The agreement will focus on developing safe, effective, all-natural products for the emerging psychedelic industry
Through this first-of-its-kind agreement, Optimi will utilize and leverage Numinus Bioscience's laboratories, equipment, services and expertise, with the goal of developing products for the emerging psychedelic industry. Optimi has applied to
"We're excited to partner with Optimi and its highly experienced and passionate team to advance psychedelic initiatives and develop safe and effective products," said
"Numinus is an ideal partner to further our research and development of Psilocybe mushroom and associated derivatives-based products," said
Under the terms of the agreement, Optimi will pay an initial retainer with fees for services determined and replenished on a project-by-project basis. Each project is expected to be a stand-alone project that is defined by a Statement of Work, and while certain projects may build upon previously completed ones, there may also be several projects undertaken at the same time. Optimi will further issue to Numinus 150,000 fully paid and non-assessable common shares in the capital of Optimi (each a "Share") on
Numinus Bioscience's laboratory provides services including cultivation, analytical testing, product research and development, and ancillary services in the area of psychedelics. The agreement with Optimi is effective
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Numinus R&D is conducting implementation science and leveraging partnerships to beta-test and refine optimal models of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy delivery, setting the stage for approved routine use in mental health and wellness care.
Numinus Bioscience is focused on developing testing methods and effective formulas for the evolving psychedelics space.
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