Seeking industrial partners for pre- & post-harvest pilots of biomimetic crop protection MVP

Overview: Imita Natura has developed a 100% biodegradable, biomimetic crop protection MVP based on Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NADES). Our technology stabilizes and boosts natural bioactives to replace synthetic fungicides, directly addressing the industry's urgent need for "clean label" alternatives amid strict regulatory bans (such as the ban on guazatine). The NADES formulation creates a highly bioavailable, bioactive shield that prevents dehydration and delivers a synergistic attack against resistant fungal pathogens without relying on toxic additives. Methodology, Proof to

Date & Metrics: Our MVP has been rigorously validated by an independent certified laboratory (Microlab Biotech) using in vitro agar diffusion and microdilution assays. The quantitative results demonstrated powerful broad-spectrum efficacy, establishing a Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of 0.4%–0.8% and a Minimum Fungicidal Concentration (MFC) of 0.4%–1.6% against critical agricultural pathogens, including Botrytis cinerea, Geotrichum candidum, Penicillium digitatum, and Alternaria alternata. Notably, applying just 1% of our active eutectic matter yields a 100% inhibition of Botrytis cinerea. Furthermore, initial lab testing on citrus has already proven significant reductions in fruit deterioration while maintaining visual quality. Validation Plans &

Next Steps: To move our technology from the lab to the market, we are seeking industrial partners—such as growers, large cooperatives, and packinghouses—to execute commercial-scale pilots in both pre- and post-harvest environments. We aim to validate our MVP across a diverse range of high-value crops, specifically targeting citrus, berries (strawberries and blueberries), mangoes, tomatoes, and table grapes. The proposed pilots will be structured as 4 to 6-week controlled trials. Because our solution requires zero CAPEX, it can be seamlessly integrated into your existing operational lines via spraying, dipping, or washing water treatments. During the pilot, we will track and compare concrete operational datasets against your current synthetic standards, explicitly measuring waste reduction percentages, firmness retention, shelf-life extension, and overall visual quality.