History and Values

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision

The Company is now embarking on a further ambitious program of geographical and service expansion, from acquisitions and organic growth.

Our vision is to be the leading global research and product development service provider for the Agricultural industry with dedicated expertise and commitment to support the ongoing Agricultural Revolution, thanks to:

an extensive range of capabilities, available globally, including to our many clients who wish to outsource “end-to-end” product research, development and regulatory services.
with a business in excess of >$100M (15% market share in our chosen sectors) and the highest quality reputation in the industry.

Mission

Our mission is to help our partners to introduce their products successfully into agriculture ecosystems, by executing high quality studies, regulatory dossiers and expert & independent recommendations which contribute to produce safe food, reduce the greenhouse gas emissions and promote people’s health and well-being.

“EPICS” Values

Excellence – SynTech teams thrive for executing field studies, analysis, dossiers, reports, recommendations and consultancy with the highest level of quality, going beyond our partner’s expectations;
Passion – SynTech teams are inspired by our partner’s technical challenges and needs, managing their projects with positive energy and “operating like an owner”;
Integrity – SynTech teams follow the highest ethical standards, manage data with responsibility and produce independent and consistent reports;
Care – SynTech cares about health and well-being of its people, the environment, and surrounding communities. SynTech teams are committed to the success of their partners;
Science – SynTech activities are based on existing and evolving scientific knowledge; SynTech teams adapt SOPs, embrace modern and fit-for-purpose new technological tools and systems, in favor of the quality and the integrity of data generated.

Company History

SynTech Research was established on December 11, 1999, by Dr. Khosro Khodayari and three former colleagues from Zeneca Agrochemicals (now Syngenta), launching GEP and GLP services in California’s Central Valley. The company quickly earned a reputation for scientific rigor and operational excellence.

European expansion began in 2002 with the opening of SynTech France, followed by strategic growth across the EU and US. In 2008, operations extended into Latin America (Brazil) and the Asia-Pacific region. By 2012, SynTech relocated its global headquarters to Stilwell, Kansas, adding ecotoxicology and analytical laboratory capabilities and expanding to over 30 countries with a team of 300+ professionals.

In 2020, SynTech merged with Acceres—uniting leading CROs including GAB Consulting, Promo-Vert, and BIOTEK Agriculture. This expanded the group’s capacity across field trials, regulatory services, and laboratory studies, forming a team of over 600 scientists, agronomists, and regulatory experts.

The SynTech Research Group was formally created in 2021, bringing together SynTech, Acceres (including GAB Consulting), and ECT Oekotoxikologie GmbH, with Wagner Regulatory Associates (WRA) joining soon after. Each company retains its trusted brand identity while contributing to a fully integrated “Research to Registration” service model.

In 2025, SynTech Research Group further expanded its global footprint through the acquisition of AgIdea, a leading Latin American CRO. This strategic move strengthens SynTech’s presence in the Americas and enhances its capabilities in field and laboratory research across the region.