2013 – Start of Our Journey
Auranta was founded by John and Pat to develop all-natural antimicrobial solutions to extend food shelf life and reduce waste.
The expertise of a company is often the foundation of its success
Auranta is a biotech company, based in Ireland and founded in 2013 by John Cullen and Dr. Patrick Ward.
Auranta is a spin-off from the University College Dublin Research and Innovation unit NovaUCD. Auranta’s scientific and technical expertise is a vital source of knowledge that helps us create innovative products – and retain our competitive edge.
From a business management perspective, Auranta receives valuable insights from Dr. Chris Horn, who joined our team in 2017. His experience in investing in emerging technologies on an international level has further strengthened Auranta’s commitment to its global mission of reducing antimicrobial resistance.
2015 – Antimicrobial Research
Provided scientific proof of efficacy, sparking interest in the animal feed industry and expanding R&D into animal production.
2017 – Peer Reviews
Published multiple peer-reviewed articles showing efficacy against pathogens like E.coli and Mycoplasma, expanding into monogastric species.
2019 – Innovation Award
Won The Irish Times “New Frontiers” award for reshaping livestock production through antibiotic reduction.
2014 – Science
Partnered with University College Dublin’s NovaUCD programme, laying the foundation for breakthrough antimicrobial research.
2016 – Frontiers in Microbiology
Research findings were published internationally, and AuraCalf was launched for Irish dairy and cattle farmers.
2018 – Validation by Practice
Farmers and producers reported reduced disease and antibiotic use, successfully adopting AuraShield and Auranta technology.
2020 – Product Expansion
Launched AuraAqua and AuraGuard to broaden applications of Auranta’s antimicrobial solutions.
2024 – Aquatech Innovation Award
Recognised for innovative solutions advancing sustainable aquaculture practices.
