Unibaio develops advanced biomaterials using natural polymers like chitosan derived from sustainable sources. The company engineers microparticles and hydrogels for applications in tissue engineering and agriculture. These materials function as carriers and additives to enhance cell growth, protect active ingredients, and improve soil moisture control.
Funding
$2.8M 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
Current agricultural practices rely heavily on synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, leading to environmental pollution and negatively impacting biodiversity. Traditional agrochemicals often exhibit low efficiency, requiring high application doses that exacerbate these environmental concerns.
Solution
Unibaio develops biodegradable microparticles using chitosan, a natural polymer derived from shrimp waste, to improve the performance and sustainability of agrochemicals. These microparticles encapsulate active ingredients, enhancing their penetration into plants and enabling a controlled release. This targeted delivery system significantly increases the effectiveness of pesticides, fertilizers, and biostimulants, allowing for substantial reductions in application doses. By reducing the amount of chemicals released into the environment, Unibaio's technology minimizes ecological damage and promotes a more sustainable approach to agriculture.
Target Audience
Unibaio's primary customers are agricultural producers, agrochemical manufacturers, and formulators seeking to improve the efficiency and sustainability of their products and practices.
Features
- Microparticle encapsulation of agrochemical active ingredients
- Chitosan-based biodegradable polymer derived from upcycled shrimp waste
- Enhanced plant penetration and controlled release of active ingredients
- Reduction of pesticide and fertilizer application doses by up to 80%
- Suitable for a wide variety of molecules, expanding technological boundaries
- Compatibility with diverse crops and agrochemicals