Membership Announcement
EuropaBio Welcomes Pivot Bio to Strengthen Sustainable Agricultural Biotechnology
Advancing Microbial Nitrogen Solutions for European Resilience
Founded
2011
Core Technology
Microbial Nitrogen
Sector Influence
Ag-Tech Pioneer
EuropaBio is pleased to welcome Pivot Bio as its newest member, further strengthening the association’s representation of innovative biotechnology solutions supporting sustainable agriculture. Founded in 2011, Pivot Bio is a leading agricultural biotechnology company developing microbial nitrogen solutions for major crops including corn, silage, sorghum, wheat, and cotton.
Innovative Microbial Crop Nutrition
Produced through fermentation, Pivot Bio’s proprietary microbes colonize plant roots and enable crops to fix nitrogen directly from the air. This technology offers several critical advantages for modern farming:
- Improving nutrient use efficiency and increasing crop yields.
- Reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers and lowering environmental impacts.
- Supporting European priorities around emissions reduction and fertilizer resilience.
- Lowering input costs and supply chain shocks for farmers.
Strategic Engagement and Global Expansion
By joining EuropaBio, Pivot Bio aims to engage with the European biotechnology community, follow evolving regulatory and policy developments, and support its long-term plans for global expansion. The company intends to actively contribute to EuropaBio’s councils and working platforms, sharing scientific, regulatory, and R&D expertise to inform constructive dialogue between industry, policymakers, and the scientific community.
Executive Commentary
Dr. Claire Skentelbery, Director General of EuropaBio: “Pivot Bio is an exceptional example of what biotechnology can achieve for society and resilience of supply in agri-food… It helps farmers own their own crop inputs with reduced supply chain costs and shocks.”
Chris Abbott, CEO at Pivot Bio: “Europe’s strong support for new technology and innovation makes it an exciting place for us to continue advancing agricultural solutions. We’re excited to deepen our partnerships across the EU to drive innovation and support farmers build a more resilient and sustainable food system.”
EuropaBio & Pivot Bio Collaboration
Strengthening food security and environmental sustainability through biotech innovation.
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