Cotex Technologies develops low-cost, controlled-release fertilizers using proprietary biodegradable polymer coatings that enable precise nutrient delivery tailored to specific crop uptake profiles. This technology allows farmers to enhance crop yields with a single application per season, reducing the need for multiple fertilizer applications and lowering overall costs.
Funding
$540K 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
Conventional water-soluble fertilizers require multiple applications per growing season, leading to increased labor costs and potential nutrient losses through leaching and runoff. Polymer coatings used in controlled-release fertilizers contribute to microplastic pollution in soil.
Solution
Cotex Technologies develops biodegradable, controlled-release fertilizers that enable a single application per season, matching nutrient delivery to crop uptake profiles. Their proprietary coating technology allows for customization with the grower's choice of water-soluble fertilizer ingredients. This approach reduces the need for multiple applications, minimizes nutrient losses, and eliminates microplastic pollution associated with traditional polymer-coated fertilizers.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes agricultural growers seeking to improve nutrient use efficiency, reduce fertilizer application frequency, and minimize environmental impact.
Features
- Biodegradable polymer coatings certified for soil biodegradability
- Customizable release profiles tailored to specific crop nutrient requirements
- Precision granulation technology for uniform coating and nutrient distribution
- Single application per season, reducing labor and application costs
- Reduced nitrogen application rates by 30% or more
- Minimized nutrient losses through leaching and runoff