Apis Nomadica Labs

Where Mobile Science Meets Apiculture and Mycology

About Us

Apis Nomadica Labs is a pioneering mobile research unit dedicated to the study of bees, fungi, and their interconnected ecologies. Unlike traditional research facilities confined to static locations, our solar-powered trailer-laboratory travels across diverse American landscapes, allowing us to conduct field research where it matters most—in the living laboratories of varied ecosystems.

We've reimagined what independent science can look like: untethered from institutional constraints yet committed to rigorous methodology. Our mobile approach enables direct observation of how different bioregions influence the remarkable products of the hive—from honey and propolis to royal jelly and venom—while simultaneously exploring the fascinating symbiotic relationships between fungi and bees.

By bringing our lab to the field rather than samples to a distant lab, we capture the full context of ecological relationships. This nomadic model reveals insights that would otherwise remain hidden within the complex tapestry of place, season, and biodiversity.

Mission Statement

Apis Nomadica Labs exists to advance our understanding of bee-derived compounds and fungal-bee interactions through independent, field-based scientific inquiry that honors the complexity of natural systems.

Our core goals:

• Conduct rigorous research on apian biology and products outside traditional institutional frameworks, developing methodologies that bridge scientific precision with ecological awareness
• Document and analyze the profound impact of terroir on bee biology, behavior, and the bioactive properties of their products across diverse American landscapes
• Create and freely share a replicable model for off-grid scientific research that empowers other independent researchers to conduct meaningful field studies with minimal environmental impact

Tiered Funding Vision

$65,000 — Foundation Phase

The Foundation Phase establishes our core research infrastructure and begins our systematic documentation of bioregional variations in bee products.

• Expand solar power & battery bank to ensure continuous operation of sensitive laboratory equipment regardless of weather conditions
• Build dedicated mobile mycology lab module with controlled cultivation environments for studying fungal-bee interactions
• Establish 25 colonies across 3 distinct bioregions with comprehensive baseline documentation of colony health metrics
• Publish quarterly open-source findings through accessible formats that serve both scientific and public audiences

$100,000 — Amplification Phase