Startups
Octubre 1, 2021 - < 1 min

A Chilean, women-led, biotechnology, and eco-friendly startup

A Commitment to Sustainable Business

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What more could you ask for? Botanitec (Botanitec) was founded in late 2018 by chemical engineer Daniela Vaisman, and this year it is launching an antioxidant and a plant-based root growth promoter for the agricultural sector and home use. These are biostimulants developed from plant waste that are used to improve crop yields. The antioxidant is used to reduce oxidative stress in plants and promote photosynthesis, thereby improving the growth and quality of the plants and their fruits, while also minimizing the effects of stress. The root growth promoter is an organic and natural product, rich in antioxidants, that improves plant physiology and promotes greater root development and more efficient nutrient uptake.

Botanitec has received funding from Corfo and has set up a factory in Cartagena. It is in talks with agricultural product distributors and angel investors to drive the company's growth.