Hortiki Innovations
Research and Development converting waste into something wonderful!
Hortiki Innovations seeks to cultivate the commercial potential of regional agricultural waste streams — materials that hold remarkable untapped value — and transform them into food, feed, fiber, and industrial materials .
Our work grows at the intersection of sustainable agriculture, materials science, and circular economy design. We are excited about the journey we are starting and warmly invite you to join the movement to a greener, cleaner, more sustainable future.
What We Believe
Agricultural waste is one of the most urgent and underestimated environmental challenges of our time. Both locally in the Mid-Atlantic where Hortiki is based, and around the world, organic waste streams pollute waterways, release carbon into the atmosphere, and burden communities with disposal costs — while simultaneously representing an extraordinary reservoir of untapped biological and chemical potential.
We believe the next generation of high-value materials, foods, and products will grow from sources we currently treat as problems. We believe that regional waste streams — when approached with the right scientific curiosity and commercial creativity — can become the foundation of businesses that reduce carbon, restore ecosystems, and generate real economic value for the communities that produce them.
What We Are Exploring
Upcycled Food and Feed
Cultivating premium food and feed products using agricultural waste as a substrate.
Bio-Derived Industrial Materials
Converting regional agricultural waste into high-performance chemicals for construction and infrastructure applications.
Plant-Based Consumer Goods
Creating premium garden products, textiles, and home goods from plant-derived and regionally sourced materials.
Let's Build Together
We are actively seeking scientific advisors, university research partners,and like minded innovators. We welcome conversations with anyone working at the intersection of agricultural waste, regional circular economies, and carbon-reducing material innovation.