Built around membrane-translocation technology developed by Ohio State University scientists, Scioto AgriTech creates biological crop treatments designed to move inside plants, where they activate immunity and suppress pests and pathogens. The Ohio company’s pipeline includes biostimulants and biologically based disease treatments for high-value fruits and vegetables, with an emphasis on reducing reliance on synthetic agricultural chemicals without genetically modifying crops. In 2024, Scioto AgriTech received a $200,000 Ohio Third Frontier grant to support commercialization of its licensed technology.
BioWorks, IncFrom its Victor, New York base, BioWorks develops biological plant-health products and programs for horticulture and specialty agriculture growers. Its RootShield family is labeled for organic use while also serving conventional operations, and the company supports growers with a technical-services team that includes several Ph.D. specialists. BioWorks operates as a division of BioFirst Group, a global biological pest and disease-control organization with 32 local production or distribution subsidiaries and exports to more than 70 countries.MIDDLETOWN, OH
VM AgritechFounded in the UK in 2015 and now based in Geneva, New York, VM Agritech develops crop-protection and plant-nutrition products built around its patented Cyncore technology, which makes copper and zinc more soluble and available. Its flagship Curezin® combines disease control with micronutrient support and is EPA-registered for more than 130 crops. The company’s U.S. transition began in 2022, and its original copper-zinc formulation patents have been granted in 56 countries.GENEVA, NY
EnviroKure, IncFounded in 2011, Hicksville, Ohio-based EnviroKure develops and produces naturally derived biostimulants and organic biofertilizers made from chicken manure. The company grew from a garage project into the only company it identifies as having patented and commercialized this chicken-manure-derived technology, with a flagship facility designed to serve as many as 4 million acres. Its products are intended to improve soil health, plant resilience, and productivity for conventional and organic farmers.325315PHILADELPHIA, PA