Lepidext, Inc.
Lexington, KY
- UEI
- NQA9H9Z389N4
- CAGE
- 7DZ20
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 1122 Oak Hill Dr, Lexington, KY 40505, USA
- Website
- lepidext.com
- Founded
- 2015
- Employees
- 1-10
- Estimated annual revenue
- $0-$1M
- Industry
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- Consumer Staples
- Food, Beverage & Tobacco
- Food Products
- Agricultural Products
- SIC code
- 28 Chemical & Allied Products
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sbir phase i: accelerated discovery of species-specific sterilizing viral biopesticides -the broader/commercial impact… | National Science Foundation | $305,000 | |
| The purpose of this agreement is to prepare for and combat the establishment of the old world cotton bollworm… | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | $198,231 | |
| ** awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the… | Institute of Food Production and Sustainability | $650,000 | |
| The seed corn industry in hawaii is the largest agricultural industry in the state. At $151M (2016 figures), IT… | Institute of Food Production and Sustainability | $175,000 | |
| Sbir phase i: oral delivery systems for sterilizing strains of a sexually-transmitted insect virus | Division of Industrial Innovation | $256,000 |
About Lepidext, Inc.
Lepidext, Inc. is a for-profit small business headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, focused on developing innovative biological pest control solutions. The company specializes in creating novel biopesticide technologies that leverage sexually-transmitted viruses to suppress and control insect populations, with a primary focus on agricultural pest management. Through its research and development efforts, Lepidext has been working on developing InsterushZ, a proprietary technology that uses a sexually transmitted virus to sterilize adult moths, particularly targeting corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea) populations that cause significant damage to food and fiber crops.
Lepidext has secured multiple federal grants from key agricultural and scientific agencies, primarily through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The company has received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), as well as the National Science Foundation's Division of Industrial Innovation. Their grant-funded projects have consistently focused on developing advanced pest control strategies, including research to combat Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) resistant insects, developing oral delivery systems for sterilizing insect viruses, and creating production systems for their InsterushZ product. One notable project, funded by APHIS with a $201,208 cooperative agreement, aims to develop a biological control strategy to prevent the establishment of the invasive Old World Cotton Bollworm in North America by using sterilizing nudivirus techniques. The research involves collaboration with academic partners like Dr. Matt Turnbull's laboratory at Clemson University, demonstrating Lepidext's ability to engage in complex, interdisciplinary scientific research with potential significant agricultural impact.
Quick answers
What is Lepidext, Inc.'s UEI?
Lepidext, Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is NQA9H9Z389N4.
What is Lepidext, Inc.'s CAGE code?
Lepidext, Inc.'s CAGE code is 7DZ20.
What is Lepidext, Inc.'s primary NAICS code?
Lepidext, Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)).
Where is Lepidext, Inc. located?
Lepidext, Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 1122 Oak Hill Dr, Lexington, KY 40505, USA.
Is Lepidext, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Lepidext, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through December 16, 2026.
What is Lepidext, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Lepidext, Inc.'s most recent federal grant award is Sbir phase i: accelerated discovery of species-specific sterilizing viral biopesticides -the broader/commercial impact… (2537778), from National Science Foundation, on July 1, 2026.
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