EPF3Bio, led by researchers from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Greece), is one of the supported research teams in the first S3E Start Programme.
Agriculture and food security programs face several challenges, largely stemming from yield loss as a result of pests, diseases and soil degradation. The mitigation of these phenomena relies on chemical applications with high environmental and climate costs, while their intensive application over several decades has contributed to abundant pesticide resistance that furthers damages. As such, recent EU directives require reductions in chemical control, and place greater emphasis on environmentally friendly biotechnology solutions.
The technology developed by EPF3Bio addresses all of the above, offering a sustainable alternative to dealing with Europe’s pesticide problem and the biodiversity crisis. TriPhyte is a biological fungal-based all-in-one product that functions on three essential dimensions: biofertilizer, biocontrol agent and biostimulant. Extensive research has shown its ability to increase crop yield by 20% while protecting plants from pests and diseases. Apart from the simplicity of its application, TriPhyte combines three products into one, which makes it remarkably cost-effective compared to other organic agriculture products.
Their technology is suitable for both farmers and small-scale growers who want to switch to sustainable farming and/or enter into the organic market, guaranteeing the health of consumers and farmland.
Learn more about EPF3Bio by watching the pitch done by researcher Marios Andrikopoulos during the Start Open Day on 20th July 2023.
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