Summary
- Profile Type
- Technology offer
- POD Reference
- TOPL20250710025
- Term of Validity
- 10 July 2025 - 10 July 2026
- Company's Country
- Poland
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Research and development cooperation agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- A Polish biotech spin-off from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) has developed an innovative probiotic feed additive for poultry farming. The product features a newly isolated Paenibacillus strain with strong anti-Campylobacter activity, addressing a major zoonotic threat in the food supply chain. The company is seeking licensing partners, B2B distributors, and research collaborators.
- Full Description
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A spin-off company founded by scientists from three academic institutions, is developing a targeted probiotic solution for poultry farming. The product is based on a novel strain of Paenibacillus bacteria, isolated from wild plant seeds, which demonstrates high efficacy in inhibiting pathogenic Campylobacter jejuni and coli, as confirmed by in-vitro testing.
Campylobacteriosis remains the most common foodborne bacterial infection in Europe, causing ~9 million cases annually and costing the EU ~2.4 billion EUR. There is currently no probiotic on the market that effectively addresses this issue at the source — the poultry farm.
The innovation targets improved flock health, reduced antimicrobial resistance, and safer meat for consumers. ProHerd is currently finalizing its R&D phase (TRL 6–7) with secured funding and is actively seeking commercialization and co-development opportunities. - Advantages and Innovations
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- First-of-its-kind probiotic with proven anti-Campylobacter effect;
- Isolated from natural sources; non-GMO and safe for feed use;
- Aligned with One Health goals – reduces human exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria;
- Supported by a multidisciplinary scientific team with expertise in microbiology, feed production, and bio-innovation;
- No direct competition offering strain-specific anti-pathogen functionality. - Stage of Development
- Available for demonstration
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- IPR status
- Secret know-how
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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- Feed manufacturers seeking to license the technology and integrate it into their product lines;
- Poultry producers interested in implementing the product to improve farm biosecurity;
- Research institutions or industry partners seeking to collaborate on field trials, new formulations, or regulatory approval. - Type and Size of Partner
- SME 50 - 249
- R&D Institution
- SME <=10
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Research and development cooperation agreement
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 06002006 - Synthetic Biology
- 06002002 - Cellular and Molecular Biology
- 06002005 - Genetic Engineering
- 06002001 - Biochemistry / Biophysics
- Market keywords
- 04007 - Enzymology/Protein Engineering/Fermentation
- 04008 - Genetic Engineering
- 04005 - Biochemistry / Biophysics
- Targeted countries
- All countries