Switzerland faces mounting pressure to increase food self-sufficiency while reducing agricultural environmental impact. The SUrF project develops innovative vertical farming solutions tailored to Swiss conditions, combining cutting-edge technology with practical implementation strategies.

SUrF addresses critical urban farming challenges: optimizing crop varieties for controlled environments, developing energy-efficient systems, creating automated monitoring technologies, and assessing economic viability and social acceptance.

Key innovations include AI-driven crop optimization, renewable energy integration, and comprehensive sustainability assessments. The project brings together leading research institutions with pioneering industry partners to ensure practical relevance.

Expected outcomes include commercially viable VF prototypes, policy recommendations for urban agriculture integration, and frameworks for sustainable local food production.
The project directly supports Switzerland's environmental goals and agricultural innovation strategy, delivering solutions that balance productivity, sustainability, and economic viability for next-generation farming systems.