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First Flight Venture Center LiftOff grant

November, 2024: We are proud to announce that Soteria Formulations has been awarded the prestigious LiftOff grant by First Flight Venture Center. The LiftOff program, developed in collaboration with Eva Garland Consulting (EGC), supports science-focused startups by providing tailored strategies for securing non-dilutive grant funding. This grant marks an exciting milestone for Soteria Formulations as we continue to drive innovation and bring impactful solutions to market.

Hello Tomorrow Deep Tech Pioneer

November, 2024: We are thrilled to share that we have been selected as a Deep Tech Pioneer by Hello Tomorrow from a pool of 4,600 applications spanning 120 countries! This recognition highlights our innovative solution to establish sustainable agriculture and its potential to make a global impact. We are honored to join a community of leading deep tech startups driving transformative change. Stay tuned for more updates as we take this exciting step forward!

NC Idea Micro Grant

October, 2024: We are excited to share that Soteria Formulations has been awarded an NC IDEA MICRO grant as part of the program’s thirteenth funding cycle. This highly competitive grant provides supports young companies validate and advance their ideas. In addition to the funding, we will participate in an eight-week training and mentoring program, equipping us with invaluable resources and mentorship to accelerate our progress. We are grateful for this opportunity and look forward to leveraging it to drive innovation and growth.

Augut 2023: Dr. Pirzada giving a talk on' Recycling plant biomass for crop protection: The future of sustainable agriculture' in 'Biorational Technologies for Control of Invasive Pests in a Changing Climate' session organized by ACS Division of Agrochemicals during ACS Fall on August 13 , 2023 at Mascone Centre, San Francisco.

NCSU News Release, Feb 22, 2023.
Yams Benefit From Banana ‘Paper’ Cocoon: Wrapping yam seeds in biodegradable paper made from a mixture of unusable parts of banana plants and recycled cardboard boxes sharply increased yam size and yields in field tests conducted in Benin, Africa.

NCSU News, Front Page, March 7, 2022.
Yams Benefit From Banana ‘Paper’ Cocoon: Wrapping yam seeds in biodegradable paper made from a mixture of unusable parts of banana plants and recycled cardboard boxes sharply increased yam size and yields in field tests conducted in Benin, Africa.

News and Views

First Flight Venture Center LiftOff grant

Hello Tomorrow Deep Tech Pioneer

NC Idea Micro Grant

NCBC SRL

NCSU News Release, Feb 22, 2023.Yams Benefit From Banana ‘Paper’ Cocoon: Wrapping yam seeds in biodegradable paper made from a mixture of unusable parts of banana plants and recycled cardboard boxes sharply increased yam size and yields in field tests conducted in Benin, Africa.

NCSU News, Front Page, March 7, 2022. Yams Benefit From Banana ‘Paper’ Cocoon: Wrapping yam seeds in biodegradable paper made from a mixture of unusable parts of banana plants and recycled cardboard boxes sharply increased yam size and yields in field tests conducted in Benin, Africa.

NCSU News Release, Feb 22, 2023.
Yams Benefit From Banana ‘Paper’ Cocoon: Wrapping yam seeds in biodegradable paper made from a mixture of unusable parts of banana plants and recycled cardboard boxes sharply increased yam size and yields in field tests conducted in Benin, Africa.

NCSU News, Front Page, March 7, 2022.
Yams Benefit From Banana ‘Paper’ Cocoon: Wrapping yam seeds in biodegradable paper made from a mixture of unusable parts of banana plants and recycled cardboard boxes sharply increased yam size and yields in field tests conducted in Benin, Africa.