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FICOSTERRA

Startup - Founded in 2016Burgos, Spain
Nutrients Nitrogen relatedPhosphorus relatedPotassium related
Technologies Biostimulants & Microbials

FICOSTERRA is a marine biotechnology company that manufactures seaweed-based biostimulants for the optimal agronomic performance of crops. Ficosterra´s solutions help farmers increase the yield of their crops by means of sustainable and cost-effective biological solutions that ensure better harvests, increase plant resiliency and optimize ROI.

Your IFA Innovation Platform Profile

What collaboration are we looking for?

Venture Building

What solutions and opportunities are we offering?

  • Extensive expertise in leveraging seaweed-based solutions for agriculture
  • Proven expertise in applying seaweed technologies to enhance agricultural productivity
  • Deep knowledge of seaweed applications in sustainable agriculture
  • Specialized experience in integrating seaweed into modern agricultural practices
  • Advanced expertise in seaweed-derived solutions for regenerative agriculture

Additional geographies of business operation

Africa, Europe, Latin America

Maturity / funding

Series A

Additional Information

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

Seal of Excellent, 2022. Topic: organic hormones by means of fluid gas extraction

Expected opening of next investment round

Q2 2026

Expected funding sought from next investment round

$5 million

Expected closing of next investment round

Q4 2026

Intellectual property & regulation

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

Two patents under evaluation

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

EU biostimulant (EU) 2019/1009 – FCP6 APHIS USDA – microbials

Contact details

Mr. Luis Lombana
CEO
+34619234148
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