Swiss Startup Apolarion Raises €164K to Develop Chemical-Free Seed Protection Technology

The company will use the funding to develop its chemical-free seed treatment technology, which aims to provide a more sustainable way to protect seeds.

Commenting on the support received from Venture Kick, Luke Simons, CEO and co-founder of Apolarion, said: "The Venture Kick program has been so important in our journey. It introduced us to the startup network in Switzerland and gave us access to world-class training, coaching and advisors; helping achieve the early successes of Apolarion."

Apolarion was founded by Jesus Poley and Luke Simons. The company is developing a special device that uses cold atmospheric plasma to remove harmful microorganisms from seeds without using chemicals.

Protecting seeds from diseases is important for growing healthy crops and ensuring good harvests. However, many traditional seed treatments use chemical coatings that can leave harmful substances in the soil.

Other methods use heat to kill harmful microorganisms, but they often require a lot of energy and may not always work effectively. These problems make it difficult for farmers to find safe and sustainable ways to protect valuable seeds.

Apolarion's technology uses only air and electricity to create reactive particles that destroy harmful microorganisms on seeds. The process is designed to protect seeds while allowing them to grow normally.

The company's device is designed to use less energy and can be adapted for different applications. Apolarion aims to offer farmers a more sustainable alternative to traditional chemical and heat-based seed treatments.

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