NextGenBioPest Joined Forces with MANTRA!

NextGenBioPest is proud to announce a strategic synergy with MANTRA, a Horizon Europe-funded initiative dedicated to advancing the green and digital transformation of European manufacturing SMEs. This new collaboration bridges the gap between cutting-edge agricultural science and advanced manufacturing innovation, with the shared goal of building a more sustainable, competitive, and resilient Europe.

NextGenBioPest is revolutionising plant protection by developing and deploying a new generation of eco-friendly tools and technologies to control the most challenging arthropod pests and plant pathogens. From biological control agents and RNA-based biopesticides to smart diagnostics and low-risk plant resistance inducers, the project offers a comprehensive and sustainable approach to reducing chemical pesticide use while increasing crop productivity.

MANTRA, in parallel, is accelerating the green and digital transformation of European manufacturing SMEs. By supporting 50 selected SMEs through expert guidance, advanced technologies, and social innovation strategies, MANTRA is actively reshaping the manufacturing landscape in line with the EU’s 2030 vision.

Uniting Agriculture and Industry for a Sustainable Future

The synergy between NextGenBioPest and MANTRA is built on a shared recognition: meaningful transformation requires not only scientific breakthroughs but also scalable manufacturing solutions and innovative partnerships.

Key areas of collaboration include:

• Sustainable Biopesticide Manufacturing: Leveraging MANTRA’s network of tech-savvy SMEs to support the production, formulation, and delivery systems for NextGenBioPest innovations.

• Green Process Integration: Applying digital and eco-efficient manufacturing techniques to scale up biocontrol agents, RNA-based tools, and low-risk formulations in line with EU sustainability targets.

• Cross-Sector Innovation Exchange: Creating a space where agritech and manufacturing SMEs co-develop tailored solutions, accelerating both technology deployment and market uptake.

• Community Engagement and Knowledge Transfer: Sharing best practices and lessons learned through joint events, webinars, and training within both the NextGenBioPest and MANTRA communities.

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This collaboration with MANTRA is a natural extension of our mission. By working with forward-thinking manufacturing partners, we can ensure that our scientific innovations are not only effective in the field but also scalable, accessible, and environmentally responsible.

Together, NextGenBioPest and MANTRA are planting the seeds for a new model of EU innovation—where agriculture and manufacturing converge to drive systemic, sustainable change.