IngateyGen LLC

IngateyGen LLC is a Durham, North Carolina-based agricultural biotechnology company dedicated to developing allergen-free peanut varieties. We leverage cutting-edge techniques in genomics, proteomics, and plant tissue culture to create improved peanuts with enhanced safety and nutritional value, addressing the significant health and economic impact of peanut allergies. Our work directly supports the food value chain, aiming to provide quality products to market while minimizing the risk of severe allergic reactions. We are a portfolio company of AgTechInventures, furthering our commitment to innovation in AgBiotechnology.

Peanut allergies affect over 2.5% of children in the U.S., triggering life-threatening reactions and imposing a substantial economic burden on families and the healthcare system. Schools routinely prohibit peanut products to mitigate these risks, and the airline industry has implemented similar precautions.

IngateyGen’s approach centers on utilizing CRISPR and gene editing technologies to modify peanut genetics, resulting in hypoallergenic or allergen-reduced peanuts. Furthermore, we are pioneering the development of Self-Stabilizing Natural Peanut Butter and high-protein peanuts as plant-based meat alternatives, responding to growing consumer demand for healthy and sustainable protein sources. Our team, led by Dr. Hortense Dodo and Dr. Koffi Konan, combines expertise in plant biotechnology, immunology, and food science to drive our mission forward.