environmental pressure from conventional agriculture and limited access to fresh, safe, locally produced food. Lebanon faces water scarcity, limited arable land, climate change, rising farming costs, and economic instability. Conventional agriculture can be land- and water-intensive and often relies on pesticides and chemical inputs, while long supply chains increase transportation, food loss, and dependence on external suppliers. -
Your solution
Our main solution is fresh, pesticide-free leafy greens grown through vertical hydroponic farming, which we supply to supermarkets, restaurants, and consumers in Lebanon.
Our long-term goal is to expand this model across Lebanon, increasing local food production while reducing pressure on land and water resources and building a more resilient, sustainable, and community-centered food system.
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SDG focus
SDG 6 - Clean Water & Sanitation, SDG 7 - Affordable & Clean Energy, SDG 8 - Decent Work & Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities & Communities, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption & Production, SDG 13 - Climate Action -
Model
B2C - selling to consumers -
Revenue
Under USD 5,000 per year
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