Ignition Packaging has officially expanded its research and development operations to San Felasco Tech City, a state-of-the-art innovation hub located just outside Gainesville, Florida. This strategic move marks a major step forward in the company’s mission to develop compostable, high-performance packaging materials using agricultural waste and bio-based additives.

San Felasco Tech City, known for its commitment to clean technology and sustainable infrastructure, offers a unique ecosystem for growth-stage startups. The facility provides access to industrial-scale equipment, green infrastructure, and a collaborative community of climate-tech and deep-tech entrepreneurs.

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“Our new lab at San Felasco allows us to move faster, from raw formulation to test-ready prototypes,” said Abdurrahman Bejjaj, Founder and CEO of Ignition Packaging. “This isn’t just a space upgrade, it’s a platform for scale, partnership, and meaningful climate impact.”

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With this expansion, Ignition gains the space and tools needed to:

• Run pilot-scale production and durability testing

• Conduct in-house biodegradability experiments

• Accelerate R&D with improved access to technical resources and collaborators

The move also reflects a growing trend in mission-driven startups leveraging localized ecosystems to commercialize green technologies. As the company pushes toward commercialization and customer pilots, San Felasco offers the infrastructure and proximity needed to support real-world testing and rapid iteration.

This expansion reinforces Ignition Packaging’s commitment to building packaging solutions that are not only eco-friendly and compostable, but structurally sound, scalable, and commercially viable.

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