Ochil Astronautics Secures Funding from Pera International to Expand AgTech Growth
Ochil Astronautics has secured backing from Pera International to scale its pioneering food-growing systems, bringing hope for sustainable crop production to disaster zones and beyond Earth.
27th October 2025 – Ochil Astronautics (OA) has secured new funding from Pera International, a leading supporter of pioneering technology and innovation.
This partnership marks a significant milestone in OA’s mission to redefine how humanity grows food in extreme environments — from disaster zones on Earth to missions beyond our planet.
The investment will accelerate the development of OA’s advanced controlled-environment growing systems, designed to deliver sustainable, fresh produce in conditions almost impossible for cultivation. Combining cutting-edge engineering with biological precision, these systems provide reliable, autonomous food production in the most demanding climates.
“We’re proud to partner with Pera International, an organisation that shares our belief in resilient, scalable solutions for the future of food,” said Stuart Preston, CEO and Founder at Ochil Astronautics. “This funding enables us to push the boundaries of what’s possible — ensuring access to life-sustaining crops, wherever humans venture.”
Paul Tranter from Pera International said: "At Pera International, we support technologies and entrepreneurs that solve meaningful challenges through practical innovation. Ochil Astronautics exemplifies that mission by applying engineering excellence to food security on Earth and in space, potentially impacting a whole class of trade. We’re delighted to support Stuart and his team as they demonstrate how frontier thinking can deliver real-world impact."
Ochil Astronautics continues to develop technology that bridges terrestrial and space applications — proving that innovation designed for the stars can also transform life here on Earth.
For more information:
Please visit: https://www.ochilastronautics.com or contact:
Laura Imrie, Marketing Consultant, marketing@ochilastronautics.com
ABOUT OCHIL ASTRONAUTICS
Ochil Astronautics is developing the technology to grow food in space giving humanity the chance to go farther and stay longer in space. The company combines the experience of almost two decades in engineering with a passion for space exploration to create smart, sustainable space solutions. The space AgTech industry will continue to grow exponentially as human space exploration expands and Ochil Astronautics aims to be one of the key developers of the technology.
ABOUT PERA INTERNATIONAL
For over 70 years, Pera International has supported companies in manufacturing sectors with the development of new manufacturing strategies and with the research and development of new production techniques.
