About us
CropFit is a multidisciplinary consortium that brings together 35+ internationally recognized professors and research teams from Ghent University and HoGent, combining expertise across plant biology, biocontrol, biostimulants, soil science, microbial ecology, phenotyping, chemistry and precision agriculture. We aim to develop new products and technologies in the domain of agriculture and pursue an active transfer to society of our technology and expertise through strong partnership with stakeholders and industry.
Cropfit - expertise network on biostimulants and biocontrol
CropFit is a multidisciplinary consortium that brings together 35+ internationally recognized professors and research teams from Ghent University and HoGent, combining expertise across plant biology, biocontrol, biostimulants, soil science, microbial ecology, phenotyping, chemistry and precision agriculture. These experts form the foundation of CropFit and the ability to partner up with industry to co-develop, validate and scale up innovative agricultural technologies and products.
CropFit offers expertise on:
- Microbial discovery and plant-microbe interactions
- Discovery of bioactive molecules and green chemistry
- Advanced phenotyping - detection of abiotic and biotic stress
- Mode of action studies
- Digital agriculture, modelling and support decision tools
- Testing proof of concept under controlled or field conditions
Vision & Mission
Our vision
We strive to enhance people’s life by encouraging academic-industrial partnerships to develop innovative technologies and sustainable products that improve crop health, crop resilience and crop production while ensuring a minimal impact on environment.
Our mission
We accelerate the development of bio-based agricultural innovations by transferring our results, expertise and know-how in biostimulants and biocontrol through strong partnership with industry and stakeholders to significantly advance sustainable agricultural systems.
How do we collaborate?
CropFit offer a wide range of collaboration models to accelerate innovations in biostimulants, biocontrol and sustainable agriculture.
CropFit Research collaboration
- PhD studies with industrial partners
- Bilateral research projects (Mode of Action studies, proof of concept studies)
- Joint development of technologies
- Licensing of patents
- Master thesis or internship
CropFit Services
The CropFit experts provide unique services to support and accelerate your product development pipeline:
- Validation studies on different agronomically important crops
- Mode of Action insights through advanced phenotyping and -omics technology
- High throughput screening assays to identify bioactive molecules or potential micro-organisms
- Analysis and characterization of plant and/or microbe metabolites, including volatiles
- Demonstration trials under field conditions
- Incompany trainings