The startup develops agricultural chemical materials that utilize protein-protein interactions to create effective pesticides. By employing computational biophysical methods, the company enables farmers to access novel agchem products that enhance crop protection and yield.
Funding
$2.5M 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
Current pesticides are becoming less effective as pests develop resistance, and the lack of new pesticides with novel biological mechanisms poses a significant threat to global food supply. Farmers face yield losses of up to 40% due to pests, including insects, diseases, and weeds, necessitating new control methods.
Solution
Projini AgChem is developing a new class of pesticides that target protein-protein interactions (PPIs) within pests, offering a novel mode of action to overcome resistance. The company's discovery engine combines computational modeling with biochemical and biophysical tools to identify molecules that disrupt PPI networks critical for pest survival. This approach enables the design of pesticides that interfere with cellular machinery, providing a much-needed solution for growing enough food for the increasing world population. By focusing on PPIs, Projini aims to create highly specific and effective pesticides with reduced off-target effects.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes farmers and agricultural companies seeking innovative pesticide solutions to protect crops and increase yields in the face of increasing pest resistance and regulatory pressure.
Features
- Discovery platform focused on identifying pesticide candidates that disrupt protein-protein interactions
- Computational and modeling techniques combined with biochemical and biophysical tools for rapid evaluation
- Focus on novel modes of action to combat pesticide resistance
- Development of both fungicide and herbicide candidates