Intrinsyx Bio Inc. was awarded a $254,735 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation on February 15, 2021 to complete work by September 30, 2022. The grant is part of the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) to advance science and engineering research and innovation leading to breakthrough technologies as well as solutions to national challenges.
Under this award, Intrinsyx Bio Inc. will conduct research at its location in Moffett Field, California to develop microbiome solutions for improving salt stress tolerance in crops. The NSF funding will support Intrinsyx Bio's Phase I Small Business Innovation Research project exploring how the microbiome can enhance crops' ability to withstand high salt concentrations in soil and water. Outcomes have the potential to help farmers facing salinity issues and support the development of more sustainable agriculture.
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