BEAM CropTech uses CRISPR‑based editing of a conserved plant gene to boost photosynthetic efficiency, delivering faster growth and higher yields across multiple crops. The non‑transgenic Photosynter trait is licensed to major seed companies, which integrate it into elite varieties and pay royalties based on commercial performance.
Funding
$330K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Global agriculture is facing stagnant yields, rising food demand, and increasing climate‑related stress on crops. Conventional breeding methods are slow to deliver varieties that can maintain productivity under variable weather and limited inputs. Growers need higher‑yielding, more resilient crops without relying on extensive agro‑chemical inputs.
Solution
BEAM CropTech applies advanced plant genetics to a single, highly conserved gene present in all plants. Their Photosynter technology edits this gene to increase the photosynthetic rate, resulting in faster growth and better performance under changing environmental conditions. The approach uses non‑transgenic gene‑editing, which fits within existing regulatory frameworks. BEAM validates the trait in prototype plants and transfers the technology to elite seed varieties through B2B licensing agreements with major seed companies. Royalty‑based contracts allow seed firms to commercialize the improved varieties and pass yield benefits to growers. Strategic alliances with industry leaders expand the reach of the technology across multiple major crops.
Target Audience
Large seed companies and multinational agribusiness R&D divisions that develop and market elite crop varieties for global growers.
Features
- Single‑gene intervention in a conserved plant gene to boost photosynthetic efficiency (Photosynter)
- Non‑transgenic, CRISPR‑based gene‑editing that complies with current regulations
- Demonstrated yield and resilience gains in field trials across several crops
- B2B technology transfer model that integrates the trait into elite seed lines
- Licensing and royalty framework for seed companies
- Partnerships with leading genetics firms such as Grupo Don Mario (soybean) and other multinational seed companies
- Utilization of New Breeding Technologies to accelerate seed development cycles