October 20, 2025 | Atlanta, GA – Fat Nugs Magazine (FNM), the independent cannabis culture platform known for its fearless storytelling and community-driven approach, proudly announces Higher Innovation as its newest Brand Partner. Based in Austin, Texas, Higher Innovation is redefining cannabis technology through their advanced air purification systems, deep cultural roots, and a mission grounded in healing, safety, and purpose.
Founded by husband-and-wife team Alwin and Ashley Ciccel, Higher Innovation was born out of a shared belief that cannabis deserves better, cleaner environments, smarter solutions, and a cultural narrative rooted in integrity. Alwin comes from a family deeply rooted in military service. Through firsthand experience, he witnessed the unique challenges veterans face with stress, recovery, and mental health. It was through his own journey with plant medicine that he discovered its transformative potential to bring balance, healing, and clarity.
That understanding became the foundation for Higher Innovation, a company dedicated to empowering people to consume with confidence, supported by technology that’s as thoughtful and intentional as the plant itself. Proudly made in America, the company’s products and processes reflect a commitment to equity, community, and continuous improvement. By leveraging additive manufacturing, Higher Innovation turns real customer feedback into next-generation solutions, translating lived experience into practical tools that serve a modern, conscious world.
Air Purification Meets Cultural Purpose
Higher Innovation has earned industry-wide respect for its best-in-class air purifiers, designed specifically for cannabis cultivation and processing spaces. Their systems tackle airborne pathogens, mold, dust, and other contaminants head-on, helping operators prevent problems before they start. The result is cleaner air, healthier plants, safer work environments, and consistent product quality which all critical components for a thriving cannabis operation.
“Our mission has always been to elevate the environments where cannabis thrives for the plants, for the operators, and for the people,” said Ashley Ciccel, Co-Founder and CEO of Higher Innovation. “Clean air is the foundation of clean cannabis. We built this company to solve real problems and to make a meaningful impact on the people who rely on this plant every day. Partnering with Fat Nugs Magazine gives us the opportunity to tell that story through a cultural lens that aligns with who we are and why we do this work.”
An Alliance of Innovation and Authenticity
Fat Nugs Magazine’s approach has always gone beyond headlines. Through themed print editions, the Weekly Digital Magazine, Faces of Cannabis, and The Hotbox interview series, FNM spotlights people and companies that drive change from the inside out. Higher Innovation represents exactly that. They’re a team blending scientific precision with personal purpose to solve real industry challenges while uplifting communities.
“Higher Innovation isn’t just building air purifiers, they’re building trust,” said Dustin Hoxworth, Founder of Fat Nugs Magazine. “Alwin and Ashley’s story hits at the core of what this culture is about: transformation, community, and innovation born from lived experience. Their technology is world-class, but what really stands out is their intention. They’re raising the bar, and we’re honored to share that mission with the world.”
As an official Brand Partner, Higher Innovation will be featured across Fat Nugs Magazine’s media ecosystem.
About Higher Innovation
Founded in Austin, Texas, by Alwin and Ashley Ciccel, Higher Innovation designs and manufactures advanced air purification systems for cannabis cultivation and processing spaces. Proudly made in America, their solutions reflect a commitment to equity, community, and continuous improvement. Through additive manufacturing and real-world feedback, Higher Innovation transforms lived experiences into next-generation technologies that empower people to consume with confidence, safety, and purpose.
For press inquiries, contact ashley@higherinnovation.com or visit https://www.higherinnovation.com.
About Fat Nugs Magazine
Fat Nugs Magazine is an independent cannabis culture platform that blends high-quality print editions, weekly digital coverage, and authentic storytelling to elevate the people and brands shaping the industry. Through strategic partnerships and a cultural-first approach, FNM amplifies voices that matter and drives meaningful conversations across the global cannabis community.
For media or partnership inquiries, contact dustin@fatnugsmag.com.
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