TARGAN

Founded in 2015 out of research at North Carolina State University, TARGAN is pioneering the application of robotics, computer vision, and data analytics solutions to improve efficiency, animal welfare, and disease prevention in poultry production.  

Early NSF SBIR awards provided TARGAN with critical capital to de-risk the innovation and advance prototype development. Recognizing the compliance demands that come with federal funding, TARGAN selected EGC to build and manage its financial and accounting infrastructure. EGC established the accounting systems, internal controls, and compliance oversight necessary to provide a solid financial foundation. 

As TARGAN’s technology matured and commercial opportunity came into focus, so did the complexity of its financial operations. EGC scaled its accounting support alongside the company’s growth—transitioning systems and processes to meet the demands of a commercially operating business, supporting due diligence readiness, and ensuring the financial infrastructure could keep pace with rapid expansion. This positioned TARGAN to successfully attract $135 million in private investment and form strategic partnerships with global poultry producers, accelerating its transition from lab-scale innovation to full commercial deployment. 

TARGAN was named EGC’s 2023 Innovation Award winner in recognition of its success in addressing critical needs in food security, sustainability, and animal welfare.