Cannabis Hybrid Production Model

ThemeDetail & MetricsSources / Links
Global flower demandGlobal cannabis flower market projected at US $35 Bn by 2027, driven by smokable and medical-grade demandGrand View Research – Cannabis Market Analysis 2024
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)Global CEA market expected to exceed US $172 Bn by 2028, with hybrid greenhouses representing the most energy-efficient modelAllied Market Research – CEA Forecast 2024
Energy savingsHybrid greenhouse systems can reduce energy usage by 30–50 % compared to full indoor growsMJBizDaily – Energy & Efficiency in Cannabis Cultivation
ResilienceGreenhouse units designed for Category 4–5 hurricane wind standards, using reinforced steel + polycarbonateUNDRR Caribbean Infrastructure Guidelines + ISC Engineering Memo
Yield & qualityHybrid grow can achieve 150–250 g/ft² under Caribbean conditions with high-THC geneticsLeafly Cultivation Benchmark + ISC Pilot Testbed 2024
Cannabinoid targetsExpected cannabinoid levels: >24 % THC, heavy metals <0.01 %, ready for GACP / EU-GMP alignmentGACP Guidelines + ISC Testing Lab Pre-Validation 2024
Launch geographyDominica selected for pilot site due to: 1) sunlight availability, 2) elevation variation, 3) proximity to water and geothermal energyDominica Ministry of Agriculture + ISC Facility Proposal
Pilot site plan1 ha hybrid facility: 25 % indoor vegetative rooms + 75 % flowering under reinforced smart greenhousesISC Facility Blueprint & Architecture Report
Revenue model• Premium flower sales (B2B: clinics, exporters) • Licensing hybrid kits (design + SOPs) • Subscription for remote QA/climate supportISC Hybrid Production Business Plan 2024
Financials – Year 1• CAPEX: US $1.2 M (infrastructure + tech) • OPEX: US $450 k • Revenue: US $1.1–1.3 M from 500–800 kg @ US $1,500/kgISC Forecast Model; MJBiz Pricing Index
Breakeven & ROIBreak-even in Year 2; EBITDA margin projected at 38–42 % by Year 3ISC internal financial model
Phase 1 (2025–26)• Build Dominica pilot facility • Refine SOPs • Begin test harvests and export-readiness certificationISC Deployment Timeline
Phase 2 (2027–28)• Replicate model in St Lucia, Antigua, St Kitts • Package full turnkey blueprint for licensing • Establish training programs with local partnersISC Regional Expansion Roadmap
ISC strategic roleISC leads climate protocol design, genetics selection, SOP development, compliance (GACP/traceability), and co-op onboardinghttps://is-cannabis.com
ESG impactSun-assisted growing reduces carbon footprint; hybrid model enables job creation, energy savings, and land-use optimizationISC ESG Framework + Caribbean Energy Efficiency Policy Report
Investment menuEquity ≥ US $250 k • Rev-share note US $100–250 k (8 % gross until 1.5× repaid, then 3 %) • ISC Member US $5 k/yearISC investment brief
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