Existing biocontrol solutions for soil pests often lose effectiveness when delivered as a seed treatment—a method farmers favor due to convenience and efficiency. They are actively seeking innovative biocontrol technologies optimized for seed treatment delivery, though solutions designed for soil application will also be considered.

Their primary interest lies in microbial-based solutions, yet they are open to exploring other biocontrol technologies, including proteins, peptides, and natural products. Ideal solutions should show preliminary evidence of efficacy in pest control or have a strong rationale for development.

Essential

• Initial Efficacy Data: Early evidence of efficacy, such as results from whole plant assays in pots or glasshouse environments or a compelling scientific rationale supporting effectiveness against soil pests like wireworms or rootworms.

Desirable

• Efficacy demonstrated through field validations.
• Different approaches to biocontrol such as:
• Inducing systemic acquired resistance
• Acting as an attractant in addition to biocidal activity
• Acting as a repellant
• Improvement to the Rhizobiome

Company is open to collaborating with startups, researchers, universities, and R&D partners to co-develop groundbreaking solutions enabling farmers to combat soil pests more effectively. Join them in advancing agricultural innovation to protect and sustain crop production worldwide.