With the help of NBV Enterprise Solutions Ltd, Lincolnshire business Crop Intellect Ltd, headed by Dr. Apostolos Papadopoulos received a grant to support its business growth strategy for worldwide expansion.

On a mission to make a strong and positive impact on the world’s agricultural sustainability!

With a strong and unique academic background and experience in the agrochemical industry, Apostolos formed Crop Intellect Ltd in 2011 with the vision to create innovative solutions for crop production challenges.

He adds: “Since an early age I have had a passion and fascination for plants. This has led to a love for research on plants and an ambition to create my own research & development team.”

With an impressive track record in developing technologies protected by patents, Crop Intellect Ltd has demonstrated the potential to increase crop productivity in cultivable plants with valuable impact to the world’s food security. They are now looking for investors/partners to commercialise these internationally.

A professional service from NBV assists Crop Intellect’s growth!

Crop Intellect Ltd tripled in size and turnover, and it was at this point Apostolos welcomed strategic advice for his business expansion. An application for the Grant for Enterprise from NBV awarded them £2,338.13, which helped towards the purchase of; specialised equipment for the professional efficacy trials service they offer, consultancy costs for strategic decisions on patent coverage and obtaining external expertise on a formulation that improves air quality.

He states: “The help from the advisor at NBV has been invaluable, especially in identifying where the spending would be most appropriate. They have offered a professional service and we are immensely grateful to them.”

For more information about Crop Intellect Ltd:

info@cropintellect.co.uk | @Crop_Intellect | www.cropintellect.co.uk

If you would like to find out how the Grant For Enterprise could help your business, please contact NBV on 0844 887 2568* or visit: www.nbv.co.uk/growing-a-business/grant-for-enterprise/

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