Bioprotegens Innovations Spa

Bioprotegens Innovations SpA is a Chilean AgTech company and the first technology-based university spinoff (EBTU) from the University of Concepción, founded in 2020. The company specializes in the research, development, production, and commercialization of biological products for plant health, focusing on solutions for crops such as walnuts, cherries, hazelnuts, and berries. Their technology often involves the use of beneficial microorganisms that act as plant growth promoters, functioning similarly to probiotics. A flagship innovation is the bio-stimulant MaxGrowth, which was licensed from the University of Concepción and formulated from bacteria with antifungal properties to enhance crop yields while reducing the need for chemical fertilizers and fungicides.

The company aims to address phytosanitary challenges for agricultural producers, helping them adopt advanced biotechnological tools to improve sustainability and efficiency. By investing in its own production facilities, such as a specialized plant in the Ñuble region designed to high quality standards, Bioprotegens seeks to scale its capacity to develop, package, and distribute its proprietary products. Beyond providing direct agricultural solutions, the company offers technical consulting and project management services. Their efforts are currently focused on expanding operations within Chile and exploring international markets, supported by early-stage financing and previous research and development work conducted at the university.