3BarBio, the only microbial contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announces Concept to Creation, Microbial Delivery Innovation Challenge. 3BarBio increases grower results and streamlines application with innovative supply chain management and in-field delivery systems.
The Microbial Delivery Innovation Challenge seeks delivery challenges and/or opportunities from microbial companies or ag distributors to maximize or enable living microbial products from development through the supply chain, and to the grower. 3BarBio’s team of microbiologists and engineers will dedicate resources to develop a solution, working alongside the selected company for input and collaboration. Some example opportunities might include shelf-life maximization, supply-chain management, co-packing, equipment integration, and more.
“From agriculture to ornamentals companies, microbials offer a tremendous number of plant health benefits,” says Jane Fife, 3BarBio chief technical officer. “The biggest hurdle is getting a viable product to the grower. There is often too much time between formulation and delivery. That’s why we created this challenge.”
“Concept to Creation benefits both those who enter as well as us,” Fife says. “We see the holes in the microbial delivery system, but we also know there are touchpoints that we haven’t considered. By working with a company to develop a supply chain improvement or a near-commercial prototype, we increase the efficacy of microbials products. Whether that’s a farmer, greenhouse grower, or crop protection retailer, together we have the ability to change the way microbial products are viewed, used, and trusted.”
Companies interested in the Microbial Delivery Innovation Challenge should submit their entry by clicking here. To learn more, visitors can review the challenge FAQ. 3BarBio will select the company partner in March 2025. To view some of 3BarBio’s Design.Develop.Deliver. work, view recent case studies.