BIOINSECTIS

Bioinsectis is a science-based start-up with a B2B business model. Its structure combines a highly qualified team in biotechnology, microbiology, and plant protection, with a strong focus on technology transfer.

• General Characteristics

  • ACTIVITY: Bioinsectis is a biotechnology company dedicated to the research, development, and production of microbial bioinsecticides for the biological control of agricultural pests. Its activity focuses on providing innovative, safe, and effective biological solutions, mainly based on Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) and baculoviruses, thus contributing to more sustainable agriculture.
  • LOCATION: Navarra.
  • DATE OF ESTABLISHMENT: 16/11/2016.
  • CATEGORY: Biotechnology / Plant Health.
  • CONTACT: Andrea Bastida.
  • WEB: Visit website

• Business Structure

  • NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 16
  • REVENUES:
  • LINES OF BUSINESS:
    • Design and development of microbial bioinsecticides with improved properties.
    • Production of microorganisms with insecticidal activity.
    • Formulation of bioinsecticides.
    • Licensing of strains and technologies to companies capable of registration and commercialization.
    • Technical advice.
    • Laboratory services (molecular and biological characterizations, DNA extractions, etc.).
  • INFRASTRUCTURE: Laboratories and offices located in CEIN (Navarra).
  • INTEREST DATA: Your expertise comes from over 30 years of accumulated experience by the Crop Protection Group of UPNA, led by Primitivo Caballero, internationally recognized in the field and founder of BIOINSECTIS.

• R&D Activities/Interests

OFFER / TECHNOLOGICAL DEMAND:

  • Own collection of Bt strains and characterized baculovirus isolates with high insecticidal potential.
  • Advanced capabilities in selection, improvement, formulation, and validation of bioinsecticides.
  • Quality controls (formulation and production)
  • Know-how accumulated over 30 years in the field of microbial entomology and biological control.
  • Strategic alliances with sector companies to expand or improve their catalogs of biological solutions.
  • Participation in R&D projects.
  • Highly qualified technical team.

• Participation in projects

PROJECTS UNDER DEVELOPMENT:

  • NGEN – BTOX (MCIN/AEI /10.13039/501100011033 and by the European Union NextGenerationEU/PRTR).
  • BIOSYNCAP (R&D project subsidies 2023 Government of Navarra).
  • SOLU_TOX (R&D project subsidies 2024 Government of Navarra).

COMPLETED PROJECTS

  • CIVAGEN (R&D Project subsidies 2017 Economic and Business Development, Government of Navarra).
  • BIO MICRO (NEOTEC 2018 CDTI call).
  • BLATELLA (R&D Project subsidies 2019 Economic and Business Development, Government of Navarra).
  • BT-TIGER MOSQUITO (R&D Project subsidies 2020 Economic and Business Development, Government of Navarra).
  • CIVAGEN CCHH (Aid for R&D Projects 2021 CDTI + Economic and Business Development, Government of Navarra).
  • BIOINSINT (Aid for R&D Projects 2022 Economic and Business Development, Government of Navarra).
  • AGROBIOCIDE (Aid for Pilot Projects – Rural Development and Environment (Government of Navarra)).