Cultivating
Nutritional Resilience

We are bridging the gap between advanced genetics and practical agriculture by developing the next generation of Hi-Flav Corn & Sorghum varieties.

Hi-Flav Red Corn
"Our goal is to provide growers and downstream partners with crops that offer superior stress tolerance and high-value functional ingredients."
Our Markets

Commercial Applications

Poultry Health

We are validating the use of Hi-Flav corn as a functional feed ingredient. Rich in natural anthocyanins and antioxidants, our varieties are designed to improve gut health and immunity in flocks, offering producers a pathway to reduce antibiotic usage while maintaining high production standards.

Distilling & Brewing

We provide craft distillers with a unique competitive edge through our specialized grains. Our varieties impart vibrant natural red and purple pigments alongside novel flavor profiles, allowing for the creation of distinctive, high-value spirits that stand out on the shelf.

Grower Resilience

Farmers face increasing abiotic stresses from changing climates. Our sorghum and corn varieties are bred for superior resilience and stress tolerance, allowing growers to reduce chemical inputs and secure identity-preserved contracts for high-value output.

NSF I-Corps Cohort

The Research Team

Bryan Panek

Bryan Panek

Tech & Co-Entrepreneurial Lead
Penn State University

Bryan bridges the gap between breeding science and field application. He oversees the technical development and field testing of Hi-Flav varieties, ensuring agronomic performance meets grower standards.

Tyler Lesko

Tyler Lesko

Co-Entrepreneurial Lead
Penn State University

Focusing on market alignment and customer discovery, Tyler leads the effort to validate the commercial potential of our genetics. He connects our research directly with the needs of industry partners.

Dr. Surinder Chopra

Dr. Surinder Chopra

PI and Mentor
Penn State University

With decades of experience in maize genetics, Dr. Chopra guides the strategic research direction of Aurora Genetic Innovations. He serves as the Principal Investigator and primary mentor for the I-Corps team.