Genvor has entered into a formal teaming agreement with Tuskegee University to accelerate next-generation peptide technologies designed to improve crop protection, resilience, and nutrient performance. The collaboration gives Genvor access to Tuskegee’s research laboratories, scientific instrumentation, and academic talent to drive faster innovation cycles and expand validation of Genvor’s proprietary biological ingredients.
The partnership is centered on joint research, testing, and grant-supported development in cooperation with Tuskegee’s Center for Biomedical Research. By combining university-based discovery with Genvor’s commercialization capabilities, the two organizations aim to advance biologically manufactured peptide sequences that support more sustainable agricultural practices.
Genvor, a biotechnology company specializing in peptide-based biologicals for crop protection and plant health, said the collaboration reinforces its strategy of integrating academic research with commercial development to bring new biological solutions to market. Tuskegee University, one of the nation’s premier research institutions and a historically Black college and university (HBCU), sees the partnership as a way to expand its applied research portfolio while exposing students to real-world agricultural innovation.
The agreement also deepens the relationship between Tuskegee’s scientific leadership—particularly in peptide discovery—and Genvor’s product pipeline for regenerative agriculture. University researchers noted that the alliance enables decades of foundational peptide research to transition toward field application and commercial deployment.
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“This partnership marks a pivotal step in Genvor’s mission to enhance biological crop protection through the power of peptides. Tuskegee University’s scientific excellence and access to world-class research facilities create the perfect environment to accelerate innovation and bring forward solutions that meet the demands of today’s agricultural challenges.”
Chad Pawlak, CEO, Genvor
“Tuskegee University is known for solving the world’s most complex problems and this partnership with Genvor is a meaningful example of that. The research through this relationship exposes our students to crop protection and sustainable agriculture that may ultimately support farming across the country. Tuskegee University has entered its Renaissance Era and this kind of collaboration is a significant part of that.”
Dr. Mark A. Brown, President and CEO, Tuskegee University
“Working with Genvor allows us to translate decades of peptide research into scalable, real-world impact. This collaboration expands the reach of our peptide platforms beyond discovery and into field application, product validation, and sustainable agricultural practice.”
Dr. Jesse Jaynes, Professor of Biochemistry, Tuskegee University
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Genvor in advancing peptide technology. The partnership not only deepens our applied research portfolio but also provides valuable training and experience for our students as they engage in innovation that has the potential to transform global agriculture.”
Dr. Timothy Turner, Associate Vice President for Research, Tuskegee University Center for Biomedical Research
