We turn complexity into clarity, unlocking nature’s full potential through AI-driven technology. With purpose and precision, we shape a future where every plant thrives effortlessly.
Our mission is to simplify growing crops by making the invisible actionable to deliver predictable outcomes and superior returns while enhancing sustainability.
Our vision is that every greenhouse on Planet Earth and even Mars uses SpexAI to cultivate the future.
Being genuine and transparent in all interactions and offerings, fostering trust and credibility
Striving for the highest standards in everything we do, from technology development to customer service.
Continuously pushing the boundaries of technology to provide cutting-edge solutions for cultivation.
Bringing enthusiasm and a positive outlook to our work and interactions.
Ensuring consistent, dependable performance in all products and services.
Committing to environmentally friendly practices and promoting sustainable agriculture.
From vision to impact—SpexAI is redefining cultivation. A journey of breakthroughs, partnerships, and relentless innovation.
Vision Ignited
In Dresden, Ben Niehaus and Nadine Walther founded SpexAI to revolutionize crop cultivation with AI-driven imaging.
Building the First Prototype
Partnering with Charles University in Prague, we turned vision into reality, creating and testing our first prototype. The results? Game-changing.
Hugin Comes to Life
With Wageningen University in The Netherlands, we launched large-scale trials of Hugin. It wasn’t just a product but the future of CEA technology in action.
La Trobe University in Australia joined our mission, pushing the global expansion of SpexAI’s research and tech development.
First Industry Pilot + Techstars
Canada’s top grower put Hugin to the test. Real-world deployment confirmed: SpexAI was a game-changer for the industry.
SpexAI was chosen for Techstars AI in Montreal, earning global recognition for reshaping agriculture with AI.
Growth Mode
We raised pre-seed funding, grew the team beyond the founders, and accelerated development.
Seed Round Closed + New Breaktgrough
Investors saw the vision. We secured our seed round, fueling our expansion into scalable market solutions.
We launched hop latent viroid research in the US, detecting diseases weeks before symptoms appeared.
Ready for Market
With a team of 16 and a fully integrated Hugin, SpexAI is empowering growers to achieve optimized yields across the globe.
