AMES, IOWA, US — The Iowa State University (ISU) Research Park welcomed the opening of Pivot Bio’s new $14 million Customer Success Center, underscoring the sustainability agriculture company’s commitment to developing microbial nitrogen solutions that allow farmers to reduce their reliance on synthetic fertilizers.

The 36,000-square-foot center, constructed in partnership with ISU Research Park and Story Construction, not only serves as a commercial hub for the company’s microbial nitrogen products, but also as an education and collaboration nexus for farmers, researchers and industry experts, according to the Feb. 2 announcement. It is designed as a convening space, fostering partnerships and uniting diverse stakeholders committed to addressing crop nutrition and agricultural technology challenges.

“Pivot Bio’s new Customer Success Center in the ISU Research Park is a perfect fit for Iowa State’s vibrant innovation ecosystem,” said Wendy Wintersteen, president of ISU. “The collaborative partnership between Pivot Bio and Iowa State University not only drives economic growth and supports hardworking farmers, but also reinforces Iowa’s central role in shaping a more innovative and sustainable future for agriculture.”

The building also includes 15,000 square feet of open high bay that will support work on agronomy equipment. This includes hands-on training and calibration for seed treatment equipment, supporting the continued scaling of the company’s Proven 40 on-seed product, which allows corn farmers to plant their seeds with up to 25% of their nitrogen fertilizer needs already in place. Launched last year, the on-seed product now makes up most of the sales for the Berkley, California, US, company.