Hudson River Biotechnology utilizes CRISPR-based gene editing to enhance specific traits in plants, improving crop quality and yield while minimizing agricultural inputs. Their targeted delivery systems for agrochemicals further reduce environmental impact, addressing the inefficiencies in traditional farming practices.
Funding
$7.1M 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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Product
Problem
Traditional plant breeding methods are slow and often introduce unwanted traits alongside desired ones. Existing CRISPR-based methods can leave foreign DNA in the plant genome, creating regulatory hurdles and limiting their applicability. Furthermore, delivering agrochemical inputs efficiently and sustainably remains a challenge in modern agriculture.
Solution
Hudson River Biotechnology (HRB) accelerates crop improvement through its DNA-free CRISPR technology, BioMaas, enabling precise and rapid enhancement of specific plant traits without introducing foreign DNA. This technology overcomes the limitations of traditional CRISPR methods, allowing for efficient and scalable development of crops with improved yield, resilience, and consumer-desired characteristics. HRB also develops Plentrance, a smart delivery system for agrochemicals, which improves the efficiency and sustainability of plant production by targeting inputs directly where they are needed. By offering these technologies to partners, HRB contributes to a more sustainable bio-economy by reducing the environmental impact of agriculture.
Target Audience
HRB's primary customers are crop producers, agricultural companies, and plant breeders seeking to improve crop quality, yield, and sustainability through advanced biotechnology.
Features
- **BioMaas CRISPR Technology:** DNA-free CRISPR method for precise gene editing without foreign DNA integration.
- **Multi-Trait Targeting:** Ability to optimize for multiple desired traits in a single crop simultaneously.
- **Scalable Automation:** Automated processes to scale up or down to meet customer demand efficiently.
- **Rapid Product Development:** Products can be completed in 12-18 months after BioMaas implementation.
- **TiGER CRISPR Plant Breeding:** CRISPR-based plant breeding for targeted trait development.
- **Plentrance Technology:** Smart delivery system for efficient agrochemical application.
- Targets both agronomic and consumer traits.