La Chapelle de Guinchay, France, June 1st 2026 ;- SynTech Research Group, a leading global agricultural CRO, and ObjetBio, a South Korean agricultural biotechnology company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on May 13, 2026 to advance the global validation, regulatory readiness, and commercialization of ObjetBio’s proprietary microbial-metabolite technology. This collaboration highlights the strong commercial potential of ObjetBio’s technology and SynTech’s global capabilities in testing, regulatory support, and market entry enablement.
The signing took place at SynTech Research’s Spanish headquarters in Picanya, Valencia. Vice-President Hoon Choi, on behalf of ObjetBio, and Dr. Marisé Borja, Global Regulatory Affairs Lead at SynTech Research Group, signed the agreement outlining the scope of the partnership. Following the signing, the two teams held a project meeting and toured SynTech’s facilities, including the ecotoxicology and microbiology laboratories, as well as the greenhouses and phenotyping station.
The next stop on the tour was the Canary Islands, where SynTech conducts GLP-standard trials, including efficacy testing and post-harvest simulations to support product development and regulatory requirements. ObjetBio also visited SynTech Research Group’s global headquarters in La Chapelle de Guinchay, France, where the company conducts field research and operates its ecotoxicology laboratory, followed by a visit to SynTech’s analytical laboratory in Lyon.
“We are looking forward to a long-lasting and productive partnership with ObjetBio, supporting their research and regulatory needs,” said Dr. Marisé Borja, Global Regulatory Affairs Lead at SynTech Research Group.
“Our collaboration with SynTech Research Group reflects the strong global potential of ObjetBio’s technology platform. We look forward to leveraging SynTech’s capabilities to accelerate validation, regulatory alignment, and commercialization.” added In-Seong Kim, CEO of ObjetBio.
The Memorandum of Understanding marks the beginning of a partnership aimed at advancing sustainable agriculture worldwide.
About SynTech Research Group
SynTech Research Group is a leading global agricultural CRO, offering comprehensive efficacy research, regulatory, environmental, and market support services to agrochemical, biostimulant, biocontrol, and seed companies. With more than 800 specialists in over 40 countries, it operates from state-of-the-art facilities. More than 30 years of experience underpin SynTech’s role in the development, registration, and market positioning of products worldwide.
For more information, visit www.syntechresearch.com.
About ObjetBio
ObjetBio is a South Korean agricultural biotechnology company developing proprietary microbial-metabolite technologies with applications in sustainable crop protection and biostimulant solutions. With in-house product development and experimental capabilities, the company is advancing a platform with strong potential for global commercialization.
For more information, visit www.objbio.com.
This work was supported by the Starting Growth Technological R&D Program (TIPS, Tech Incubator Program for Startup) (RS-2024-00508778) funded by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS, Korea).