Kori Agriculture
Year-Round Arctic Food Security
Building modular hydroponic farms to end food insecurity in northern Canada.
The Challenge
76% of Nunavut residents face food insecurity
Permafrost
Traditional agriculture is impossible on frozen ground
−40°C Winters
Extreme cold makes outdoor farming unfeasible
24-Hour Darkness
Polar nights eliminate natural growing seasons
Air Transport Dependency
90% of fresh food flown in at 3× southern prices
This chronic food insecurity leads to poor nutrition, high costs for families, and lasting impacts on health and social fabric.
Climate change is making winters less stable and displacing wildlife, further threatening traditional food sources.
About Kori
Building the Future of Arctic Food Security
We are building a network of indoor, hydroponic, technologically advanced, and highly resilient farms across the Canadian North. Each farm operates inside a fully controlled environment — independent from extreme Arctic weather, permafrost, or seasonal darkness — ensuring stable, year-round food production even at −40 °C.
Our farms are designed to be energy-efficient and cost-effective, integrating advanced sensors, renewable power sources, and optimized climate control to minimize operational costs while maximizing reliability. By using hydroponic technology, we deliver nutrients directly to the roots of plants, dramatically accelerating growth, improving yields, and reducing water usage compared to traditional agriculture.
This innovative approach is more than just growing food — it is about empowering northern communities with a sustainable, locally controlled food supply and creating a new model of food security tailored to the realities of the Arctic.
Climate Independent
Fully controlled environment operating at −40 °C
Hydroponic Technology
Direct nutrient delivery for faster growth and less water
Energy Efficient
Renewable power and optimized climate control
Year-Round Production
Stable food supply independent of seasons
Our Solution
Local, Resilient Food Production for the Arctic
Grow Locally
Produce fresh vegetables directly in northern communities
Reduce Costs
Eliminate dependency on expensive air-shipped food
Modular & Scalable
Container farms built in Montreal and shipped north
Arctic-Ready
Climate control, backup power, and renewable energy
Empower Communities
Create local jobs and foster food sovereignty
Our Technology
Autonomous Modules
Each module operates independently with its own sensors and controls for climate, nutrients, and irrigation.
Centralized Monitoring
All modules connect wirelessly to a control center for real-time tracking, data logging, and performance analysis.
Built-in Resilience
The system remains operational even with connection loss, ensuring continuous food production.
Proof of Concept
Validated by Real-World Arctic Projects
Aurora Research Institute (2013)
Demonstrated that LED hydroponic farms can operate year-round in the North, produce multiple crops, and meet strong demand (≈8 million kg/year in NWT). These systems are deemed viable and essential for food security.
CanNor
Naurvik Project – Gjoa Haven
A fully operational community hydroponic farm in three repurposed shipping containers. Powered primarily by solar and wind energy, it produces lettuce, microgreens, peas, corn, and strawberries for residents, elders, and local schools.
Canadian Space Agency
Support Our Mission
Help us bring year-round food security to Arctic communities
Your support will help us complete Phase 1 testing and deploy our first farm to a Nunavut community by Q3 2026.
The Founder
Yacine Masrouki
Founder