building the future of farming
our setup
AgResearch Labs was founded to make clean nutritious food accessible to all

AgResearch Labs (ARL) was created to tackle one of the greatest challenges of our time: making clean, nutritious food accessible to all.

Today, 733 million people go hungry, and 3 billion cannot afford a healthy diet. Traditional farming systems are crumbling under the pressures of climate change, resource scarcity, and inefficient processes. Adding to the crisis, over 75% of non-organic produce worldwide contains pesticide residues, putting consumer health and food safety at risk.

At ARL, we’re rethinking agriculture from the ground up. By integrating IoT, AI, and robotics with sustainable practices, we’ve developed innovative aeroponic systems that not only grow pesticide-free crops but also maximize yields while conserving precious resources like water and land. These systems are tailored to meet the demands of Indian agriculture, empowering growers with the tools to build a more sustainable future.

For us, farming isn’t just about producing food—it’s about creating an ecosystem that supports communities, nurtures the planet, and enables prosperity for all. At ARL, we’re building a future that balances People, Planet, and Profit, driving meaningful change in the way we grow and consume food.

500
Tons of produce grown to date.
60,000
Sqft state-of-the-art farm powered by semi-automated systems.
500
Million litres water saved through advanced efficient farming practices.
36x
Higher yield optimized for Indian crops using precision farming and aeroponic systems.
GRIT
Drives
Us
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Creating solutions for the future
People

We nourish communities through advanced farming technologies, having grown 500 tons of fresh produce to date and addressing critical food security challenges.

Planet

Our systems save resources and reduce environmental impact, conserving 50 acres of land and 500 million liters of water while eliminating harmful pesticides.

Profit

We deliver 36x yields over traditional farming and 5x over competitors, helping growers build viable, year-round farm businesses.

OUR VISION
A future where clean, safe food is affordable for all
OUR MISSION
To feed 1 million people and save 6 billion liters of water by FY28-29.
a decade of innovation

ARL's agricultural journey showcases bootstrapping and innovation. It began with soilless cultivation, advancing to deep water cultivation (DWC) and low-pressure aeroponics, and now employs high-pressure aeroponics and precision farming using real-time data for optimal conditions for Indian crops. Since its inception, ARL has utilized cost-effective strategies to develop advanced technology while maintaining high quality.

recognition

Incubated at IIM Bangalore NSRCEL, Stanford SeedSpark and Pedal Start. Research partnership with Kerala Agricultural University.

Aligned with UN SDG initiatives for sustainability

In press

India’s 10 Best Startup  Hydroponics & Aeroponics 2023 & 2024

With technology designed to respect natural processes, ARL provides tech for growers of all sizes
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team
Arun J Holla
Co-founder

Background

Production Engineer - NIT Calicut
17 Years Experience
Manufacturing | AgriTech
15 years in AgriTech
Area of focus:
Innovation | R&D
Production Process & Operations
System Design & Automation
Arvind Narayanan
Co-founder

Background

MBA - IIM Bangalore
B.Com - Jain University
AgriTech | Sales
15 years in AgriTech
Area of focus:
Sales & Market Expansion
Governance and Finance
Strategic Alliances & Partnerships
Pradeep Ram
Co-founder

Background

MBA - IIM Bangalore
Mechanical Engineer - NIT Calicut
17 Years Experience
Manufacturing | EdTech | AgriTech
Area of focus:
Digital Product Strategy & Dev.
Strategy & Partnerships
Branding & Communication
Join us to make the future of food sustainable for all