Science First, Always
Every decision, from which variety to plant to how we package a shipment, starts with the science. If the data does not support it, we do not do it.
Our Vision
To become a trusted source of characterised, standardised cannabinoid ingredients from Africa, built on pharmaceutical science and traceable from seed to certificate of analysis.
Our Mission
To develop a vertically integrated cannabinoid operation in Uganda that combines disciplined agriculture with drug-discovery-grade science, producing raw materials, extracts, and isolated compounds that meet the quality expectations of regulated markets worldwide.
About Westhood Global
A Vertically Integrated Cannabinoid Ingredient Company
Westhood Global Co. Ltd. is a Kampala-based company operating under a government-issued cannabis cultivation licence in Uganda. We are building a vertically integrated operation to grow, process, and supply pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoid raw materials and extracts to manufacturers across the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food-ingredient, and cosmetic sectors worldwide.
Our operations are designed to span the entire value chain: from varietal selection, nursery propagation, and field cultivation on licensed Ugandan farmland, through post-harvest processing, extraction, distillation, and chromatographic purification, to third-party certified finished ingredients ready for formulation.
We exist because the global cannabinoid ingredient market needs a reliable, licence-compliant, vertically integrated source that can deliver consistent quality at commercial scale. That is what we are building.
The company's on-ground operations are led by Mr. Samir Gadhetharia, an Indian-origin entrepreneur permanently based in Kampala, who founded Westhood Global and oversees all operational, commercial, and regulatory activities in Uganda. The scientific and technical strategy is directed by Dr. Gagan Goswami, a drug-discovery scientist with over 19 years of pharmaceutical R&D experience, ensuring that every stage of development meets the analytical and regulatory standards expected by serious manufacturers.
Science at the Source
Est. 2024 | Jinja, Uganda
Our Values
What Guides Us
Transparency
We share data, not marketing claims. Our buyers see the same test results we see. If a batch does not meet specification, we say so. Trust in this industry is earned with data.
Patience
Building a credible cannabinoid ingredient company takes years, not months. We do not cut corners to ship faster, and we do not make promises about timelines we cannot keep.
Partnership Over Transaction
We want long-term relationships with buyers, formulators, and researchers who share our standards and want a dependable source they can plan their own product development around.
Integrity
We operate within the law, fully and without exception. Our licence, documentation, dealings with authorities, and contracts with partners. Everything is above board and available for review.
Cultivation
Licensed Cannabis Cultivation in East Africa
Our cultivation programme is being established on 100 acres of licensed farmland in Uganda under a government-issued licence. We are growing select cannabis cultivars optimised for cannabinoid content, terpene profiles, and agronomic performance in Uganda's equatorial climate.
Varietal Selection
Cultivars selected for target cannabinoid profiles (CBD, CBG, THC as permitted), yield stability, and disease resistance. Seed stock sourced from certified genetic programmes.
Field Operations
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) from nursery propagation through transplanting, irrigation, integrated pest management, and harvest timing based on trichome maturity assessment.
Post-Harvest Processing
Controlled drying, curing, and milling under monitored temperature and humidity conditions. Biomass stored in food-grade packaging with full lot traceability.
Product Pipeline
Cannabinoid Ingredients for Global Manufacturers
Our product development programme targets bulk and custom-specification extracts, distillates, isolates, and crude oils for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, and cosmetic applications.
CBD Isolate
Cannabidiol, >99% purity target
Crystalline powder. Pharma and nutraceutical grade. Non-psychoactive. Third-party COA planned with every lot.
CBD Distillate
70-85% CBD, broad or full spectrum
Golden viscous oil. Terpene-rich or terpene-free configurations. For tinctures, softgels, topicals.
CBG Isolate
Cannabigerol, >97% purity target
White crystalline powder. The “mother cannabinoid.” Growing demand in dermatological and anti-inflammatory formulations.
Full-Spectrum Extract
Whole-plant extract
Contains the natural cannabinoid, terpene, and flavonoid profile of the source cultivar. For manufacturers seeking entourage-effect formulations.
Crude Cannabis Oil
Raw extracted oil
First-pass extraction output. Feedstock for further refinement or for manufacturers with in-house purification capacity.
Custom Extractions
Bespoke specifications
Target cannabinoid ratios, specific terpene profiles, or custom carrier-oil formulations to your specification. Minimum order quantities apply.
Science
Pharmaceutical Rigour Applied to Cannabinoid Production
19+
Years Pharma R&D Experience
Our scientific operations are led by Dr. Gagan Goswami, a drug-discovery scientist with more than 19 years of experience across pharmaceutical R&D, pharmacology, phytochemistry, ADME, formulation science, and translational research. This depth of pharmaceutical expertise is being applied to every stage of our cannabinoid programme, from cultivar selection through analytical method development and product certification protocols.
- Analytical method development and validation for cannabinoid profiling (HPLC, GC-MS)
- Stability studies and shelf-life determination under ICH-aligned conditions
- Residual solvent, heavy metal, pesticide, and microbial testing per pharmacopoeial standards
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every commercial lot, backed by independent third-party laboratories
Why Uganda
A Strategic Origin for Cannabinoid Production
Uganda offers a rare combination of legal framework, equatorial growing conditions, and cost-structure advantages that make it one of the most compelling locations for cannabinoid cultivation in the world.
Legal Framework
Uganda has an established licensing system for cannabis cultivation. Westhood Global operates under a valid licence and in full compliance with Ugandan law.
Equatorial Growing Conditions
Consistent photoperiod, fertile volcanic soils, adequate rainfall, and the potential for year-round cultivation. Unlike temperate regions, Uganda allows continuous production planning.
Cost Structure
Land, labour, and operational costs are a fraction of North America, Europe, or Australia. A genuine structural advantage that allows investment in quality infrastructure at competitive cost.
Strategic Location
Practical access to East African ports for shipment to European, Middle Eastern, Asian, and Australian markets. As African trade corridors develop, this geographic position becomes increasingly valuable.
Compliance
Transparent, Licence-Compliant Operations
Westhood Global operates within one of Africa's most clearly defined cannabis regulatory frameworks. Uganda's licensing regime permits cultivation for medicinal and scientific purposes, and our operations are being established in full compliance with the conditions of our government-issued licence.
Regulatory compliance is foundational, not aspirational. Our facility, field operations, and export documentation are being structured to meet the import requirements of destination markets in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
We maintain open channels with regulatory authorities and engage proactively on evolving compliance requirements. Full documentation packages, including licence copies, COAs, safety data sheets, and export permits, will be provided to qualified buyers upon request.
- Government-issued cannabis cultivation licence (Uganda)
- GAP-compliant field operations
- Third-party laboratory testing and certification
- Export documentation aligned with EU, US, and APAC import requirements
- Full chain-of-custody traceability from seed to shipment
The Road Ahead
Building in Clear, Sequential Phases
Each phase produces tangible output, generates real data, and reduces the risk of the next. We do not move forward until the current phase is done properly.
1
Foundation
Licence secured. Team engaged. Quality frameworks and varietal strategy in development. 100 acres being prepared.
2
First Cultivation
Agronomist appointed. Nursery, planting plan, and SOPs operational. Security and traceability systems installed.
3
Harvest & Validation
First commercial harvest. Full lab testing and phytochemical characterisation. Sample sets to shortlisted buyers.
4
Market Entry
Commercial shipments. Supply agreements with clear specifications. Export documentation for each destination market.
5
Value Addition
Extraction facility commissioned. Standardised extracts and isolated compounds. Application development partnerships.
Leadership
The Team Behind Westhood Global
A partnership between Ugandan agricultural enterprise and Indian pharmaceutical science, built on deep industry expertise.
Samir Gadhetharia
Co-Founder & Director
An Indian-origin entrepreneur now permanently based in Kampala, Samir founded Westhood Global to build a compliant, commercially viable cannabis cultivation operation in Uganda. He leads the company's on-ground operations, from land acquisition and cultivation-licence management to field operations, local regulatory engagement, and supply-chain logistics across East Africa.
Dr. Gagan Goswami
Chief Scientific & Strategic Advisor
A drug-discovery scientist with over 19 years of experience spanning pharmacology, phytochemistry, ADME, and preclinical development. Gagan directs scientific strategy, extraction process design, product specifications, and quality systems for Westhood Global.
Dr. Darshana Patel
Chief Research & Quality Officer
A microbiologist and research scientist with 16 years of experience and an M.Sc. in Microbiology. Darshana leads research operations, quality assurance and quality control systems, microbial and contaminant testing protocols, and regulatory documentation for Westhood Global.
Parth Gadhetharia
Director, Operations & Process Engineering
A chemical engineer with over a decade of industrial experience across pharmaceutical manufacturing and specialty chemicals. Parth leads operational planning, extraction process engineering, and facility development for the company's processing operations in Uganda.
Rakesh Kumar
Director, Formulation & Process Development
A pharmaceutical postgraduate (M. Pharm, Pharmaceutics) with extensive experience in formulation R&D and manufacturing operations. Rakesh leads formulation and process development for cannabinoid-based ingredients, dosage form design, and technology transfer at Westhood Global.
Contact
Start a Conversation
For product development discussions, partnership enquiries, or to learn more about our programme, contact our team.
- CompanyWesthood Global Co. Ltd.
- AddressFlat No. 5, Plot No. 2, Nile Garden, Jinja, Uganda
- Emailinfo@westhoodglobal.com
- Webwww.westhoodglobal.com
- Phone+256 744 215 482 (Uganda)
+91 7041 845 450 (India)