About Us
We envision a world where everyone has access to fresh, nutritious food.
To get there, we’ve built a state-of-the-art indoor growing system including the most integrated software on the market, durable hardware, and unmatched customer service.
A growing system for the future must be…
Profitable
The Canobi Grow System uses 80% less water and less energy than conventional agriculture.
Secure in an unpredictable world
We partner with organizations and entrepreneurs using indoor growing to bolster food security and resilience by empowering geographically distributed growing centers. The Canobi Grow System helps farmers bring fresh food to megacities, as well as some of the harshest growing environments in the world - from African deserts to Middle Eastern cities, and from island economies to the Canadian Arctic.
Environmentally sustainable
The Canobi Grow System uses 80% less water and less energy than conventional agriculture.
At the forefront of everything we do is customer success!
We want our customers to succeed in building profitable, scalable indoor farms.
Meet The Team
Robin Vincent
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Robin is an accomplished technology leader and entrepreneur with extensive experience in software, hardware solutions, and infrastructure management. As founder and CEO of Canobi, he drives innovative strategies in indoor farming technology, offering high-resolution monitoring, automation, and cost-effective solutions for optimized environments.
His background includes leadership roles in cloud solutions, environmental monitoring SaaS products, and infrastructure architecture. With a foundation in electrical and electronics engineering from England, Robin combines technical expertise with a visionary approach to creating impactful solutions for diverse industries.
Catherine Borelly
Chief Operations Officer
Catherine is an experienced CPA with a strong background in both private and public organizations. As COO of Canobi, she oversees all operations, finance, and administrative activities, consistently driving strategic growth and efficiency. A passionate leader, she believes that transparency, collaboration, and innovation are key to sustainable success.
Outside of work, Catherine is an artist who finds inspiration in nature and outdoor activities, emphasizing the importance of balance and creativity in her life and leadership.
Hima Merdan
Purchasing & Logistics Lead
Hima is an operations and logistics leader with over 10 years of experience in indoor agriculture, spanning both farms and equipment manufacturers. At Canobi Technologies, he manages purchasing, production, and supply chain logistics, streamlining processes and ensuring smooth project delivery from design to installation.
Outside of work, Hima enjoys time with his wife and two sons, exploring Ottawa’s parks and local spots. A passionate collector, he also loves coins, stamps, and Pokémon, appreciating the creativity and stories behind each piece.
Ginette Martin-Stephan
Accounting Lead
Ginette is the accounting lead at Canobi AgTech, and has been with the company since 2020. She is passionate about crafting and gardening. When she's not working, you can find her gardening or exploring new craft ideas.
Matthaios Tsangaris
Customer Success Lead
Matthaios serves as Customer Success Lead at Canobi Agtech, bringing a strong scientific foundation with degrees in Biochemistry from the University of Ottawa and Biotechnology from Concordia University. His three years of hands-on experience in the indoor and vertical farming industry has equipped him with the technical knowledge and practical expertise needed to help clients succeed with their farming operations.
As Canobi's primary client contact, Matthaios ensures vertical farming systems deliver maximum value through on-site visits, comprehensive software training, and troubleshooting of hardware, firmware, and software issues (with guidance from Robin). His ability to translate complex technology into practical solutions makes him an essential partner for clients optimizing their growing environments. Outside of work, he enjoys hockey, movies, and spending time with his wife, their families, and their many dogs.
Jennifer Lounsberry
Plant Science Lead
Jennifer merges her background in Environmental Sciences with extensive hands-on expertise in controlled environment agriculture. With a foundation in chemistry, biology, and sustainable farming systems, she applies a rigorous scientific approach to advancing hydroponic crop production, experimental research, and operational innovation. Jennifer leads efforts in system development, plant health optimization, and data-driven cultivation practices that drive the evolution of resource-efficient, high-yield farming.
Beyond the lab, Jennifer finds inspiration in creating art that honors and preserves the life cycles of nature, a practice that deepens her connection to the plants she cultivates and the ecosystems she works to sustain. At Canobi, she is helping shape the future of sustainable, global agriculture through innovation in vertical farming technology.
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