About Us
The beating heart of aquaponics innovation in Europe
A young team, years of experience, and a clear vision: transforming sustainability into excellence.
With our system, we have revolutionized the sector, creating a cultivation system that combines respect for nature with unprecedented quality. Our passion for innovation and commitment to research have led us to develop a production process that today serves the best restaurants and redefines the concept of a sustainable supply chain.
We grow every day with our plants, continuously raising standards, with a clear objective: to revolutionize agriculture forever.
The Circle is not just a company. It is a vision shared by those who believe that innovating means respecting, growing, and perfecting.
Not a goal: the foundation of everything we do
Aquaponics
Our system reduces water consumption by 90% and uses no chemical pesticides. Every day we regenerate the resources we use and work to eliminate all forms of waste.
Vertical farming
We cultivate soil-free, optimizing every inch of space: more yield in a smaller area, without impacting the soil and protecting the environment.
Ever higher standards
We don't just follow standards: we raise them, driven by the goal of building a cleaner, more responsible future.
The people behind The Circle
Valerio Ciotola
CEODoctor in Industrial Biotechnology. President of the company, he leads the strategic vision and coordinates operational activities, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in biotechnology and aquaponics.
Simone Cofini
CTODoctor in Biotechnology. Director of Plant Engineering, responsible for the development and management of company technologies, with particular attention to sensor technology and optimization of production processes.
Thomas Marino
CMODoctor in Political Science. He handles communication, commercial aspects, and strategic development of The Circle, bringing a creative and results-oriented vision to the team.
Lorenzo Garreffa
CPODoctor in Industrial Biotechnology. Responsible for crop and production management, he ensures the quality and sustainable growth of products with meticulousness and listening skills.
Recognized innovation in Italy and Europe
Energy sustainability
With a PSR tender from the Lazio Region, The Circle obtained a non-repayable grant of €70,000 for the installation of photovoltaic panels: a concrete step towards urban regeneration and the reduction of environmental impact.
National recognitions
Among the main ones: Arsial with the Porto Sicuro project, MISE with the Disegni call, and Invitalia with Smart&Start Italia.
European Horizon 2020 projects
- Somiro: soft microrobots for precision agriculture and environmental management.
- h-ALO: innovation in water and food management for more efficient aquaponics systems.
- Greener: sustainable solutions for water recovery and management in agriculture.
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