Headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC, 5Metis is a new pure-play discovery company for crop health. Founded in 2021, the company is the result of a union of Boragen and AgriMetis platforms, to combine boron-based small molecule discovery and synthetic biology for discovering new modes of action. 5Metis has a business model focus of R&D partnerships on de-risked compounds with an attractive biological profile.

ADAMA is a leading manufacturer and distributer of crop protection solutions in the US. Their focus is in crop protection products, including insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, plant growth regulators and harvest aids.

AAD develops and commercializes diagnostics to detect and manage disease states, reproductive, nutritional and overall health status of production animals. Their rapid and accurate onsite disease prediction and detection help producers to provide more precise animal care and meet the growing global demand for quality protein.

Advanced Laboratories is a full service accredited independent testing laboratory that provides chemical and microbiological analysis of dietary supplements and food products. Their business partner approach gives significant value-added to analysis from microbiology experts.

Agerpoint is a geospatial intelligence and data engineering company which develop technologies to digitize, analyze, and comprehend natural environments. They focus on a combination of artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and advanced analytics to produce data across a range of sectors such as agrochemical, production agriculture, and conservation originations.

AgEye develops software and sensor solutions that use artificial intelligence to improve the quality, predictability and profitability of indoor farms through autonomous systems. AgEye focuses on innovations that help to produce better tasting, healthier crops that generate more profit per square foot while also giving better visibility into large scale farming operations.

AgWorx sells precision agriculture technologies to enhance crop yield and reduce farm input costs. AgWorx also supports customers through the adoption process and provides installation services, repair services and education services.

Provides the animal protein industry with feed additives for food animal health and nutrition. Alura innovates to create more efficient processes geared towards our food animals industry's productive growth and building more prosperous societies.

Aniluxx is a development stage biopharmaceutical company with a mission to improve animal health and well-being. They develop novel topical therapeutics for animals that are easy to apply, virtually unnoticeable, and do not have the harsh side effects of oral medicines.

A global agricultural data company offering animal food companies data and analytics solutions. Asimetrix uses cloud computing, sensors, and machine learning to enhance the productivity and effectiveness of farm pipelines and processes.

Atlantic Fish Co is developing cultivated seafood to provide the world delicious and sustainable protein. Our vision is a future that's better for people, animals, and the planet. https://www.atlanticfish.co/

Atticus LLC manufactures a growing portfolio of relevant branded-generic fungicides, herbicides and insecticides for the US row crop, specialty agriculture and professional market. Their recent acquisition of Tacoma Ag, LLC is expanding their commitment to provide growers with an ever-growing portfolio of generic-branded pesticides.

We believe solutions start at the seed. And when we have the ability 
to quickly and affordably evolve any crop – we can create a world where the Ag Sector doesn’t come with a downside. Where hard working farmers don’t have to worry about downstream consequences. A world where growing food improves ecosystems instead of taxing them. That’s how nature has been doing it for millions of years. With better crops, we can too.    

Avazyme is a Solution Provider offering field and laboratory testing, product development, and expert consulting services to the agriculture and food industries. Their services include food safety analyses for pesticides and agriculture quality parameters, genetic trait testing, and food quality and nutrition analysis. These services are complemented by their development of innovative point-of-use tests and novel diagnostic solutions.

Azzur Labs, part of Azzur Group, is a leader in analytical GxP compliant testing services for the pharmaceutical, medical device, food, and cosmetic industries. Their wide range of programs include: environmental monitoring testing, cleaning validations, quantification of biological indicators, microbial identification, and others that have unparalleled testing and reporting services.

BASF Corporation develops plant health products and seed treatments and conducts plant biotechnology research with a focus on yield and quality traits in major crops. Business units in RTP include the crop protection and plant science groups.

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and agriculture. Bayer's Crop Science division uses the tools of plant biotechnology to develop seeds and products for crop protection and non-agricultural and structural pest control. Research Triangle Park serves as the North American Crop Science headquarters. The Clayton site performs pesticide and bee health research.

BELIEVER Meats (formerly Future Meat Technologies) is a cultivated meat company pioneering the first scalable lab-grown meat production system that can feed the world. Founded in 2018 by Professor Yaakov Nahmias, PhD, BELIEVER's mission is to ensure that future generations can enjoy the meat we know and love. BELIEVER is building a better future for people, animals and the planet with meat that is delicious, sustainable, nutritious, and broadly accessible. For more information, visit us at believermeats.com.

BENANOVA Inc. is a science startup company from the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department at NC State University. The Company commercializes novel cost-efficient environmentally benign particle systems (EbNPs) made of natural materials, which can leverage the functional properties of bioactive agents.

BioIVT provides control and disease state biological specimens, including human and animal tissues, cell products, blood and other biofluids. Its Durham site develops cell-based drug toxicity-testing products based on the company?s proprietary hepatocyte technology.

Biological Applied Research provides efficacy testing of agricultural chemicals such as fungicides and nematicides on various crops, including fruit and vegetables.

BioNarus provides research & development consulting services for the animal nutrition industry, specializing in animal feed, animal nutrition, & analysis. BioNarus has developed close relationships with leading experts in animal science by managing more than 150 research collaborations at over 60 institutions around the globe.

Botanics focuses on delivering biochemically standardized botanical extracts based on our scientific research. Botanics thoroughly researches each extract and proves scientifically that it will benefit human health. Based on its research, we develop the ideal formulation with the appropriate concentration levels to derive our products through our exclusive manufacturer. Botanics International runs its Research & Development laboratory in the heart of America's research center -- Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

Brightseed is the bioactives company on a mission to illuminate nature to restore human health. Brightseed discovers bioactive compounds in nature with its Forager® AI platform and develops novel, efficacious ingredients for food & beverage, specialized nutrition and consumer health companies.

Cotton Incorporated?s Agricultural & Environmental Research Division improves cotton cultivation through genetic and biotechnology tools, enhancing yield, quality and resistance of cotton varieties.

CMM researches and develops technologies to improve crop productivity by mitigating the impact of environmental stresses. Their mission is to provide growers with the means to increase crop yield and quality with easy to use, cost-effective and sustainable technologies.

De Novo's precision fermentation technology enables the creation of scarce, high-value ingredients traditionally harvested from nature, making it more cost-effective, stable and sustainable. Using this technology, De Novo has produced bovine lactoferrin without the cow for the infant formula and sports nutrition market.

We help food companies innovate by creating proprietary protein-based ingredients using our precision fermentation and bioinformatics platform.

Demeter Biosciences provides novel and nutritious plankton-based feeds to the aquaculture industry and ornamental aquarium enthusiasts.

EarthOptics combines advanced field sensors and lab analysis to deliver the most complete view of your soil’s potential. By measuring the physical, chemical, and biological properties, we can help you predict and plan to maximize soil health and profitability.    

Ecoblend LLC develops and manufactures organic weed and pest control products. Ecoblend offers safe and effective alternatives to toxic chemical-based herbicides and pesticides with ingredients sourced largely from farms located in the Southeastern United States.

Edison Agrosciences is an agricultural biotechnology company that engineers yield improvements and the plant-based production of industrial materials, with a primary focus on the development of alternative rubber crops in sunflower. Their emerging IP portfolio covers multiple technical strategies and critical partnerships mitigate the risk of pilot scale crop and product validation.

Elo Life Systems develops Precision Biosciences' technology, called Directed Nuclease Editor, to site-specifically insert or remove traits at a user-defined location in the genome of row crops, biofuel feedstocks and other plants.

Elysia Bio is developing crops that have zero methane emissions when used as feed for livestock like cattle and other ruminants. This cuts the carbon footprint of the world's most sought-after foods in half, without sacrifice by farmers or consumers.  

EnviroFlight is a company specializing in sustainable animal and plant nutrition. It produces feed using black soldier fly larvae from oven-dried larvae, which is an alternative insect protein source.

With the right ideas and technology, humanity and nature can bring out the best in one another. At Envu, that’s our mission. Every day, we’re finding breakthrough solutions to reduce threats, restore natural spaces, and respond to any challenge with confidence and precision.

Fair Products Inc manufactures and distributes tobacco crop care products including insecticides, sucker control, ripeners and fertilizers. Their most complete and versatile group of products are available to growers of most types of tobacco plants today.

FieldX^?is an agricultural record-keeping tool for producers, agronomists, and applicators. The FieldX software suite is an easy-to-use cloud-based and mobile system to record and synchronize agricultural data.

Since 2006, FoodLogiQ has been developing solutions that meet the increasingly complex global food chain issues and vast web of regulations that face all modern food companies. Their technology enables supplier management, food safety compliance, quality incident management, recall management and whole chain traceability ? all on a single platform built exclusively for the food industry.

Galaxy Diagnostics develops assays and provides molecular and serology testing for flea- and tick-borne infectious disease for physicians, veterinarians and clinical research.

Genoverde is an agricultural biotechnology company dedicated to improving yield of commercially important, non-food crops. It is currently developing a cell wall gene platform technology used to increase biomass production in non-food crops.

We will develop seeds and seedlings quickly to create crops of the future that can adapt to a rapidly changing environment .

 

Greenlight has developed a cell-free bioprocessing method for the low-cost production of RNA for use in research in vaccine development, pandemic preparation, crop management and crop pesticides. Their products are designed to address many different global issues in an economical, sustainable, environmentally friendly, and highly specific manner.

Greenwich develops cannabinoid prescription medicines and other plant-based pharmaceuticals. Greenwich Biosciences is the first company to pursue and receive FDA approval for a plant-derived cannabinoid therapy to address difficult to treat conditions with significant unmet needs.

Growers is a leader in the field of process and data-driven farming, Growers provides a full-service and field-tested solution to farmers that are looking for ways to maximize productivity on every inch of their land. Growers provides complete support for soil variability, Rx development, equipment support, tech support, and data interpretation.

Improving human & planetary health via precision fermentation

Harpe BioHerbicide Solutions, Inc. is an agricultural technology company focused on development of natural, non-selective herbicide formulations using a series of active compounds found in plant extracts. When formulated, these natural compounds control a broad range of broadleaf and grass seeds and weeds, including those resistant to current synthetic herbicides.

A team of passionate scientists, innovators, and visionaries united by a common goal—to revolutionize disease control in aquaculture. At HEDROS, we believe that by combining our expertise in biotechnology and our deep understanding of bacteriophages, we can make a profound impact on the health and sustainability of aquatic ecosystems.  

HIPRA researches and develops vaccines, diagnostics and pharmaceuticals for animal health. Their own commercial subsidiaries and global distribution network allows them to reach customers in more than 100 countries.

HOMS develops, manufactures and markets natural products for pest management.

Hoofprint Biome is engineering probiotics for more efficient and sustainable ruminant livestock production. Its first product eliminates methane from cattle while improving animal performance.

IDEXX is a global leader in pet healthcare innovation. Our diagnostic and software products and services create clarity in the complex, constantly evolving world of veterinary medicine. We support longer, fuller lives for pets by delivering insights and solutions that help the veterinary community around the world make confident decisions—to advance medical care, improve efficiency, and build thriving practices. Our innovations also help ensure the safety of milk and water across the world and maintain the health and well-being of people and livestock. IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is a member of the S&P 500® Index, employs nearly 11,000 people, and offers solutions and products to customers in more than 175 countries and territories. For more information about IDEXX, visit: www.idexx.com.

The Iluma Alliance is  an ecosystem that creates value for the feed and food industry—an ecosystem for innovation where new technologies grow to contribute to a better-nourished world with evidence-based solutions. To achieve our purpose, we are constantly building a network of people and partners who want to contribute their expertise, experience, and capabilities to speed up our processes and design solutions for a more significant impact. 

Our products and services are commercially deployed by our allies Premex, Alura, Okuo, Asimetrix and Nutreo.

ImmunoReagents is the direct US manufacturer of quality antibodies and reagents used in research and in vitro diagnostics. With their location in close proximity to NCSU Veterinary School and the veterinary market for antibodies showing significant potential, ImmunoReagents is working on a product line expansion that would benefit the livestock community.

At Improved Nature, we are on a mission to feed the growing population with better protein.  We provide nutritious and sustainable, non-GMO, 100% plant-based complete protein with meat-like texture and neutral flavor that can easily replace chicken, beef or pork.  Available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.  

Indigo develops microbial and digital technologies that improve grower profitability, environmental sustainability, and consumer health. These technologies underpin its pioneering business model, which spans agriculture?s full value chain.

IFS, a Techstars backed company, helps food and beverage manufacturers improve efficiency and expand production with on-demand precision heating equipment. We harnessed electromagnetic energy to create the first scalable, precise, and efficient in-line heating  solution for a wide range of fluids, including high viscosity and particulate foods. Our in-line heating platform displaces boilers, combustion emissions, and the complexities & costs of conventional steam heating with smart, sustainable solutions.  

IngateyGen is using innovative molecular biology techniques to not just improve peanut traits, but we aim to eradicate the biggest challenges facing peanut as a crop. IngateyGen's mission is to deliver innovative peanut varieties with improved safety and nutritional value to enhance health and wellness benefits for consumers by partnering with the peanut value chain. The flagship project is an allergen-free peanut variety, and additionally IngateyGen is working to develop a non-separating peanut butter as well as a high protein peanut variety.  

Innatrix is an innovative agricultural biotechnology company dedicated to creating sustainable biological solutions for combating resistant crop pests and pathogens. Our mission is to empower farmers to boost their yields by at least 10% while achieving a return on investment (ROI) exceeding 3x.

The Inter-regional Research Project No. 4 ? IR-4 for short ? conducts the investigations necessary to register chemical pesticides and biopesticides used on hundreds of the nation?s smaller-volume specialized crops. These include fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, spices, ornamentals and flowers that are used for food or medicinal purposes, or that are visually appealing.

Invaio is a global company applying fresh thinking and precision biotechnologies to accelerate the leap to nature-positive agriculture.  

Isagro is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Isagro SpA that sells and markets crop protection products. They offer an ever-expanding bio-solutions portfolio designed to serve growers seeking to meet consumer demand for more natural and organic food production.

Jellatech produces bio-identical complex proteins for a wide range of industries using advanced cellular agriculture and synthetic biology.  

LeafPro develops new technologies for producing naturally occurring proteins and coproducts from plant biomass.

LemnaTec is a global specialist for digital phenotyping and seed testing. They deliver solutions for non-invasive sensor-based phenotyping of plants and other organisms.

At Mazen Animal Health we use the power of plants to produce orally delivered biologics. Our world class team is passionate about continuously improving the welfare of animals, those who care for them, and our planet. Through integrity, trust and transparency, we are committed to being a long-term partner to the animal health community.  

mesur.io continuously integrates your unique data with contextually relevant information to deliver the most comprehensive view of your supply chain in real-time.  

Metabolon is advancing the science of metabolomics for the clinic and life sciences research. Its technology and data are used for biomarker discovery, diagnostic test development, and genomics and population health initiatives.

Microbac Laboratories offers a diverse work portfolio including broad analytical offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and life science markets with 50 years of experience. The Wilson laboratory specializes in chemical and microbiological testing services for the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, tobacco and consumer products industries.

At Micropep, we’re developing safe, efficient and sustainable natural solutions to adapt agricultural systems to the impact of climate change and help save our planet. https://micro-pep.com/

Mimetics provides a suite of biocomputation algorithms for analyzing cellular-level networks from gene expression data.

https://www.cropnutrition.com/biosciences/

By disrupting traditional crop protection practices, Mycologics is committed to delivering nature-powered biofungicides that reduce reliance on harmful chemicals, combat fungicide resistance, and foster healthier, more productive ecosystems.

Mycosynthetix manages a large collection of fungal isolates and discovers novel fungal metabolites for human and animal health and compounds for agricultural applications.

Novozymes North America researches, develops and manufactures enzymes, microorganisms and biopharmaceutical ingredients used in industries including agriculture, baking, biofuels, brewing, detergents, food, feed and textiles. The Franklinton site manufactures enzymes.

NovoZymes BioAg develops microbial-based bio fertility, biocontrol, and bioyield enhancer products for agriculture. The Morrisville site focuses on fermentation and production technology. The Durham site focuses on product research and development.

Nufarm manufactures and markets insecticides, fungicides, plant growth regulators and herbicides. The Morrisville site serves as Nufarm?s primary research and development facility in the United States.

Oerth Bio is an early-stage agricultural biotechnology company developing an entirely new class of crop protection based on targeted protein degradation. As a joint venture between Arvinas and Bayer, Oerth Bio leverages Arvinas? expertise in targeted protein degradation and Bayer?s decades of experience in developing both human therapies and innovative, sustainable agricultural technologies to achieve its mission of significantly impacting the resilience and durability of our global food supply.

Opulent Americas is a fully integrated, global manufacturer for the LED lighting, automotive and medical industries. They provide LED lighting that is developed as optimal for horticulture and easy to use.

Driven by the belief that healthy food should be affordable, convenient, and sustainable, Pairwise is bringing together leaders in agriculture and technology to harness the potential of genome editing to address consumers? and farmers? needs. From developing novel genome editing tools to leveraging the natural genetic diversity of plants, Pairwise is working to address the challenges of today and the future.

At Pertinent, we’re on a mission to protect the planet by reducing our usage of traditional chemical pesticides. In their place, we have developed nature-derived pest-control solutions that are safe* and effective. Our unique technology harnesses the power of nature and enhances it with rigorous science, so you don’t have to choose between what works and what is good for the environment.

Phytobiotics is a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of high quality performance products, serving the animal production, agriculture and biogas industry. PhytoBiotics develops different products and services to increase performance of livestock including poultry, ruminants and swine.

PhytoPharmacon offers high-throughput screening, lab and pilot scale extract processing, downstream lead processing and purification and full-scale supply of natural products for the food, nutraceutical, cosmetic and pharma research industries. It is a natural botanical product library ingredient company focusing on value added ingredients not widely available.

https://www.planthealthcare.com

Plant Impact researches and develops crop enhancement products, including foliar sprays and seed coatings. The RTP office directs research and is the company?s North American headquarters for sales, marketing and technical support.

The Plant Pathways Company was founded on a simple premise: Utilize science, technologies and expertise to empower Agriculture, improve Wellbeing & Nutrition and protect the Planet. This also means improving the livelihood of farmers and agricultural communities.

Plantd is the quickest way to pull carbon from the atmosphere and transform it into useful, durable products. Starting with the homebuilding industry, we are leading a shift to carbon-negative building materials made from perennial grass and building the factory of the future to ensure carbon captured on the farm is locked away inside the walls, floors, and roofs of the places we live, work, and play.

PlantSwitch’s mission is to replace all petroleum-based single-use plastic with plants. Our proprietary technology upcycles agricultural residues into a plant-based resin that can be used to make nearly all types of plastic products. A low-cost, zero-waste, drop-in replacement to plastic is finally here.

Premex develops, manufactures and markets nutritional ingredients for animals. This location conducts research on feed additives for animal nutrition.

Raleigh Biosciences is utilizing single cell gene expression to advance plant biology research

Our company develops innovative microbiome products that are impactful and beneficial for the health of the planet. Our aim is to eliminate disease, reduce antibiotic resistance, and contribute to overall understanding of how the microbiome can promote host health and well-being.

Sable Fermentation, Inc. is a pilot-scale biomanufacturing plant that helps food and agriculture biotechnology companies successfully scale precision fermentation.

SBM creates, registers, manufactures and markets care?and protection products for crops, plants and the home.

ScitoVation supports and advances research on the effects of chemical compounds on human health. ScitoVation works with clients to develop safer pharmaceuticals, food ingredients, agricultural chemicals, commodity chemicals and consumer products.

End-to-end solutions provider offering a range of equipment including advanced thermal processing systems, pumps, and a full spectrum of tools for their integration and implementation. Let's find the right fit.

Sipcam Agro USA is a part of the international network of companies that make up the Sipcam Oxon Group, an Italian corporation with subsidiaries worldwide. They develop and manufacture herbicides, pesticides, fungicides and biocides.

The Soil Health Institute conducts soil health research to develop soil health management practices and systems. SHI partners with stakeholders to advance soil health through policy guidance, education and other initiatives.

Formerly Rx Maker - https://www.soilmetrix.com/

We blend deep scientific expertise with extensive research and agri sector experience to design and develop next-generation biotechnology solutions that have game-changing potential.

We provide modern agriculture with innovative solutions that increase crop yield, and farmer’s return on investment, while reducing the use of petroleum-based products. With a focus on lowering the environmental and regulatory concerns on agrochemical overuse and off-target losses, our mission is to revolutionize agriculture through the use of biodegradable and plastic-free delivery platforms for extended release and targeted delivery of diverse agricultural compounds- chemistries as well as biologics.

Symmetry provides contract research, specialized chemistry services and bioanalytic services to the biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, agrochemical and fine chemical industries.

Synchrony Labs is an AAALAC-accredited large-animal, preclinical contract research organization. It provides preclinical testing services, specializing in models for safety, toxicology and efficacy studies.

Syngenta Crop Protection works to increase plant yield by developing products for disease, insect and weed control and drought tolerance. The Greensboro site is the North American headquarters and performs crop protection product development. The Innovation Center in RTP is the company?s seeds center of excellence and includes the Adcanced Crop Lab.

TARGAN (formerly Applied LifeSciences and Systems) was founded in 2015 by an experienced team of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs. They started with an idea sketched on the back of a napkin which has now matured into a robust set of solutions for commercial food producers. Our global headquarters is based in Morrisville, North Carolina where we support a healthier, more sustainable food supply by engineering precise, effective, and animal-friendly technologies.

TerMir is focusing their initial project on developing an antibacterial agent to treat invasive citrus greening disease in US citrus. The product can be applied via irrigation water or as a spray on foliage application.

Terregena Inc. is dedicated to bringing unique, state-of-the-art technologies and products to the agricultural, animal health and veterinary communities worldwide. Terregena provides natural, organic pesticides that are effective, economical and free of toxins. We also provide beneficial insects and ECHO backpack sprayers for a complete pest solution. Terregena focuses on research based products developed from new technologies that are natural, animal, human and environmentally friendly.

Computational biology and genome editing are two critical pillars of technology-driven innovation in life sciences.  However, agriculture has been slow to fully adopt, integrate and scale these technological advances to combat global hunger, climate change, nutritional insecurity and sustainable agriculture.

Trana Discovery provides a proprietary anti-infective discovery technology platform that enables its partners to discover new treatments of bacterial, viral and fungal infectious diseases in crops, animals and humans.

TreeCo endeavors to build the R&D engine for the forestry industry by enabling tree breeders with genome editing.

We are a consumer-facing health and biosciences firm working with some of the world's largest consumer health products and specialty nutrition companies to bring science-backed solutions to the market to address consumer health and wellness.

UPL develops, manufactures and provides agricultural solutions for row and specialty crops, including crop protection chemicals and seed treatments.

Upstream Biotechnology uses patented technology to develop broad-spectrum disease-resistant crops to eliminate pesticide use, reduce production costs, and increase crop yield.

Venganza is a plant biotechnology company. It works to advance proprietary technology for engineering crops that are resistant to multiple pests, fungi, insects, nematodes, and bacteria.

Verdesian Life Sciences develops agricultural products with a focus in plant health, inoculants, seed treatments and nutrition. They utilize advanced science to disrupt chemical, physical and biological relationships among crops and their environment to find new interactions that benefit plant performance, water quality and soil health.

Vestaron is leading a peptide-based revolution in crop protection.  We are committed to providing growers with novel, effective chemistries that address proven neuromuscular targets. Our peptides overcome existing resistance issues while offering a desired safety profile for workers, beneficials and the environment. Contact us today to learn more about how Vestaron is leading a revolution in biotech through Peptide emPOWERed Insecticides or if you have any questions about how we can become a part of your insecticide resistance management program.

Proven, cutting edge, best-in-class dynamic compression medical device technology with customizable settings for tailored treatment

Vindara is a startup agriculture technology company based in Durham, NC. It was started in 2018 by John Dombrosky, the CEO of AgTech Accelerator, a startup accelerator focused on discovering and developing emerging agricultural technology companies.

Zoetis develops and manufactures vaccines and medications for animal health. The Durham site develops and manufactures high-throughput automation and biodevices for the poultry industry, including in-ovo vaccination technology.