Suellen
Espindola
Founder / CTO at Carapace Biopolymers
"Reinventing AgTech Coating Materials: Scaling Biodegradable Seed Technologies from Lab Research to Climate-Positive Agriculture"
"Reinventing AgTech Coating Materials: Scaling Biodegradable Seed Technologies from Lab Research to Climate-Positive Agriculture"
Fri May 15 - 4:40 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"Reinventing AgTech Coating Materials: Scaling Biodegradable Seed Technologies from Lab Research to Climate-Positive Agriculture"
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"Reinventing AgTech Coating Materials: Scaling Biodegradable Seed Technologies from Lab Research to Climate-Positive Agriculture"
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"Reinventing AgTech Coating Materials: Scaling Biodegradable Seed Technologies from Lab Research to Climate-Positive Agriculture"
"Reinventing AgTech Coating Materials: Scaling Biodegradable Seed Technologies from Lab Research to Climate-Positive Agriculture"
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Session: Reinventing AgTech Coating Materials: Scaling Biodegradable Seed Technologies from Lab Research to Climate-Positive Agriculture
Ag-Tech currently depends heavily on chemical and oil-based materials for seed treatments to protect crops from early-stage diseases and climate stresses. Yet, increasing regulatory pressure and environmental concerns demand new materials and crop growth solutions. This talk explores how biotechnology and biobased materials can transform the seed itself into a sustainable delivery platform for crop enhancement. Drawing from the journey of building a European deep-tech startup, co-founder Suellen will share insights from entering AgTech space, greenhouse validation trials, and industry collaborations with sustainable manufacturing partners, and the development of a pilot production facility this year. The session highlights how science-driven innovation can move from powerful academic research to scalable and agricultural / biotech technologies, enabling more resilient and sustainable farming systems.Key Takeaways
- Why the future of crop resilience and protection starts with the seed—and how new biomaterials can replace conventional chemical treatments.
- What it really takes to scale a deep-tech startup: moving from scientific discovery to greenhouse validation, industry partnerships, and pilot manufacturing.
- How science-driven founders can turn agricultural innovation into climate-positive technologies that support both farmers and the planet.
Bio
Suellen Espindola is one of the founders of a deep-tech agricultural biotechnology startup developing biodegradable seed coating technologies to protect crops while reducing reliance on synthetic agrochemicals. With a background in biotechnology and biomaterials, she works at the intersection of plant science, chemistry, and sustainable agriculture. Suellen has led greenhouse trials, secured partnerships with Dutch manufacturers, and is preparing a pilot production facility for 2026. Recognized as a young entrepreneur in Het Financieel Dagblad Talent 2026, she is also a finalist of the 2025 Academic Startup Competition and a nominee for the Marina van Damme Award 2025.