Business Details
Innovative Agricultural Biotechnology Solutions
Cibus is a pioneering agricultural technology company dedicated to revolutionizing farming through precision breeding and gene-editing innovations. Founded by experts with decades of experience in plant science and biotechnology, we specialize in developing resilient, sustainable crops that thrive in challenging environments. Our proprietary Rapid Trait Development System (RTDS) enables us to create specific plant traits in months rather than years, offering scalable solutions for disease resistance, pest management, and climate adaptability.Partnering with leading seed companies worldwide, we license advanced traits that reduce chemical use, lower carbon footprints, and increase yields. Committed to sustainability, our technology aligns with natural genetic processes, avoiding foreign DNA integration. With a global presence and regulatory expertise, we empower farmers to grow more with less while addressing the urgent demands of a changing climate and growing population.
Services
Precision Breeding
Gene Editing
Trait Development
Sustainable Ingredients
Climate Adaptability
Disease Resistance
Herbicide Tolerance
Carbon Footprint Reduction
Regulatory Compliance
Seed Licensing
Highlights and features
- We pioneered the Rapid Trait Development System for faster, precise crop trait development.
- Our traits are regulated like conventional breeding, avoiding foreign DNA integration.
- We partner with global seed companies to deliver scalable, high-impact agricultural solutions.
- Our technology reduces chemical use and carbon footprints across 100+ million acres.
- We maintain global regulatory compliance and leadership in gene-editing innovation.
Services
Precision Breeding
Cibus' precision breeding uses RTDS technology to develop targeted crop traits rapidly. This non-transgenic approach mimics natural genetic variation, creating resilient plants without foreign DNA. Farmers benefit from faster deployment of climate-adapted seeds.
Sustainable Ingredients
We engineer natural, low-cost alternatives to synthetic ingredients for industries like fragrance production. Our bioengineered rose oil reduces carbon footprints by 90% compared to traditional methods while maintaining quality and affordability.
Trait Development
Our Trait Machine platform delivers customizable plant traits in months. By focusing on disease resistance, drought tolerance, and yield improvement, we address critical agricultural challenges while minimizing environmental impact through reduced chemical dependency.
Climate Adaptability
Cibus develops crops that withstand extreme weather and pests. These traits help farmers maintain productivity amid climate change, reducing losses and ensuring food security for growing populations through scientifically validated genetic modifications.
Regulatory Compliance
We ensure traits meet international regulations, working closely with agencies worldwide. This expertise accelerates market access for partners while maintaining rigorous safety and environmental standards for gene-edited agricultural products.
People
Peter Beetham
Interim CEO
Co-founder with 30+ years in agriculture, Peter led RTDS development and previously directed plant research at ValiGen and the Boyce Thompson Institute.
Greg Gocal
Chief Scientific Officer
Co-founder and molecular biology expert, Greg pioneered RTDS technology at ValiGen and holds leadership roles in plant genetics research and development.
Carlo Broos
Chief Financial Officer
Carlo brings 20+ years of finance experience from Syngenta and Advanta, managing global financial operations and audits for Cibus since 2011.
Noel Sauer
Senior Vice President, Research
Noel leads R&D with expertise in microbiology and plant genetics, previously studying host-pathogen interactions at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Keith A. Walker
Director
A biotechnology veteran, Keith co-founded Cibus and previously held leadership roles at Mycogen and Monsanto, driving agricultural innovation for over 40 years.
Questions
What is Cibus' core technology?
Cibus uses the Rapid Trait Development System (RTDS), a gene-editing platform that creates precise plant traits without foreign DNA, mimicking natural breeding processes.
How does Cibus help farmers?
We develop climate-resilient, disease-resistant crops that reduce chemical use and increase yields, enabling sustainable farming with lower environmental impact.
What crops does Cibus focus on?
We target major crops like rice, canola, soybean, and wheat, with traits such as herbicide tolerance and nematode resistance.
How does Cibus license its traits?
We partner with global seed companies to license our traits, allowing them to integrate our innovations into their seed products for farmers.
Is Cibus' technology environmentally friendly?
Yes. Our traits reduce pesticide use and carbon footprints, aligning with sustainability goals for agriculture and industrial ingredient production.
