Voltiris secures top spot in Mexico challenge

Start- and scale-up challenge
GreenTech is all about innovation and knowledge exchange. To give an extra impulse to the sector and help growers and breeders with innovative solutions, the start- and scale-up challenge is organized by GreenTech Americas. It gives young and innovative companies from the Netherlands a direct entrance to the Latin American horticulture market and brand exposure also in case they are looking for investors or partners. 

Winner and entries
Voltiris provides an innovative greenhouse solar energy system that generates electricity without reducing crop yields, using spectral filtering panels and efficient 2-axis solar tracking. The system is cost-effective, easy to retrofit, and requires no building permits.
In addition all entries deserve to receive an honourable mention: Plant Empowerment Academy, Flavour Shield and Green Gras & Liquids. The entries were judged on the degree of innovation, level of sustainability, presentation and suitability for the Mexican and Latin American market. 

Prize
Voltiris has won a flight ticket to Mexico and a booth at the show. They are also able to pitch their innovation or business idea at a timeslot on the GreenTech Stage during one of the three days of the show.

Jury
The jury consisted of Wendele van der Wiele (Netherlands Embassy in Mexico), Frank Hoogendoorn (Netherlands Embassy in Mexico), Steven Büter (NBSO), Annie van de Riet (AVAG) and Mariska Dreschler (GreenTech). They selected Voltiris as the winner of the challenge because Voltiris’ solution is highly visible, highly innovative and sustainable. “Their cutting-edge technology serves as a reminder to the world that controlled environment agriculture is an immensely innovative sector which is ready to solve the challenges cultivation companies are dealing with.”

About GreenTech Americas
GreenTech Americas will be held from Tuesday 25 – Thursday 27 March 2025. The exhibition is part of the GreenTech portfolio and focuses on Mexico as well as the rest of the Americas. The goal is to meet the specific needs of growers, breeders and suppliers. GreenTech Americas enables a greater exchange of knowledge, experiences, and success stories of the horticultural industry in this region. The show is organized by RAI Amsterdam and Informa Markets. Please find more information at www.greentech.nl/americas/. 

About GreenTech Amsterdam
GreenTech Amsterdam will be held from Tuesday 10 – Thursday 12 June 2025. The exhibition is a global meeting place for all horticultural technology professionals with the focus on the early stages of the horticultural chain and the current issues growers face. GreenTech is supported by AVAG, the industry association for the greenhouse technology sector in the Netherlands. More information via www.greentech.nl/amsterdam or follow Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube.