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30/03/2026 07:00

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RNS Number : 5194Y  Light Science Tech. Holdings PLC  30 March 2026

Light Science Technologies Holdings plc

("LSTH", "Light Science", the "Company" or the "Group")

 

AgTech Contract Win

 

Growing presence within university research facilities

 

New contract and contract extension worth c.£440,000 in aggregate

 

Light Science Technologies Holdings plc (AIM: LST), the innovative technology
and manufacturing business providing real-world solutions targeting issues
including global food security and fire safety, announces the award of a
contract worth approximately £300,000 for a university in Wales. In addition
to the order, a maintenance package, valued at £19,000 annually, covering the
design, supply, and installation of environmental computer control and
irrigation systems is also expected. Revenue from the contract is expected to
be recognised during the current financial year.

 

The project involves the refurbishment of a glasshouse to establish a
state-of-the-art research facility, featuring 29 zones that require advanced
lighting, heating, cooling, and irrigation solutions. This initiative reflects
the Group's commitment to replacing legacy systems with cutting-edge sensors,
environmental computers, and software, further demonstrating its comprehensive
AgTech ecosystem, with on-site implementation slated for June 2026.

 

This contract further solidifies the Group's role as a leader in sustainable
agricultural technology as it continues to convert its c.£35 million AgTech
pipeline.

 

Nottingham Trent University ("NTU") Update

Onsite implementation of the state-of-the-art modular vertical farming system
(see announcement dated 27 October 2025) has now commenced and the
relationship has been strengthened with the addition of further infrastructure
to the project. As a result of the increased scale, expected revenues from
this project are now expected to be c.£600,000 - a 30% premium to the
original value.

 

Simon Deacon, CEO of Light Science, stated: "We're extremely pleased to
confirm our second university research-related contract, underscoring the
growing demand for innovative growing solutions as food producers
prioritise maximising efficiencies, inputs, and yields.

 

"Given the increasing concerns surrounding food security-exacerbated by war in
the Middle East-there is a pressing need for countries to shift from reliance
on just-in-time deliveries to local production, granting them greater control
over their food supply. With rising food product costs, our technology is
positioned to help growers reduce expenses while enhancing yields on a global
scale.

 

"As a group, we remain committed to delivering innovative solutions to
emerging and escalating challenges. We are encouraged by the growing traction
and momentum across our target markets, as we work to convert our robust
pipeline of approximately £57 million across all divisions."

 

For additional information please contact:

 

 Light Science Technologies Holdings plc           www.lightsciencetechnologiesholdings.com

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 Simon Deacon, Chief Executive Officer

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Notes to Editors:

 

About Light Science Technologies Holdings
plc (www.lightsciencetechnologiesholdings.com
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Light Science Technologies Holdings plc operates through three divisions:
Passive fire protection ("PFP"); AgTech ("AGT") and contract electronics
manufacturing ("CEM"). The company is involved in the design, manufacturing,
and insallation of products and customized solutions spanning various industry
sectors, including commercial horticulture, pest control, lighting, audio, gas
detection, and fire protection. With a focus on addressing global challenges
related to food security, climate change, and fire protection, the Group is
committed to developing robust solutions in these rapidly growing market
sectors.

 

LSTH is the holding company for LSTH IFB Limited ("LSTH IFB") in the PFP
division; Light Science Technologies Ltd ("Light Science Technologies") and
Tomtech (UK) Limited ("Tomtech") in the AGT division and UK Circuits and
Electronics Solutions Limited ("UK Circuits") in the CEM division.

 

Passive Fire Protection (https://injectafirebarrier.com/
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)

 

LSTH IFB offers a practical and cost-effective solution to rectify
non-compliant public and private buildings, spanning residential, commercial,
and industrial sectors, with regard to fire safety regulations - a challenge
addressed by a £6.1 billion allocation from the UK government. Serving as the
UK's premier independent approved installer, LSTH IFB utilises the
ground-breaking Injectaclad fire-resistant graphite barrier system. This
system is retroactively installed within building cavities, reinstating
fire-resistant performance and containing the spread of fire and smoke
compliant with regulatory requirements. This innovative solution stands out as
an appealing alternative to the more costly and disruptive method of removing
external facades and installing traditional fire barriers. With a proven track
record in the passive fire protection market and a robust sales pipeline, LSTH
IFB targets a UK market potentially valued at up to £50 billion*.

 

AgTech

The Group's tailored solutions encompass control systems, grow lights, sensor
technology, venting, and irrigation systems, catering to both UK and global
customers. Key markets include indoor, vertical, glasshouses, polytunnels, and
more recently wider applications in broadacre farming. Driving factors
comprise global food and water shortages, a growing population, government
policies promoting sustainable growth methods, heightened scrutiny of food
production's impact on climate change, and a shift away from processed foods.
Key markets span the Americas, Australasia, and select locations in the Middle
East.

 

The sensorGROW™ technology enables real-time monitoring of essential air
zone growing factors such as carbon dioxide, air humidity, air pressure, air
temperature and light, in addition to essential root zone cardinals such as
soil temperature, soil moisture, and soil electroconductivity. Further
developments to monitor greenhouse gases, initially Nitrous Oxide (N20) are in
progress. This empowers farmers to enhance resource management, saving costs
on water, nutrients, fertilizers, and energy, while simultaneously increasing
yields and cultivating healthier crops. Learn more here:
https://lightsciencetech.com/sensorgrow/
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 . The nurturGROW™ sustainable grow lighting product range, applicable to
greenhouses, vertical farming, polytunnels, and licensed medicinal plants,
addresses a robust market with an anticipated global worth of £9.1 billion**
by 2030. Explore solutions
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Through Tomtech, the Group stands out as a UK leader in control systems for
commercial greenhouses and polytunnels. Tomtech enables growers to optimise
and automate cultivation environments, leading to superior crop growth. The
product range includes control systems, software, irrigation, lighting,
sensors, and venting, applicable across various crops, ultimately improving
yields and profitability. Discover more here https://www.tomtech.co.uk/
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Contract Electronics Manufacturing (https://www.ukcircuits.co.uk/
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UK Circuits serves as the Group's profitable and well-established CEM-focused
division. It excels in designing, procuring, and manufacturing high-quality
electronic products, with a specialisation in printed circuit boards. These
products find application across diverse sectors such as audio, automotive,
electronics, gas detection, lighting, pest control, telecommunications and
AgTech.

 

* Estimators price cladding replacement at 10 times government budget
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 2021

**Report: Allied Market Research LED Grow Lights Market Analysis 2030;
(https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/led-grow-lights-market-A12416): USD
$12.3 billion by 2030 converted at GBP £1 = USD $1.35.
(Report:%20Allied%20Market%20Research%20LED%20Grow%20Lights%20Market%20Analysis%202030;%20(https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/led-grow-lights-market-A12416):%20USD%20$12.3%20billion%20by%202030%20converted%20at%20GBP%20%C2%A31%20=%20USD%20$1.35.%C2%A0%C2%A0)

 

 

 

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