ZipGrow Inc. and Growfoam®, two purpose driven companies, announce a new distribution partnership to provide carbon neutral substrates to a wider audience of hydroponic growers.

ONTARIO, Canada - ZipGrow Inc. and Growfoam®, two purpose driven companies, announce a

new distribution partnership to provide carbon neutral substrates to a wider audience of
hydroponic growers.

ZipGrow Inc. designs and builds vertical farming technology that makes fresh leafy produce
accessible for all types of hydroponic growers from beginner through to full-scale commercial
operations. This distribution partnership with Netherlands based ag-tech innovator Growfoam®
will provide ZipGrow's North American customers, both commercial and hobby, immediate
access to the world's first and only 100% biodegradable & circular foam substrate.

"Both of our companies feel a deep sense of commitment towards reducing environmental
impact without sacrificing yields, revenues, or operating expenses of our farmers." Said Eric
Lang, President of ZipGrow Inc.. "We are thrilled to partner with Growfoam® to support mutual
efforts towards a greener future and to fulfill community demand for fresh healthy produce free
of contaminants and pesticides."

Growfoam® plugs are produced from polymers and natural additives, with no microplastics or
PFA's, they are TUV Industrial Composting Certified, clean and free of pathogens.

"We are super excited to partner up with Zipgrow Inc. and make our foam substrate available to
their customers," said Martin Tietema, CEO Growfoam®. "We both share the same vision on healthy, sustainable and plentiful food and Growfoam® is eager to make this partnership work." Over the past six months, members of the ZipGrow Inc. Research and Development team have rigorously tested the performance of Growfoam® plugs in ZipGrow Towers with a variety of crops.

"As we continue to build new innovations and expand our portfolio, all-around sustainability must be top of mind," continues Lang. "Growfoam media is fully compatible with ZipGrow technologies and we are confident that this will provide an optimal alternative solution for ZipGrow customers without compromising on performance."

ZipGrow Inc. is an international leader in indoor vertical farming technology, empowering people
to grow fresh food locally and sustainably. Our flagship product, the ZipGrow™ Tower, is a core component of many of the world's most innovative farms. Our technologies support entrepreneurs, non-profits, home growers, schools,and research centers, and is backed by the support of in-house master growers, engineers, and an extensive offering of hydroponic education.