Project description
A novel supplement for improved bee health
Pollinators - animals that help plants reproduce by transferring pollen between flowers - are central for human food production. Intensive agricultural practices combined with lack of natural ressources and the spread of microorganisms have caused weakened immunity of insects. The declining pollinator populations in turn lead to crop losses worth billion of euro. To address this problem, the EIC-funded OLIGOFEED_EU project will introduce a molybdenum-based micronutrient that promises to strengthen honey bee health and reduce mortality. Developed over a decade of research and tested across 1 500 hives in field trials, this patented innovation offers a science-based solution to safeguard pollinators. It is based on a natural trace element and will support sustainable and resilient agriculture.
Objective
Pollinators are vital for global food production, with 85% of cultivated plant species and 40% of human diets depending on them. However, honey bee mortality has reached an alarming rate of 36% annually in Europe, contributing to pollination shortages affecting €22B worth of European crops.
Oligofeed, a deep-tech startup spun off from a CNRS research laboratory, develops scientifically validated and health-enhancing micronutrients for animals. Its breakthrough molybdenum-based compound improves pollinator health and significantly reduces bee mortality. This patented solution is the result of 10 years of rigorous academic research, validated through over 1,500 field tests conducted with beekeepers and a multidisciplinary team of researchers across Europe and the United States.
With its woman-led team of engineers and PhDs from five nationalities, Oligofeed aims to expand its product application to other animal species, essential for a sustainable food supply. The company pursues its long-term vision of becoming a global leader in functional food ingredients for animals.
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HORIZON.3.1 - The European Innovation Council (EIC)
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69002 Lyon
France
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