Key Takeaways
- Meiogenix, a biotechnology company focused on epigenetics and AI-assisted precision breeding, has relocated its U.S. headquarters to Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina.
- The move positions the company within a major hub for agricultural and life sciences research and collaboration.
- The new facility at the Alexandria Center® for AgTech will serve as a base for research, development, and commercial partnerships.
- The relocation supports Meiogenix’s ongoing work on precision recombination technologies for crop improvement.
- The company will continue developing breeding tools aimed at addressing productivity, adaptation, and food security challenges.
Meiogenix Establishes New Headquarters in Research Triangle Park
Meiogenix has announced the relocation of its U.S. headquarters from Ithaca, New York, to Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina. The decision places the company within one of the country’s leading agricultural and biotechnology centers, known for its concentration of research institutions, industry partners, and plant science expertise.
The new headquarters, located at the Alexandria Center® for AgTech, will serve as a central point for research, development, and partnership activities. The company stated that the move is intended to strengthen collaboration opportunities with universities, research organizations, and agribusinesses active in crop science and genetics.
Company Focus on Crop Breeding Technologies
Meiogenix develops breeding tools based on precision recombination and advanced genomics, designed to expand the genetic diversity available to plant breeders. The company’s technologies aim to support the development of resilient and high-yield crops, including rice, tomato, corn, wheat, and oilseeds.
By combining epigenetic science with AI-driven analysis, Meiogenix seeks to provide plant breeders with tools to address issues related to productivity, climate adaptation, and food security. The relocation is expected to facilitate partnerships that enhance the company’s ability to integrate research with applied agricultural development.
Statement from Meiogenix Leadership
“Plant breeders are the true pioneers in agriculture, and being here in Research Triangle Park feels like opening a door to limitless innovation,” said Ricardo Garcia de Alba, Chief Executive Officer of Meiogenix. “We’re looking forward to collaborating with this community to bring new ideas and technologies to breeders working to improve crop performance.”
Garcia de Alba added that the company remains appreciative of its roots: “We’re proud of the foundation we built in Ithaca and at Cornell, and we look forward to building new relationships in North Carolina that will help us scale our impact in agriculture.”
