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3BarBio

Startup - Founded in 2013Columbus, United States
Nutrients Nitrogen relatedPhosphorus relatedPotassium relatedOther nutrients
Technologies Other

3Bar Biologics is the global leader in customized delivery technologies for living microbe products. 3Bar’s proprietary delivery method unleashes the potential for microbe technologies not available for commercial production until now. Delivering on their promise of stable, viable, fresh and pure microbe products for commercial agriculture, 3Bar partners with innovative companies and research universities to formulate the highest quality and most cost-effective microbe solutions. 3Bar Biologics harnesses the power of microbes to drive profitability for the agriculture industry, while simultaneously reducing its dependence on synthetic chemicals. For more information, visit https://www.3barbiologics.com/

Your IFA Innovation Platform Profile

What collaboration are we looking for?

Co-development and manufacturing of live microbials for all crops globally

What solutions and opportunities are we offering?

Co-development and manufacturing of live microbials for all crops globally

Additional geographies of business operation

North America

Maturity / funding

Seed

Additional Information

Funding received ($) and name of funders

2.88M USD from a consortium of Ohio based investors led by The Ohio State University

Awards received, and brief description of the award(s)

ASABE AE50 Innovation Award
S2G Agsharks Winner

Expected funding sought from next investment round

Targeting a majority share investment from a strategic or investment partner

Expected closing of next investment round

Dec 2025

Intellectual property & regulation

What is the IP status of your innovation(s)?

18 Global patents awarded

What regulatory approvals are you currently seeking, or have already been achieved?

US EPA registered biopesticide production facilities

Contact details

Mr. Bruce Caldwell
CEO
1-614-271-9388
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