LAS VEGAS and METERIK, Netherlands — FOHSE, a leader in advanced horticultural lighting, and Innexo B.V., a Dutch contract research organization specialized in cannabis science, have launched a research collaboration designed to accelerate the development of advanced spectral seed sorting algorithms. FOHSE’s lighting solutions will be used in Innexo’s phenotyping room. The room will be unveiled October 3.
Elevating Cannabis Research Through Light Science
The research initiative brings together FOHSE’s newly launched Under Canopy Light (UCL) — with Innexo’s state-of-the-art testing and genetic phenotyping facilities in the Netherlands. The goal for FOHSE: to develop data-backed lighting strategies that drive improvements in cannabinoid yield, terpene expression, and overall plant vitality.
“Partnering with Innexo allows us to validate and push the boundaries of what precision lighting can achieve in cannabis cultivation,” said Ben Arnet, President of FOHSE. “By combining our engineering capabilities with Innexo’s world-class scientific infrastructure, we’re setting a new benchmark for evidence-based grow strategies.”
Key Focus Areas
The collaboration will span a 12-month study period, with results anticipated to inform both product development and grower best practices. Areas of investigation include:
- Impact of under-canopy lighting on cannabinoid and terpene profiles
- Light spectrum tuning across flowering phases
- Energy optimization in high-density cultivation
- Photomorphogenic responses across multiple cannabis cultivars
“Our team is excited to partner with FOHSE to equip part of our new phenotyping department at Innexo,” said Dominique van Gruisen, CEO at Innexo. “Lighting remains one of the most potent tools in the cultivator’s arsenal, and by studying it systematically, we’ll be able to optimize not only plant output but also sustainability. This next level of lighting control, provided by the incredible team at FOHSE, can emulate the conditions of our client’s cultivation environments perfectly. This is key to creating solid seed sorting algorithms that will change the future of the cannabis industry, and gain a ton of insight into different lighting strategies and their impact on different cultivars in seed form.”
A New Chapter for Global Cultivation Standards
This partnership represents a key milestone for both companies, as it bridges North American manufacturing with European scientific rigor and innovation. The findings will be made available through various social channels, white papers and educational resources to benefit the global cannabis community.
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