Engineered for Yield. Grounded in Science. Powered by Nature.
Transforming food security across Africa through Controlled Environment Agriculture, AI-driven climate intelligence, and soil biogeochemistry.
95%
Less water utilized in cultivation
6×
Greater yield than traditional farming
0%
Herbicides, pesticides & infestation
365days
Year-round continuous production
Dr. Christina Timi Igono
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Our Mission
“Use cutting-edge innovative engineering technologies for year-round plant and crop production, using a combination of solar and renewable energy to power greenhouses, and ensure zero greenhouse gas emissions across Africa.”
Founded by award-winning soil biogeochemist Dr. Christina Timi Igono, Eight Orbit unites nearly two decades of environmental research with precision engineering to build a resilient, sustainable food system for Africa's growing population.
Meet the FounderThe Approach
Five pillars engineering food sovereignty.
01 / Research
Continuous crop biotechnology R&D
Perform continuous research and development in crop and plant biotechnology, grounded in nearly two decades of soil biogeochemistry.
02 / Produce
Maximum yield, minimum waste
Increase production while eliminating waste using AI-driven climate intelligence and NFT hydroponics — with 95% less water.
03 / Location
Farms inside the city limits
Position vertical farms within city limits for efficient distribution and direct consumer and business access.
04 / Detox
Zero pesticides, zero disease vectors
Eliminate pesticides and herbicides to reduce the transmission of disease and deliver clean, better-tasting produce.
Live From The Greenhouse
A window into precision agriculture, 365 days a year.
Every crop bed is monitored in real time — vapour-pressure deficit, root-zone oxygen, nutrient EC, and spectral light — orchestrated by AI to hold peak conditions around the clock.
95%
Less water
100%
Solar powered
0%
Pesticides
pH
6.2
EC
1.8
Temp
24°C
H₂O
95%