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"Our plastic-free control release system allows nutrition to be released in a delayed and multi-phased manner that matches plant needs", says Jonathan Love, CEO and founder of Cropcision.

Plastic-free fertilizers from Swedish startup could boost sustainable sunflower production

In 2025, the Swedish Ag-Tech startup Cropcision will run a trial of its plastic-free precision fertilizers for sustainable sunflower production in Spain, supported by EIT Food. Cropcision aims to improve the financial and environmental performance of farms, forests, and greenhouses, aligning with the EU's Farm-to-Fork goal to reduce fertilizer use by 20 percent by 2030.

Christian Hedberg is developing a new treatment of cryptosporidiosis and is working closely with Umeå Biotech Incubator to bring the treatment to the market. PHOTO: Mattias Pettersson/Umeå University

New UBI Case Aims to Revolutionize Treatment of Cryptosporidiosis

Christian Hedberg, a professor at Umeå University, is developing a revolutionary drug to treat cryptosporidiosis in animals and humans. He collaborates with France's INRAE and the treatment has shown promising results in ruminant models and has the potential to address a significant global health issue. Christian Hedberg has joined Umeå Biotech Incubator to bring the treatment to the market.

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Umeå Biotech Incubator (UBI) is one of Sweden’s state-of-the-art business incubators within the life sciences. We help researchers to use their data to the benefit of patients and citizens, improving their health. We support and train entrepreneurs in the fields of pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and medical engineering, and act as a bridge between academia, medicine and the business community.

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