We’re excited to share that we’ve opened our new laboratory at UF Innovate | Accelerate’s Sid Martin Biotech in Alachua, Florida.
This new space represents more than an expansion of our physical footprint. It strengthens our scientific and technical capabilities and gives us an important foundation for accelerating product development, deepening our understanding of natural chemistry, and advancing high-performance biological solutions for growers and agricultural markets.
As we continue building our research and development platform, the laboratory will support our efforts to develop and refine technologies designed to address the evolving needs of modern agriculture. Expanding our laboratory capabilities also allows us to further develop the scientific expertise and infrastructure needed to move new solutions from research toward commercial application.
We’re grateful to the University of Florida and the UF Innovate | Accelerate team for their partnership and support throughout this milestone. We also want to recognize Elliott Welker and Karl R. LaPan for their contributions and support, as well as the City of Alachua for fostering an environment where innovation, entrepreneurship, and agricultural science can thrive.
Our long-term ambition is to build The Natural Chemical Company by developing natural, safe, and effective alternatives to conventional synthetic chemistry. Partnerships with leading research institutions are an important part of that vision, helping us connect scientific discovery with the development of scalable agricultural technologies.
We also recognize Jeff Hill, Lindsy Iglesias and the wider GroNatural team, whose work and dedication helped make this new laboratory possible.
Opening our laboratory at Sid Martin Biotech marks an exciting next chapter for our R&D platform. We’re proud to continue investing in science, technology, and the future of natural chemistry.