A Farewell from NTP Technologies
After years of pioneering sustainable agriculture through non-thermal plasma technology, we've made the difficult decision to close our doors. This page is our way of saying thank you.
Our Story
NTP Technologies was born from a bold idea: that non-thermal plasma technology could transform how we feed the world. Using nothing more than air and electricity, we developed proprietary systems to produce sustainable, salt-free nitrogen fertilizer right on the farm — eliminating the need for energy-intensive synthetic alternatives.
We were honored to receive the CleanTech Open's first-ever Agricultural Award, a recognition that validated our vision and fueled our determination.
But building breakthrough technology takes capital, and the current funding environment for early-stage companies has become increasingly selective and slow to deploy. Despite strong interest in our work and genuine enthusiasm from those who saw what we were building, we were ultimately unable to secure the funding needed to scale our development and bring our technology to full commercialization.
And so, with heavy hearts but no regrets, NTP Technologies has officially closed its doors.
Thank You
To every person who believed in our mission — this is for you.
Our Investors
You took a chance on us when sustainable ag-tech was still finding its footing. Your belief in our vision gave us the runway to push boundaries and prove what's possible. We are deeply grateful for your trust.
Team & Advisors
The brilliant minds who contributed their expertise, time, and passion to NTP — including David Holden and so many others — you made this journey meaningful. Your dedication to sustainable agriculture is something we'll always carry with us.
Friends & Family
You encouraged us when things were tough, celebrated the wins, and never stopped believing. Startups don't happen without a strong support system, and ours was extraordinary. From the bottom of my heart — thank you.
The Ag Community
The farmers, growers, and agricultural professionals who saw the potential in what we were building — your enthusiasm kept us going. The future of sustainable agriculture is bright because of people like you.
And Everyone Else
If you ever shared our story, asked about our progress, or simply wished us well — that mattered more than you know. Every word of encouragement fueled another day of effort.
A Personal Note
From John Ireland, CEO
Starting NTP Technologies was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my life. We set out to make a real difference in how the world grows food, and while we didn't get to finish what we started, I'm proud of everything we accomplished along the way.
The technology works. The science is sound. And I truly believe that the future of agriculture will include the kind of innovations we were pursuing. Someone will pick up this torch — and when they do, they'll be standing on the shoulders of the work we did here.
I'm not going anywhere. I'm still passionate about innovation, sustainability, and bringing good ideas to life. If you'd like to stay in touch, work together on something new, or just catch up — I'd love to hear from you.
With gratitude and optimism for what comes next,
— John Ireland
Let's Stay Connected
I am here to help if I can. Whether you want to talk about the technology, explore new opportunities, or simply reconnect — don't hesitate to reach out.
Phone
(203) 530-1180Looking ahead: While NTP Technologies has closed, the knowledge and relationships we've built live on. I'm always open to conversations about sustainable agriculture, plasma technology, or new ventures.
Send a Message
I'll do my best to respond within a few days.