THE LAB@AGSTART MEMBERS
PHERONYM
About: Pheronym is an agricultural biotechnology company developing nontoxic solutions for plant protection. We use pheromones to control the behavior and development of microscopic roundworms called nematodes. 
TURTLETREE
About: Turtle Tree is revolutionizing food for good. Trailblazing with the most valuable ingredient in milk, in 2023, TurtleTree will release LF+, the world’s first sustainably produced lactoferrin made using cutting-edge precision fermentation technology. |
PERSIST AI
About: Persist AI's mission is to accelerate drug development and improve patient lives. Pharmaceutical companies typically take up to five years to develop long-lasting drug injections to treat chronic conditions such as cancer and diabetes. However, Persist uses AI-driven automation to shorten the formulation development time to just two years, a ~50% reduction. Persist AI completes PLGA Microsphere pre-formulation for clients in weeks, not years.
About: Persist AI's mission is to accelerate drug development and improve patient lives. Pharmaceutical companies typically take up to five years to develop long-lasting drug injections to treat chronic conditions such as cancer and diabetes. However, Persist uses AI-driven automation to shorten the formulation development time to just two years, a ~50% reduction. Persist AI completes PLGA Microsphere pre-formulation for clients in weeks, not years.
TCHECK
About: TCheck's mission is to educate all through means that are accessible by designing and manufacturing measurement devices for the cannabis and food/agriculture industry.
About: TCheck's mission is to educate all through means that are accessible by designing and manufacturing measurement devices for the cannabis and food/agriculture industry.
MYFLORADNA
About: My Flora DNA's mission is to be the leading provider of biotechnology solutions for the cannabis industry, by developing and delivering innovative and accessible products, services, and education that empower all players in the industry to improve their yields, quality, and sustainability of their crops.
About: My Flora DNA's mission is to be the leading provider of biotechnology solutions for the cannabis industry, by developing and delivering innovative and accessible products, services, and education that empower all players in the industry to improve their yields, quality, and sustainability of their crops.
ASTRID PHARMA
About: Needle-based drug administration is hazardous and invasive. Astrid Pharma is researching new drinkable, nanocarrier drug delivery systems.
About: Needle-based drug administration is hazardous and invasive. Astrid Pharma is researching new drinkable, nanocarrier drug delivery systems.
PRISM BIO INC
About: The company was founded on the science that natural colors can be produced sustainably, economically and at a large scale via biotechnology to meet these unique demands. PrismBio pioneers the use of biotechnology to produce natural protein-pigment based colors, utilizing proprietary microbes to deliver all colors in the visible spectrum.
About: The company was founded on the science that natural colors can be produced sustainably, economically and at a large scale via biotechnology to meet these unique demands. PrismBio pioneers the use of biotechnology to produce natural protein-pigment based colors, utilizing proprietary microbes to deliver all colors in the visible spectrum.
PRISM BIO INC
About: FRINJ is building California’s coffee industry through careful observation of cultivars, plant selection, and traditional breeding of coffee plants. Caring at every stage of this evolution, which took more than 20 years, has borne fruit — exceptional coffee. The quality of FRINJ coffee now rivals the world’s top coffees.
About: FRINJ is building California’s coffee industry through careful observation of cultivars, plant selection, and traditional breeding of coffee plants. Caring at every stage of this evolution, which took more than 20 years, has borne fruit — exceptional coffee. The quality of FRINJ coffee now rivals the world’s top coffees.
FOOD SOCIETY
About: In today’s dynamic world, the food industry needs a modern restaurant where people can get healthy meals in a quick, convenient, and sustainable way. With a new food truck concept, Food Society offers an exciting new menu each time, spicing up our customers' lives with a diverse range of healthy and quality food options.
About: In today’s dynamic world, the food industry needs a modern restaurant where people can get healthy meals in a quick, convenient, and sustainable way. With a new food truck concept, Food Society offers an exciting new menu each time, spicing up our customers' lives with a diverse range of healthy and quality food options.
BALLETIC FOODS
About: Balletic is creating animal-free protein. Balletic is working towards a world that brings access to the highest quality of nutrition without any compromises to our health or the environment.
About: Balletic is creating animal-free protein. Balletic is working towards a world that brings access to the highest quality of nutrition without any compromises to our health or the environment.
THE LAB@AGSTART GRADUATES
MACRO OCEANS
About: Macro Oceans is transforming seaweed into low-carbon chemicals for materials, food, cosmetics and more to accelerate the transition to a bio-based economy and restore our oceans.
About: Macro Oceans is transforming seaweed into low-carbon chemicals for materials, food, cosmetics and more to accelerate the transition to a bio-based economy and restore our oceans.
BCD BIOSCIENCE
About: BCD Bioscience is creating the world’s first broad library of oligosaccharides with diverse natural structures, and linking these structures to their functions as prebiotics and immunomodulators. We are using our technology to develop ingredients and therapies for better human and animal health both alone and in partnership with others.
About: BCD Bioscience is creating the world’s first broad library of oligosaccharides with diverse natural structures, and linking these structures to their functions as prebiotics and immunomodulators. We are using our technology to develop ingredients and therapies for better human and animal health both alone and in partnership with others.