Planet Biotech

PLANET Biotech S.L. is a Barcelona-based biotechnology company and spin-off from the Centre for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG). Founded in 2023, the company leverages 20 years of proprietary scientific research to develop sustainable solutions for agriculture, specifically focusing on mitigating crop losses caused by climate change. Their core technology platform, EARTH (Enabling Agriculture Resilience when Temperatures are High), is designed to rapidly discover and validate novel active ingredients—including natural products, biologicals, and synthetic compounds—that enhance plant resistance to abiotic stresses like extreme heat and drought. The platform offers flexibility for customization across various crops, such as tomatoes and cereals, by targeting cell-specific responses involved in plant organ transport.

By addressing the 40-60% of crop losses globally attributed to adverse weather, PLANET Biotech aims to provide farmers and industry partners with cost-effective, sustainable tools to improve food security. The company collaborates closely with researchers and industry to deliver science-based innovations that help crops adapt to global warming without compromising growth or production. Supported by various research grants and incubation programs, including those from the "la Caixa" Foundation and Cajamar Innova, the company focuses on transferring plant genetics expertise into practical agricultural applications to support a more resilient and sustainable food supply chain.