Light Science Technologies secures £0.46m contract with Nottingham Trent University for Smart Agriculture Research Centre
Light Science Technologies Holdings plc (AIM: LST) is pleased to announce that its AgTech division has been awarded a £0.46 million contract with Nottingham Trent University (NTU) for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a state-of-the-art modular vertical farming system at the university’s new Smart Agriculture Research Centre.
The project also includes a three-year maintenance agreement, valued at £10,000 per annum, with on-site implementation scheduled for February/March 2026.
The new vertical farming system will provide NTU with a world-class research platform to support a broad range of academic and commercial projects within the field of controlled environment agriculture (CEA).
The project forms part of NTU’s long-term commitment to sustainable innovation and aligns directly with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including zero hunger and climate action.
Demonstrating LSTH’s fully connected AgTech ecosystem
Led by LSTH’s AgTech division, the system will combine the Group’s core technologies:
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nurturGROW – energy-efficient LED lighting designed for high-performance crop growth.
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sensorGROW – intelligent environmental monitoring for real-time precision data.
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Tomtech Solutions – advanced control and automation systems for glasshouses and vertical farms. Find out more about Tomtech
All electronic components will be manufactured in-house by UK Circuits, LSTH’s Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) division, underscoring the strength of the Group’s integrated approach.
This collaboration between divisions exemplifies Light Science Technologies’ fully connected AgTech ecosystem — from design and manufacture through to installation and long-term support.
Converting a growing AgTech pipeline
The NTU contract represents another key milestone in converting LSTH’s £45 million AgTech pipeline, reflecting increasing demand for sustainable, technology-driven farming solutions in both the UK and international markets.
As global food security challenges continue to rise, partnerships like this highlight the growing importance of UK-based AgTech innovation in developing scalable, efficient systems for the future of farming.
“This project demonstrates the full capability of our Group — from advanced lighting and sensing to control and manufacturing,” said Simon Deacon, CEO of Light Science Technologies Holdings plc.
“We’re proud to support Nottingham Trent University in driving forward research that will help shape the next generation of sustainable food production.”
