Green Impulse develops biocontrol solutions, including the natural fungicide KITAE®, to enhance crop protection while reducing reliance on conventional fungicides. Their products aim to secure agricultural yields and minimize environmental impact, addressing the need for sustainable farming practices.
Funding
$6.2M 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 fungicide use in agriculture can lead to environmental damage, pose risks to consumer health through residues, and face increasing regulatory restrictions, while also potentially leading to pathogen resistance. Farmers need alternative solutions to protect crops and secure yields while minimizing negative impacts.
Solution
Green Impulse develops and commercializes biocontrol solutions, including the natural fungicide KITAE® and the Sensitines line, designed to enhance crop protection and reduce reliance on synthetic fungicides. These biosolutions stimulate plants' natural defenses and inhibit pathogen growth, offering a dual-action approach to disease management. Green Impulse's products are suitable for various crops, including viticulture, market gardening, arboriculture, and broadacre farming, providing broad-spectrum protection against fungal diseases such as mildew, botrytis, alternaria, and moniliose. The company's approach emphasizes sustainability by utilizing co-products from the fishing industry and ensuring residue-free harvests, aligning with circular economy principles and consumer demands for safer food production.
Target Audience
The primary customers are farmers, distributors, and agricultural professionals seeking sustainable and effective alternatives to conventional crop protection methods, aiming to reduce chemical inputs, meet consumer expectations for residue-free produce, and comply with evolving environmental regulations.
Features
- KITAE®: A natural fungicide that secures yields, boosts antifungal protection, and reduces the IFT (Frequency Treatment Index).
- Sensitines: Stimulates plant defenses with a disruptive mode of action targeting fungal adaptation mechanisms.
- Broad-spectrum protection against key fungal diseases in various crops (grape vines, vegetables, fruit trees, field crops, etc.).
- Dual mode of action: stimulation of natural plant defenses and inhibition of pathogen growth.
- Products suitable for integrated pest management (IPM) programs, reducing the need for conventional fungicides.
- Biosolutions derived from co-products of the sustainable fishing industry, promoting a circular economy.
- Residue-free solutions that meet consumer demands for safer food and comply with stringent regulations.
- Solutions adaptable to traditional application methods, including foliar sprays, soaking, and root dipping.