#Agro & Environment # Greentech
- RNAi
- Agriculture
- Climate
- Fertilizers
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Thalya develops a foliar spray that enhances nitrogen fertilizer uptake in plants, increasing yields while reducing pollution associated with nitrogen fertilizers.
BACKGROUND
The company was founded in August 2024 within Entrepreneur First. Cofounders Théo Hoenen and Hayat Sehki met through this incubator.
DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS / SERVICES / TECHNOLOGY
Our product is a foliar spray that enhances nitrogen fertilizer uptake in plants, increasing yields while reducing pollution associated with nitrogen fertilizers, which account for 4% of greenhouse gas emissions.
ACHIEVEMENTS / COLLABORATIONS / HIGHLIGHTS
We have already completed an initial proof of concept, secured plots for field trials in 2026, and conducted a first fundraising round. We also received the “French Tech Emergence Grant,” a subsidy reserved for deeptech companies.
COLLABORATIONS SOUGHT
We are looking for partners for RNA production as well as RNA encapsulation. We are also seeking greenhouse space to conduct tests.
1 patent
2 staff members
STRENGHTS
CTO expert in the field.
INNOVATION ASSETS
Innovation highlight: The only company developing an RNAi foliar spray for biostimulation purposes.
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