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Creating climate-smart crops for global demand

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about 3patec
Mission

Our mission is your future

We are on a mission to innovate in response to global challenges, prioritizing the development of climate-resilient plants for a sustainable and food-secure future. We are deeply passionate about advancing this technology to cultivate the plants of tomorrow.

Get to know our team
Team

A blend of science, passion, and expertise

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Saurabh Joshi
Molecular biologist
Saurabh Joshi
Molecular biologist
Saurabh Joshi holds a PhD in molecular biology and provides expertise on plant reproduction. He is leading the transfer of three-parent technology to market in terms of commercialization and business development.
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Joakim Palovaara
Embryo development expert
Joakim Palovaara
Embryo development expert
Joakim Palovaara is an expert in embryo and seed development with demonstrated skills in establishing novel analytical techniques. He has expertise in analyzing and interpreting -omics data and has considerable experience in commercial plant breeding of crop plants, including potato.
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Mario Waespy
Biochemist
Mario Waespy
Biochemist
Mario Waespy is a trained chemist with a PhD in biochemistry. He is a recognized expert in glycobiochemistry and bioanalytics with many years of experience in method development and application. With his experience in the field of translational research, he also supports commercialization and business development of 3PaTec.
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Thomas Nakel
Molecular geneticist
Thomas Nakel
Molecular geneticist
Thomas Nakel is a molecular geneticist and an expert on plant reproduction. He is establishing innovative tools for enhanced detection of triparental plants.
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Lennaert Jonkers
Entrepreneur in Residence
Lennaert Jonkers
Entrepreneur in Residence
Lennaert Jonkers is the founder of DevelopMinded and has joined 3PaTec as an Entrepreneur in Residence, supporting the team's transition from lab to market with his extensive expertise in business development and public-private partnerships.
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Rita Groß-Hardt
Scientific advisor
Rita Groß-Hardt
Scientific advisor
Rita Groß-Hardt is an expert in plant reproduction and a pioneer in the field of polyspermy and triparentage. Her groundbreaking research has been awarded an ERC Consolidator Grant, an ERC Proof of Concept Grant and, in collaboration with KWS and Aardevo, an EIC Transition Grant.
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Partners

Advancing our technology with key partners for a sustainable tomorrow.

3PaTec emerges from over 10 years of research, securing over €4.5 million in competitive grants from the European Union.

History

Milestones & Funding

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2015

ERC Consolidator grant

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2017

Production of viable offspring from three-parent crosses

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2019

ERC Proof of Concept grant

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2020

Transfer to sugar beet as a crop prototype

2022

EIC transition: Funded by the EU

Contact

Contact Us: Planting the Seeds of Innovation Together!

We invite you to join us in cultivating a future of innovation! Are you an investor or visionary seeking strategic collaborations to address global challenges? We're looking for partners to embark on this transformative journey with us.

Together, we can develop plants with improved climate resilience through seed breeding partnerships. Let's unite our ideas and efforts to foster sustainable agricultural breakthroughs.  

Join us in shaping a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. Let's grow together!

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