Bringing Science to the Field
At MaxEditas, we apply cutting-edge genome editing to enhance the natural genetic potential of crops—unlocking traits that make agriculture more efficient, sustainable, and resilient. Founded by experienced scientists and entrepreneurs, our work bridges fundamental plant biology with practical innovations that serve people and the planet.
MaxEditas Bioscience is transforming agriculture through advanced CRISPR-based gene editing. We enhance the natural genetic potential of crops to unlock traits that make agriculture more efficient, sustainable, and resilient—addressing challenges like food security, climate change, and malnutrition.
Our team of scientists, drawn from top global research institutions, and Agtech industry experts is pioneering a bold approach to crop innovation by applying breakthrough genome editing to crops that matter most in both the developed and developing world.
MaxEditas is powered by MaxGene Bioscience, our in-house R&D engine.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create real-world impact through precision gene editing that empowers farmers, improves food quality, and contributes to a more sustainable planet.
Our Vision
To lead the transformation of specialty crop agriculture by deploying genome editing to solve global food challenges.
Our Solution
MaxEditas is transforming agriculture with a next-generation, CRISPR-based gene editing platform designed to address urgent global challenges—ranging from food security and climate resilience to enhanced crop nutrition.
A Faster, Smarter, Scalable Solution
We hold a global commercial license for CRISPR use across all crops, have filed a PCT application, and have secured strategic collaborations with leading agri-tech firms.
Developed by MaxEditas BioScience, our proprietary platform is:
Up to 20x faster and cheaper than traditional breeding
Non-GMO, with stable, targeted traits
Multiplex-enabled, allowing the addition of multiple traits at once
Reproducible and scalable—enabling reliable gene expression across diverse dicot crops
At the core of our innovation is a global commercial CRISPR like gene editing system that eliminates costly licensing barrier, paving the way for widespread global adoption—from smallholder farmers to multinational seed companies.
Our proprietary Agrobacterium-mediated transformation protocol further enhances reliability and consistency—overcoming the inefficiencies and instability seen in older methods like Agrobacterium rhizogenes and protoplast-based techniques.
This platform unlocks new possibilities for improving high-value crops across both developed and developing markets.
Why it matters
With the global population expected to exceed 8.3 billion by 2030, nearly 800 million people already suffer from malnutrition. Traditional breeding and biofortification are too slow and inefficient to meet this challenge. MaxEditas delivers a faster, more precise, and scalable solution, addressing both nutritional and environmental needs. Our gene editing platform offers a scalable, cost-effective solution designed for global adoption, delivering meaningful impact to both smallholder farmers and large-scale growers.
Agriculture faces mounting pressure from climate change, population growth, and evolving consumer demands.
Genome editing offers a powerful response by enabling:
Why MaxEditas®
Propietary rapid plant transformation & genome editing protocols in dicots
Plant transformation expertise in 20+ crop species
Lead high value crops: Alfalfa and Peanut
Technology transferable to other crops
In-house laboratory and greenhouse facilities in Sacramento
Wold-class scientific team from UC Davis, UC Berkeley, and Texas A&M & seasoned AgTech industry commercial team
Highly collaborative business model: Joint Venture and Co-Development Opportunities
Collaborative Innovation
MaxEditas’s business model is rooted in win-win partnerships—with seed and biotech companies, translational research institutions, private foundations, governments, innovation ecosystems, and mission-aligned investors. Through joint ventures and sponsored research, we translate science into field-ready solutions that drive transformative impact and strengthen global agricultural resilience.
Join the Future of Food
MaxEditas Bioscience is pioneering a new frontier in plant biotechnology—where bold innovation meets global urgency. As climate pressures mount, we leverage the precision of gene editing to create crops that are more resilient, nutritious, and sustainable.
We’re not just advancing science—we’re cultivating impact.
Whether you’re an innovator, investor, research institution, or government leader—this is your invitation to grow with us.
Let’s reshape the future of agriculture, one precisely edited trait at a time.