Stepan Company, a global leader in chemical solutions, is reinforcing its commitment to the Brazilian agricultural market through a series of strategic investments focused on innovation, collaboration, and technical development.A key milestone is the establishment of a new agriculture laboratory at the Parque Tecnológico de Piracicaba, one of Brazil’s premier agricultural innovation hubs. The facility will support both Stepan’s clients and internal teams by:
Stepan Company is boosting its presence in Brazil's agricultural sector with a new lab at Parque Tecnológico de Piracicaba to accelerate formulation development, performance testing and cross-team innovation.
The firm is also expanding its role in PwC Agtech Innovation, strengthening collaboration, visibility and engagement across Brazil's agribusiness ecosystem.
- Developing formulations for chemical and biological crop protection products, adjuvants, and specialty fertilizers
- Performance testing of product concepts to ensure established efficacy and safety parameters are met
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive new product development, vet product concepts, comprehend associated intellectual property landscapes and ensure regulatory requirements are achieved
“Piracicaba is a vibrant innovation ecosystem for agriculture. Establishing a dedicated laboratory here is a strategic move to accelerate our local development capabilities and strengthen our connection with Brazilian producers,” said David Allen, Vice President of Global Crop Productivity at Stepan.
This new lab will operate in collaboration with the existing global network of Stepan Agricultural R&D facilities.
In addition to the lab, Stepan has taken further steps to deepen its engagement with the agricultural value chain by:
- Strengthening its position as an Innovation Corporate investor, Stepan is deepening its engagement with PwC Agtech Innovation, one of the world’s largest agricultural innovation hubs in Piracicaba. This strategic positioning provides Stepan with access to high-impact networking, exclusive innovation talks, and direct collaboration with industry leaders, startups, universities, and research centers. Enhanced brand visibility across digital and physical platforms, dedicated infrastructure, and comprehensive resources ensure Stepan is recognized as a driving force in agribusiness innovation—reinforcing its leadership in sustainable and transformative agricultural solutions
“We want to be where innovation happens. Expanding our presence in PwC’s hub allows us to collaborate with the key players driving transformation in Brazilian agriculture,” added Rafael Kambara, Mercosur Regional Platform Manager at Stepan.
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