Smart Greenhouses + AIoT Deliver Immersive Gamified Gardening Experiences

Overview:
Light of Life (LoL) is an innovative climate ed-tech startup combining modular smart greenhouses with AIoT and gamified learning. Designed for K–12 schools, households, and public institutions, our product offers hands-on STEM and sustainability education through interactive, real-world gardening and digital experiences.

Problem:
Climate and sustainability education often lacks engaging, practical tools. Schools face resource gaps in teaching IoT, energy literacy, and environmental science, while the AIoT greenhouse market remains fragmented without integrated educational content.

Solution:
LoL delivers a seamless ecosystem of hardware, software, and curriculum:

• Smart Greenhouse Kit: Solar-compatible, off-grid, and IoT-enabled for real-time monitoring of temperature, humidity, light, and soil moisture.

• AI Dashboard: Provides live data tracking and analytics.

• Gamified Learning Platform: Aligned with UN SDGs and STEM objectives.

• AR/XR Modules (Year 2): Immersive environmental lessons.

Use Cases:

• K–12 schools integrating STEM and sustainability into curricula.

• Vocational and tertiary institutions teaching smart agriculture and data analysis.

• Households for home gardening and eco-education.

• NGOs, municipalities, and supermarkets for community engagement and reselling.

Market Opportunity:

• TAM: HK$88B EU EdTech market by 2030

• SAM: HK$18B climate education segment across 6 key markets

• SOM: HK$440M by Year 5

Traction:

• Over HK$1M in sales from 20+ clients across Hong Kong, US, Japan, Indonesia, and Finland.

• Pilots deployed in Finnish schools including Käpylä Comprehensive and Otaniemi Upper Secondary.

• Partnerships underway with University of Helsinki and Metropolia.

• Featured at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024, Economic Daily, and JCI SDG Award winner.

Team:

• Hing (Energy Expert, EU carbon markets)

• William (AI/ML & Big Data Engineer)

• Brian (Business Analyst, Government projects)

• Nicholas (Education Advisor, XR curriculum)

• Jack (Marketing & Sales, EU & Asia expansion)

Financials:

• Y1 Revenue: HK$4.xM → Y5 Revenue: HK$4xM

• Gross Margin: 3x% → 6x%

• Break-even: 15 months

Investment Ask:
Seeking HK$4–5M pre-A funding at Valuation of HK$32M–35M to:

• Enhance software and AR/XR educational modules

• Scale pilot programs in EU and Hong Kong

• Expand public sector and educational partnerships