Owner at Gram Biotech Consulting
Nordic microbes
The startup develops microbial products that enable farmers to cultivate healthier crops while minimizing the reliance on pesticides, antibiotics, and synthetic fertilizers. By replacing harmful agrochemicals, the company promotes sustainable agricultural practices that reduce environmental emissions and enhance food safety.
- Agriculture Technology
- Biotechnology
Updated 5 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$9.4MRaised 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.
Funding rounds are not available yet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Modern agriculture relies heavily on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, which can harm the environment, reduce biodiversity, and negatively impact food safety. Farmers need sustainable alternatives that can maintain crop yields while minimizing these adverse effects.
Solution
Nordic Microbes develops and commercializes microbial biostimulants that enable farmers to reduce their dependence on synthetic agrochemicals. Their products utilize carefully selected, naturally occurring microorganisms to enhance plant growth, improve nutrient uptake, and increase crop resilience. The company's MicrobeTRAP technology facilitates the rapid identification of microorganisms adapted to local soil conditions, ensuring optimal performance. By replacing synthetic inputs with biological solutions, Nordic Microbes promotes sustainable agricultural practices that are both profitable and environmentally sound.
Target Audience
The primary customers are farmers seeking sustainable alternatives to synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, as well as agricultural supply companies and seed producers looking to offer biological solutions to their clients.
Features
- SeedSpeed: A microbial seed treatment that enhances germination, root development, and nutrient availability, leading to increased yields and protein content.
- MicrobeTRAP Technology: A proprietary platform for identifying and isolating beneficial microorganisms tailored to specific soil conditions.
- Products are GMO-free and suitable for organic farming, complying with (EU) 2018/484 regulations.
- Products are tested in field trials and growth tents to ensure efficacy in various crops and environmental conditions.
- Production process utilizes circular economy principles, incorporating organic waste from the food industry as a feedstock for microorganism cultivation.
- Products are registered as biostimulants with the Danish Agricultural Agency under product number BS07.
- RootRocket: A product currently in development.