SynergiaBIO
SynergiaBIO is a Chilean plant biotechnology firm that develops and sells 53 in vitro propagated fruit varieties (blueberries, hazelnuts, cherries, raspberries, blackberries) and specialized molecular diagnostic and propagation services to commercial fruit producers globally, leveraging proprietary BT-BOOSTER technology and SAG-accredited phytosanitary capabilities.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersMaule Region, Chile
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SynergiaBIO does
SynergiaBIO is a privately held Chilean plant biotechnology company that develops and commercializes high-quality in vitro propagated plants and specialized biotechnological services for the agricultural sector. The company's product portfolio spans 53 plant varieties across five crop categories — blueberries (25 varieties, sourced from IQ Berries and GPG genetic improvement programs), hazelnuts (8 varieties), cherries (8), raspberries (7), and blackberries (5) — sold primarily as finished plants of in vitro origin with genetic and phytosanitary quality guarantees.
The company's technological foundation rests on proprietary micropropagation capabilities, anchored by its BT-BOOSTER technology for hazelnut multiplication adapted to the Maule Region's edaphoclimatic conditions, plus advanced molecular diagnostic techniques for virus and pathogen detection (including proprietary methodologies for Agrobacterium tumefaciens). It holds SAG accreditation for Fusarium circinatum monitoring in pine nurseries. Beyond plant sales, SynergiaBIO generates revenue through specialized services: plant material importation into Chile, propagation of high-complexity species, sanitation and custom propagation, genetic and phytosanitary diagnostics, pathogen detection, and plant production for environmental restoration projects.
SynergiaBIO operates an enterprise field-sales go-to-market, reaching commercial fruit producers globally via direct engagement with specialized advisors and a quote-based pricing model ("Solicitud de Cotización"). The company has wholly-owned subsidiary BioTECNOS Ltda (acquired 2024) and is sustained by an R&D pipeline financed through multiple concurrent Chilean government grants from CORFO, FIA, and FIC GORE Maule covering programs from 2019 through 2027. The firm is headquartered in Chile's Maule Region, maintains multiple greenhouses nationally, and claims a global footprint via international plant material export and import operations.
SynergiaBIO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SynergiaBIO
- Legal name
- SynergiaBIO
- Website
- https://synergiabio.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- SynergiaBIO is a Chilean plant biotechnology firm that develops and sells 53 in vitro propagated fruit varieties (blueberries, hazelnuts, cherries, raspberries, blackberries) and specialized molecular diagnostic and propagation services to commercial fruit producers globally, leveraging proprietary BT-BOOSTER technology and SAG-accredited phytosanitary capabilities.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SynergiaBIO industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Plant Biotechnology
- NAICS
- Nursery and Floriculture Production (11142), Nursery and Tree Production (111421), Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products (11321)
- SIC
- Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Services (700), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Vegetative Propagation (Cuttings, Clonal Forestry, Tissue Culture) (AFAMADAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Fruit & Nut Planting Stock (Rootstocks, Nursery Trees, Vines) (AFABAFAF), Plant Tissue & Sap Testing Services (AFACAKAB)
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Where SynergiaBIO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Maule Region
- HQ country
- Chile
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices1 record
Markets served
SynergiaBIO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Finished Plant Sales: Sale of high-quality finished plants produced in vitro, including blueberry, hazelnut, cherry, raspberry, and blackberry varieties. Plants are sold with genetic and phytosanitary quality guarantees.
- Specialized Services: Services including plant material importation, propagation of high-complexity species, sanitation and custom propagation, genetic and phytosanitary quality diagnostics, pathogen diagnostics, and plant production.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom quotation-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
SynergiaBIO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SynergiaBIO is a Chilean plant biotechnology company that develops, propagates, and commercializes high-quality finished plants produced in vitro (blueberries, hazelnuts, cherries, raspberries, and blackberries), backed by proprietary propagation technology such as BT-BOOSTER and genetic improvement programs (GPG, IQ Berries). In parallel, the company provides specialized services including importation of plant material compliant with Chilean phytosanitary regulations, propagation of high-complexity species, virus and pathogen elimination, genetic and phytosanitary quality diagnostics, and plant production for environmental restoration projects. The company also conducts R&D in plant genetic improvement, molecular genetics, and biopesticides/biofertilizers, supported by CORFO, FIA, and GORE Maule funding.
Product overview
SynergiaBIO is a biotechnology company specializing in the development and commercialization of high-quality plants for agriculture. The company operates a unified platform offering both finished plant products (plantas terminadas de origen in vitro) and specialized biotechnological services. The product portfolio includes 53 plant varieties across five categories: Arándanos/Blueberries (25 varieties including Gladiator, Maverick, Megas Blue, Sweet Duchess, Titanium, Tropical Blue, MegaCrisp, MegaCrop, MegaEarly), Avellanos/Hazelnuts (8 varieties), Cerezos/Cherries (8 varieties), Frambuesos/Raspberries (7 varieties), and Moras/Blackberries (5 varieties). These varieties are sourced from world-class genetic improvement programs including GPG and IQ Berries. The services complement the product line with five specialized offerings: plant material importation (internación de material vegetal), propagation of high-complexity species (propagación de especies de alta complejidad), sanitation and custom propagation (saneamiento y propagación a medida), genetic and phytosanitary quality diagnostics (diagnóstico de calidad genética y fitosanitaria), and pathogen diagnostics (diagnóstico de patógenos). The company also conducts research in genetic improvement, plant biotechnology, plant propagation, molecular genetics, and biopesticides/biofertilizers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Arándanos (Blueberry plants) In vitro-origin finished blueberry plants with genetic and phytosanitary quality guarantees, offered as a portfolio of 25 varieties sourced from world-class genetic improvement programs (GPG, IQ Berries). Includes named varieties such as Gladiator, Maverick, Megas Blue, Sweet Duchess, Titanium, Tropical Blue, MegaCrisp, MegaCrop, and MegaEarly, each with documented chill requirements, caliber, and yield profiles. Sold to commercial fruit producers for orchard establishment.
- Avellanos (European Hazelnut plants) In vitro-origin finished European hazelnut (Corylus avellana) planting material offered as a portfolio of 8 varieties, propagated using the proprietary BT-BOOSTER technology and selected for adaptability to the edaphoclimatic conditions of Chile's Maule Region. Sold to commercial hazelnut producers.
- Cerezos (Cherry plants) In vitro-origin finished cherry plants offered as a portfolio of 8 varieties with genetic and phytosanitary quality guarantees. Sold to commercial cherry producers for orchard establishment.
- Frambuesos (Raspberry plants) In vitro-origin finished raspberry plants offered as a portfolio of 7 varieties with genetic and phytosanitary quality guarantees. Sold to commercial raspberry producers.
- Moras (Blackberry plants) In vitro-origin finished blackberry plants offered as a portfolio of 5 varieties with genetic and phytosanitary quality guarantees. Sold to commercial blackberry producers.
- Plant Material Importation Service (Internación de material vegetal) Laboratory and regulatory service for importing plant species into Chile in compliance with current Chilean phytosanitary regulations (SAG). Provided to agricultural producers, breeders, and research partners who need controlled introduction of plant material.
- High-Complexity Species Propagation (Propagación de especies de alta complejidad) Propagation service using conventional or biotechnological (in vitro) methods for native species of environmental interest and commercial fruit species that are difficult to propagate. Sold to environmental restoration projects and commercial fruit producers.
- Sanitation and Custom Propagation (Saneamiento y propagación a medida) Custom projects combining virus and pathogen elimination with efficient propagation of the resulting sanitized plant material. Sold to breeders, nurseries, and producers needing pathogen-free starting material.
- Genetic and Phytosanitary Quality Diagnostics (Diagnóstico de calidad genética y fitosanitaria) Advanced molecular diagnostic service for detecting viruses and bacteria throughout the nursery production chain. Includes proprietary methodologies for Agrobacterium tumefaciens detection and SAG-accredited Fusarium circinatum monitoring in pine nurseries. Sold to nurseries, producers, and forestry operators.
- Pathogen Diagnostics (Diagnóstico de patógenos) Detection and identification service for microorganisms such as bacteria and pathogens using advanced techniques, supporting the detection and treatment of infectious diseases that affect plant quality. Sold to producers and nurseries needing pathogen screening.
- Plant Production for Restoration (Producción de plantas) End-to-end plant production service for rehabilitation and restoration of forests or plant communities, covering all development phases. Sold to environmental and mining restoration project contractors.
Quantifiable outcome
- High germination rates and vigor in propagated plants with consistent caliber distribution (85%+ at 18mm for Maverick variety)
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use SynergiaBIO
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
SynergiaBIO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
SynergiaBIO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- BioTECNOS LtdaminorCollaboration for expansion of productive capacity to meet growing demand for high-impact biotechnological products in the Maule Region fruit export sector (2024-2026).
- IQ BerriescoreGenetic improvement program partnership providing access to premium blueberry varieties with superior genetic quality, firmness, flavor, and yield characteristics.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
SynergiaBIO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Planasa: Spanish-headquartered global nursery specializing in berry plants (raspberry, blackberry, blueberry) and other fruit varieties, with breeding programs and a vertically integrated propagation model. Closely comparable product mix and international commercial footprint.
- Agromillora: Global nursery producer specializing in olive, fruit tree, and berry plant propagation using advanced biotechnology, with strong presence in Chile and Latin America. Comparable in combining biotechnology-driven propagation with broad fruit and nut plant offerings.
- Vitroplant: Italian micropropagation (tissue culture) nursery offering fruit, vegetable, and ornamental plantlets using advanced biotechnology. Directly comparable core technology (in vitro propagation) and similar B2B customer base of commercial growers.
- Fall Creek Farm & Nursery: U.S.-based global leader in blueberry nursery propagation and genetics, offering blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry planting stock to commercial growers. Direct competitor in the same product category, serving similar commercial fruit producers with similar in vitro and conventional propagation.
Broad incumbents
- Driscoll's: Global market leader in berry breeding, production, and distribution. Operates proprietary berry genetics programs across multiple crop types (blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, blackberry), making it a broad incumbent whose genetic improvement arm is comparable to SynergiaBIO's product strategy.
Regional players
- BioTECNOS Ltda: Chilean biotechnology firm focused on biotechnology and high-impact products for fruit exporters in the Maule Region — now a wholly-owned subsidiary of SynergiaBIO. Directly comparable as a Chilean biotechnology services provider in fruit production.
- Sierra Gold Nurseries: California-based fruit and nut tree nursery producing high-quality nursery stock for orchard development, including walnuts and other nut crops. Comparable in producing premium nut and fruit planting material for commercial growers, though primarily serves North American markets.
Emerging players
- Agri-Starts: U.S.-based tissue culture (micropropagation) nursery producing young plants for fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals. Comparable technology base (in vitro propagation) and customer overlap with commercial growers.
- Berry Genetics Inc. Berry breeding and genetics company developing new commercial varieties for global licensing. Comparable in that it focuses on premium berry genetics access similar to SynergiaBIO's IQ Berries and GPG partnerships.
Others
- IQ Berries: Genetic improvement program partner providing premium blueberry varieties. Strategic partner rather than competitor, but its genetic licensing model is comparable to the upstream genetic access layer underlying SynergiaBIO's commercial plant offering.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
SynergiaBIO social profiles
Digital presenceSynergiaBIO compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
SynergiaBIO financial estimates
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SynergiaBIO leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
SynergiaBIO subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
SynergiaBIO funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SynergiaBIO M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SynergiaBIO
What does SynergiaBIO do?
SynergiaBIO is a Chilean plant biotechnology company that develops, propagates, and commercializes high-quality finished plants produced in vitro (blueberries, hazelnuts, cherries, raspberries, and blackberries), backed by proprietary propagation technology such as BT-BOOSTER and genetic improvement programs (GPG, IQ Berries). In parallel, the company provides specialized services including importation of plant material compliant with Chilean phytosanitary regulations, propagation of high-complexity species, virus and pathogen elimination, genetic and phytosanitary quality diagnostics, and plant production for environmental restoration projects. The company also conducts R&D in plant genetic improvement, molecular genetics, and biopesticides/biofertilizers, supported by CORFO, FIA, and GORE Maule funding.
Is SynergiaBIO a public or private company?
SynergiaBIO is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was SynergiaBIO founded?
SynergiaBIO was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is SynergiaBIO based?
SynergiaBIO is headquartered in Maule Region, Chile, in the Latin America region.
How does SynergiaBIO make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Finished Plant Sales are the primary driver. The others are specialized Services.
Who are SynergiaBIO's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Planasa, Agromillora, Vitroplant and Fall Creek Farm & Nursery. Driscoll's is listed as a broad incumbent. Regional players are BioTECNOS Ltda and Sierra Gold Nurseries. Emerging players are Agri-Starts and Berry Genetics Inc.. IQ Berries is listed as an others.
Does SynergiaBIO have an API?
No public API is recorded for SynergiaBIO.
What industry is SynergiaBIO in?
SynergiaBIO's product category is Plant Biotechnology. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAMADAE, Vegetative Propagation (Cuttings, Clonal Forestry, Tissue Culture), with a secondary code of AFABAFAF, Fruit & Nut Planting Stock (Rootstocks, Nursery Trees, Vines). Its NAICS code is 11142 and its SIC code is 100.