Who we are
AGROFOOD TECHIS, Lda. is a multi-disciplinary biotech operation based in Santo António da Serra, on Madeira island. We combine applied research, lab analysis, biotech production and agronomic consulting under one roof — we're not a generalist consultancy, nor a stand-alone lab: we're an agricultural R&D operation that commercializes its own science.
Our mission
Replace generic fertilization with plans specialized to each farm's microbiome. Reduce reliance on external inputs. Give farmers back scientific control over their soil.
The team
Doctoral researchers with more than 50 combined international peer-reviewed publications across biochemistry, biotechnology and chemical engineering applied to agriculture and agri-food.
Pedro Silva, PhD - Founder & Managing Partner
PhD in Analytical Chemistry applied to agri-food (University of Madeira / University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro). 25+ scientific publications. Leads the company strategy, the R&D programme and the commercialization of the Digital Fertilization Plan.
Jorge Freitas, PhD - Biotechnology
PhD in Biotechnology. Leads the formulation of proprietary biofertilizers - isolation, characterization and stabilization of the native rhizobacteria that are AGROFOOD TECHIS's competitive edge over generic monoculture solutions like Biostop or Kiplant.
Team being updated. The full roster of researchers, technicians and support staff is being revised. For team information or R&D collaborations, get in touch.
Infrastructure
17,000 m² featuring:
- Modern R&D laboratory (analytical chemistry, microbiology, biotechnology)
- Experimental greenhouse for controlled-environment trials
- Warehouse for biofertilizer formulation and shipping
- On-site farming area for field validation
Institutional partners
- ISOPLEXIS — University of Madeira (Prof. Miguel Carvalho) — Centre for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Technology
- PHYTOALGAE — research on microbial algae and bioactives
