Micropep Garners “Precision Agriculture Innovation of the Year” In 2024 AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program
Micropep Garners “Precision Agriculture Innovation of the Year” In 2024 AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program
Annual Awards Program Recognizes Innovation in Agricultural & Food Technologies Around the Globe
Raleigh, August 28, 2024 – Micropep Technologies (Micropep), the global leader in micropeptide technology, today announced it has received “Precision Agriculture Innovation of the Year” in the 5th annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by AgTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies, and products in the global agricultural and food technology markets today.
Micropep’s micropeptide-based technology offers an innovative approach to crop protection. One of the company’s technologies utilizes miPEPs, which are short amino acid sequences derived from parent gene transcripts. These micropeptides play a pivotal role in facilitating precise and rapid phenotypic changes within plants without resorting to genetic manipulation. All micropeptides based technologies Micropep is developing are designed to be targeted and biodegradable, and they exert transient effects, swiftly degrading in the soil after application, and minimizing long-term environmental impact.
Micropep’s computational platform identifies specific micropeptides responsible for crucial plant processes, including defense mechanisms against pests or targeting key plant diseases like mildews and rusts. By empowering farmers with tools to optimize crop health and resilience, Micropep supports a more resilient and sustainable food supply chain, crucial for meeting the nutritional needs of a growing population amidst environmental uncertainties.
“Amidst growing global concerns over climate change and the sustainability of conventional agricultural practices, we’re combining cutting-edge science with a profound commitment to environmental stewardship,” said Thomas Laurent, CEO and co-founder of Micropep. “It’s an honor to receive this award from AgTech Breakthrough. Rest assured, we will continue to lead advancements in crop protection and remain steadfast in our mission to safeguard agricultural productivity while preserving the planet for future generations.”
The mission of the annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program is to conduct the industry’s most comprehensive analysis and evaluation of agricultural and food technology categories, including Internet-of-Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) based agricultural technologies, farm management, indoor farming, food quality, data analytics and many more. This year’s program attracted thousands of nominations from over 15 different countries throughout the world.
“Through their innovative technology, Micropep not only offers effective crop protection solutions but also sets a precedent for ethical and sustainable practices within the industry. Traditional pesticides often pose environmental risks and contribute to the development of resistance among pests and diseases. Additionally, we find conventional biological solutions usually lack specificity or effectiveness,” said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director, AgTech Breakthrough. “By pioneering a transformative approach to crop protection through micropeptide-based technology, Micropep is advancing precision farming while promoting environmental responsibility. We’re thrilled to award them with ‘Precision Agriculture Innovation of the Year’ for their targeted approach that enables tailored solutions for sustainable agriculture, enhancing crop health and productivity while reducing reliance on harmful chemicals.”
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About Micropep Technologies
Micropep Technologies, with operations in the US and France, is a global leader in breakthrough micropeptide technology. The company has developed a proprietary AI-powered discovery platform for micropeptides, which are short protein molecules naturally produced by plant cells and have an infinite number of applications. Micropep is building the next generation of natural solutions addressing global challenges in multiple markets, with a key focus in agriculture. For more information about Micropep, please go to www.micro-pep.com.
About AgTech Breakthrough
Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the AgTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in agricultural & food technologies, services, companies and products around the world. The AgTech Breakthrough Awards program provides a forum for public recognition around the achievements of AgTech companies and solutions in categories including farm management, indoor farming, IoT and robotics, FoodTech, analytics and more. For more information visit AgTechBreakthrough.com.
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