The infection already happened. The problem is nobody acted before.
ByBug develops biological additives administered through daily feed to prevent the main pathogens in shrimp and salmon.
We use genetic engineering tools to produce oral functional bio-additives against infectious diseases.
Biomanufacturing & genetic engineering
Feed additive with Biotherapeutics
Orally delivered in animal feed
Insect biotechnology for animal health
We are a biotech startup developing biological platforms based on the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) to produce functional additives that prevent diseases in shrimp and salmon.
Discover the platform →ByBug Synthetics combines genetic engineering with insect biomanufacturing. Active biologics are produced directly in Hermetia illucens biomass and delivered as a functional additive incorporated in animal feed.
Identification of active sequences against the target pathogen through bioinformatic analysis.
The biologic is expressed in modified Hermetia illucens larvae, integrated into their biomass.
The biomass is processed and standardized as functional flour incorporated into existing feed.
The animal receives the biologic with every meal. No additional intervention required.
Competitive advantages of our platform
We use organic waste as growth substrate, eliminating dependence on expensive inputs. Our costs do not scale with the complexity of the active ingredient.
Scalable without bottleneckMixed directly into feed. No new protocols, specialized personnel, or modifications to existing culture systems required.
Compatible with any systemWe act before the outbreak. Continuous administration keeps the animal in a state of sustained resistance, reducing mortality and antibiotic dependence.
Reduces health riskSolutions for the main animal health pathogens
Continuous-use additive for prevention of Caligus infestations, the parasite that generates the greatest economic loss in the Chilean salmon industry.
Continuous-use additive for prevention of White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) infections, the most devastating pathogen in the global shrimp industry.
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World-class investors and institutions supporting our mission
We believe the way animal health is produced hasn't changed structurally in decades. Our mission is to redesign it — making biologics as accessible and simple to administer as any feed component. More stable production, lower environmental footprint, without sacrificing performance.
The people behind ByBug
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Let's talk about the future of animal health
We are open to conversations with producers, investors and strategic partners interested in biological prevention.
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If you are a producer, investor or researcher and want to explore how insect biotechnology can transform animal health in your operation, write to us.
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