A programmable petunia bloom

About FloraForge

Engineering the language of life.

FloraForge is a plant genome engineering company building a modular platform for programmable color, pattern, and trait expression — turning living plants into a design space.

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Independent events
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Universal landing pad
Swappable traits
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Trait module classes

Our mission

From ornamental innovation to a sustainable future.

We believe biology is programmable. By standardizing how traits are integrated into the plant genome, we make plant design fast, precise, and repeatable — the way modern software is built from modular components.

We start where results are visible and valuable: ornamental petunias. Each engineered bloom is a proof point for a platform designed to scale into agriculture, bio-based materials, and beyond.

Our goal is a future where color, pattern, resilience, and function can be designed into living systems — beautifully and predictably.

Programmable trait modules

What drives us

Principles behind the platform.

Precision

Engineered DNA architectures that put expression exactly where it belongs.

Modularity

Plug-and-play trait modules that swap in and out like building blocks.

Reliability

Validated, repeatable systems — stable lines and observable outcomes.

Sustainability

A foundation for naturally derived pigments, fibers, and bio-based materials.

The team

Builders at the genomic level.

A multidisciplinary team spanning synthetic biology, plant genetics, and design.

Founder & CEO

Synthetic Biology

Head of Genetics

Plant Transformation

Lead Engineer

Platform & Tooling

Design Director

Trait & Pattern Design

Let's collaborate

Let's grow something new.

Whether you're a partner, investor, or grower, we'd love to show you what programmable plants can do.