Driven by a passion for scientific discovery and a commitment to addressing the pressing challenges in the plant protection industry, Agro BioResearch was established with a clear mission: to foster innovative and sustainable solutions that advances agricultural science and biotechnology.

Through strategic collaborations with both emerging startups and established biotech companies, Agro BioResearch aims to make a lasting impact on the industry.

That impact hopefully begins at University of Houston’s Technology Bridge, where Agro BioResearch now makes its home as the newest tenant of UH’s innovation hub.

Founded in 2022, Agro BioResearch serves as a Contract Research Organization (CRO), drawing on their expertise in entomology and plant pathology.

"Our primary funding source stems from contracts awarded to us by biotech companies and other clients,” founder Zainab ALJbory said. “Operating for over a year, we've established successful partnerships with numerous clients, generating profitable revenue."

Their offerings include insect bioassays, anti-microbial testing, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis, genetic quantification, tissue dissection, and microscopy staining. Beyond these services, they also offer expert consultation and troubleshooting to help clients refine their testing methods and protocols, ensuring dependable and trustworthy results through cutting-edge laboratory testing services.

ALJbory said that when pairing Agro BioResearch’s foundation of partnerships and profit with Tech Bridge’s resources and nurturing ecosystem, the prospects of significant impact on the future of agricultural biotechnology are on the rise.

He added that Tech Bridge’s newest tenant hopes to ingrain itself into the broader UH community through internship programs, workshops, and student training initiatives that further enrich the educational and professional landscape at UH.

"We are thrilled to become part of the Tech Bridge community,” ALJbory said. “Our team is eager to engage with UH faculty and scientists as we offer our testing services here."