Our journey at Greenlab has been amazing so far. We continue do amazing work in the field of Biotech Research & Production.
Greenlab’s journey so far
2019
March 2019
With a vision to become a world leader in the research, development and cultivation of medicinal cannabis, Green Relief NZ Limited was established.
April 2019
Initial funding secured through Director Loans
May 2019
Land secured on lease for setting up R&D facility
May 2019
Application for R&D licence submitted to MOH
August 2019
First South Island R&D Licence granted
November 2019
Greenlab trademark name and logo registered
December 2019
Team of Scientists and management established
2020
January 2020
Lease signed with Lincoln University to establish Greenlab R&D.
February 2020
Second R&D licence granted for R&D facility at Lincoln University
March 2020
Lease signed for commercial cultivation facility
April 2020
Signed multiple letters of intents, non-disclosure agreements with local and international collaborators, customers and suppliers
May 2020
Application for commercial cultivation licence submitted to Ministry of Health under the Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Regulations 2019
August 2020
Application for commercial cultivation licence approved
October 2020
Initial funding of $1.9 million secured from wholesale investors
October 2020
Appointed Operations Manager to kick start the R&D operations.
November 2020
Medicinal Cannabis genetics collected and establishment of mother plants started
2021
January 2021
Research application submitted to Ministry of Primary Industries for project grant with total project value of $1.9 million. This is the first of its kind submitted in New Zealand to Ministry of Primary Industries.
January 2021
Agreement on Market Entry and Research with $2.4 million over years signed with Cannvalate in Australia for the Sale of Greenlab White label products.
February 2021
Partnered with Hawkes Bay Cannabis Ltd to conduct R&D on unexplored genetics.
March 2021
Established laboratory inside the R&D facility with testing equipment HPLC(cannabinoids) and GCMS(terpenes testing).
April 2021
R&D agreement signed with a Canadian company Purple Farm Genetics to develop unique cultivars through breeding
May 2021
Greenlab Australian team established
August 2021
MOU signed with Auckland University to study and develop processes for sustainable management of cannabis waste.
August 2021
Approval given by Federal Government of India to conduct research on landraces with Indian Agricultural University
Sep 2021
Research grant worth $1.9 million submitted to Ministry of Primary Industries approved
August 2021
Approval given by Federal Government of India to conduct research on landraces with Indian Agricultural University