The People Behind the Data
Cannabis researchers, software engineers, and data scientists building the world's most comprehensive strain database. Based in Germany, serving growers worldwide.
Founder
Jacques
Founder & Lead Developer
Germany 🇩🇪
Full-stack developer and cannabis data researcher with a passion for applying AI and machine learning to agricultural science. Founded CannAI to build intelligent tools for cannabis cultivation — from strain genetics analysis to computer vision for plant health diagnostics. Maintains one of the largest cannabis strain databases in the world with over 51,000 strains and 2.6 million data points.
What We Do
Data Collection
Aggregating strain data from 1,500+ sources including breeder websites, scientific publications, and community contributions.
AI & Research
Building AI models for plant health diagnostics, trichome analysis, and personalized strain recommendations using real growing data.
Open Platform
Building tools for the cannabis community: strain comparisons, medical strain finders, growing guides, and embeddable widgets.
About CannAI
CannAI UG (haftungsbeschränkt) is a German technology company focused on applying artificial intelligence to cannabis cultivation. Our flagship products include Strain Database (strain-database.com) and the CannAI growing platform (cannai.io).
We believe in data-driven cultivation. With over 2.6 million data points from real growing operations, we're building the most comprehensive cannabis intelligence platform in the world — from genetic analysis to real-time plant diagnostics.
Our Principles
Data Accuracy
Quality over quantity. Every data point verified.
Privacy First
No tracking. No accounts required. No data sales.
Open Research
Transparent methods. Citable sources. Public data.
Breeder Credit
Every strain attributed to its original breeder.
Join the Project
Whether you're a developer, researcher, breeder, or cannabis enthusiast — there are many ways to contribute to the world's largest strain database.