Microbial Delivery Innovation Challenge FAQ

3BarBio is the only AgBio CDMO specifically focused on delivery of living microbial products. 3BarBio provides end-to-end support for microbial innovation, including formulation, supply chain optimization, packaging enhancement, and prototype development. We help maximize the potential of microbial products by leveraging biological access points – techniques, equipment, or crop “passes” that enable platform innovation.

This challenge has the potential to bring a lot of awareness around some of the “unthought of” processes or “undervalued” steps. And because we see and understand the value of microbials, this challenge helps unfold or work through delivery challenges that either we didn’t know existed or the partnering company didn’t recognize the size of impact.

See our Case Studies for some examples by clicking here.

Participating in this initiative allows your company to:

  • Leverage our expertise to develop and commercialize your microbial products faster.
  • Collaborate with a trusted CDMO partner invested in your success as well as the success of the microbial industry.
  • Access a structured framework for innovation, ensuring measurable results and real-world applications.
  • 3BarBio will provide 2-3 ideation sessions with our team of engineers and microbiologists.

Biological access points are opportunities within the agriculture production system – like current techniques or crop inputs – that can serve as a foundation for innovation. By focusing on these access points, 3BarBio helps partners streamline processes, enhance product performance, or create new solutions.

Our approach involves three key steps:

  1. Defining the Problem: Using design thinking methodology, we work with you to identify the problem or challenges, and its potential.
  2. Ideation: We collaborate to brainstorm and evaluate innovative solutions.
  3. Execution: Projects are typically divided into three phases, where solutions are developed, tested, and refined for commercialization.

Yes. At every phase, we document the process through video, audio and illustrations. This content can be used for external marketing or publicity, as appropriate.

To partner with us, projects must meet the following criteria:

  • Feasibility: The solution should be viable and commercially ready by the 2026 growing season.
  • Opportunity: The problem must present a significant value proposition worth solving.
  • Ownership: The partner must own or have exclusive access to the microbial product tied to the project.
  • End-to-End Expertise: From formulation to delivery, we provide customized solutions tailored to your needs.
  • Supply Chain Advantage: We simplify your path to market with robust packaging and supply chain capabilities.
  • Enhanced Viability: Our focus ensures your microbial product reaches end-users in optimal condition, maintaining maximum effectiveness.

By solving critical challenges in microbial innovation, this initiative accelerates the development of effective, sustainable agricultural solutions. This collaboration has the potential to:

  • Increase the adoption of biologics in modern farming practices.
  • Enhance crop performance and resilience, benefitting both growers and consumers.
  • Drive the agricultural industry toward a more sustainable future. 

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