Oral delivery platform for preventing diseases in aquaculture
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Location
Haifa, Israel
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Funding Stage
Round A
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Company Vertical
AgroTech, BioTech
Last Modified:November 7, 2020
Description
ViAqua’s platform for improving resistance to viral diseases in shellfish and fish utilizes a proprietary RNAi particle formulation that triggers a cell reaction to disable the viral infection. The coated particles are delivered via feed to improve farm profitability by reducing losses to diseases.
Advantages:
• Non-GMO, food-grade ingredients
• Simple application for growers
• Shorter, simpler regulatory path
• Platform technology enables treatment of sets of viruses