Spekciton Biosciences LLC (now Biospection) is a biotech company developing advanced biophotonic imaging and real-time monitoring tools to enhance precision agriculture, maximize crop yields, and ensure quality in indoor farming environments.
Spekciton Biosciences LLC, now known as Biospection, is a biotechnology company that develops advanced biophotonic measurement systems and optical inspection technology to improve crop yields and process performance. Founded in 2017 by Dr. Andy Ragone, the company creates portable, multispectral, and ultraviolet imaging tools designed for real-time monitoring of plant health, soil conditions, and water contamination. By utilizing innovative sensing techniques and predictive analytics, the company's technology aims to identify biotic and abiotic stressors, as well as contamination in food and biopharmaceutical production, much earlier than traditional agricultural methods.
The company's solutions are intended to assist indoor farmers, researchers, and agricultural scientists in maximizing productivity and ensuring safety by recovering production losses and minimizing environmental impacts. Supported by grants from the National Science Foundation and collaborations with academic institutions such as the University of Delaware, the company’s technology provides precise, actionable data that enables proactive management of biological processes. Through its focus on sustainability and scientific innovation, the organization addresses critical challenges in modern precision agriculture and molecular farming, helping growers achieve more consistent and higher-quality outcomes.