Biomaterials
Advancing microbial culture media technology
- Upgrading strain-specific culture media
- Systematic evaluation of culture performance and reproducibility
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R&D | Advanced Microbial Solutions
From discoveries in the lab
to solutions in the field
Biomaterials, bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides, and agricultural formulation. We develop precision microbial technology along three core axes and complete it as proven solutions.
R&D Vision
Our R&D vision toward Advanced Microbial Solutions
Built on a precision fermentation platform and an efficacy evaluation system, three core axes support our vision.
VISION 2031
Advanced Microbial Solution Provider
Connecting every stage of microbial technology to open the future of sustainable agriculture.
Microbial culture mediaBio-fertilizersBio-pesticidesFunctional biostimulantsFunctional fermented foods
Bio-fertilizers & Bio-pesticides
Production of functional metabolites and insecticidal toxins through precision fermentation
- Screening of functional strains, scale-up cultivation and efficacy studies
- Screening of toxin-producing strains (B. thuringiensis) and insecticidal protein production
PROPOST
Formulation Study
Agricultural formulation technology
- Functional agricultural formulation research (Agriculture Formulation Study)
- Efficacy evaluation of agricultural formulations
FORMULATION
Precision Fermentation PlatformFermentation data and process control, smart factory MES
Quality & Efficacy EvaluationSOPs, accredited laboratory analysis, field validation
Three Core R&D Axes
Core technologies and research topics
The three axes connect to the Pre · Pro · Post biotics framework and form a single product development flow.
Biomaterials
Research on advanced microbial culture media
Advanced strain-specific media
Improving culture efficiency and reproducibility for Bacillus, lactic acid bacteria, yeast, photosynthetic bacteria and more
Systematic performance evaluation
Performance evaluation based on viable counts and culture stability; product-specific quality standards
Commercialized as: 4 series, 14 culture media; supply to Agricultural Technology Centers
Bio-fertilizers & Bio-pesticides
Precision-fermentation production of functional metabolites and insecticidal toxins
Functional strain screening & scale-up
Screening functional strains, developing scale-up cultivation and evaluating efficacy
Insecticidal toxin production
Screening toxin-producing strains (Bacillus thuringiensis) and developing insecticidal protein production
Mass production of functional metabolites
Research on large-scale production of functional metabolites based on precision fermentation
Commercialized as: SOLSOL KEUNI (compound microbial fertilizer), soil microbial agents, barn environment products, microbial pesticides (planned)
Formulation Study
Agricultural formulation technology
Functional agricultural formulations
Agriculture Formulation Study: powder, water-soluble powder (WSP), water-dispersible granule (WDG), dry-carrier formulations
Formulation efficacy evaluation
Establishing stability and field-efficacy criteria for each formulation
Functional biostimulant technology
Application technology for plant bioactive substances
Commercialized as: powder and dispersible formulations of TOSIM DOCTOR BS, SOLSOL KEUNI and other agricultural microbial products
Extended research: functional fermented food technology (functional fermentation starter strains and processes; fermentation technology that adds value to agricultural produce)
Technology & Market Trends
The market is shifting to biological inputs
Key trends and how SOLBIOLAB's R&D axes respond.
Biostimulant
4.9USD bn (2026)
Global biostimulant market projected at USD 7.94 bn by 2031
The EU Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR 2019/1009) defines microbial and non-microbial biostimulants as distinct categories, applied since 2022.
ResponseAXIS 03 Functional biostimulants backed by efficacy data
Mordor Intelligence (2026), EU Regulation 2019/1009
Bio-pesticide
14.7% CAGR
Bacterial bio-pesticide market projected at USD 6.26 bn by 2031
The Bt (B. thuringiensis) market is expected to grow about 19% per year, from USD 0.41 bn in 2026 to USD 1.17 bn in 2032.
ResponseAXIS 02 Bt insecticidal toxin production
Mordor Intelligence (2026), MarkNtel Advisors (2026)
Bio-fertilizer
3.3USD bn (2026)
Bio-fertilizer market projected at USD 5.73 bn by 2030
Growth drivers include demand for residue-free crops, investment in microbial biotechnology and advances in large-scale fermentation.
ResponseAXIS 02 Scale-up of functional strains
The Business Research Company (2026)
Precision Fermentation
AI· digital twin
From experience-based to data-driven fermentation control
Intelligent fermentation combining real-time sensing, AI optimization and digital twins is emerging as a key scale-up technology.
ResponseAXIS 02 Precision fermentation, smart factory MES
Korean biotechnology journal review, Vol. 41(3), 2025
Formulation
Formulationis the bottleneck
Formulation decides commercial success of microbial products
Shelf life, field efficacy and scale-up limits make formulation the bottleneck to commercialization, and research on stabilizing formulations such as encapsulation is expanding.
ResponseAXIS 03 Functional formulation & efficacy evaluation
Biofungicide formulation review (2025), etc.
Korea Policy
10trillion KRW (2031)
Korea's 1st Green Bio Industry Master Plan (2027–2031)
Targets a KRW 10 trillion market by 2031 and 300 companies with KRW 10 billion in sales. Microbes are one of six priority fields.
ResponseAXIS 01–03 Public procurement and field validation
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs press release (Jul. 20, 2026)
R&D Strategy
Four execution strategies
SOLBIOLAB's R&D direction, derived from our trend analysis.
PrecisionIn-house precision fermentation
We standardize fermentation data and process control to produce functional metabolites and insecticidal toxins reliably at scale.
- Accumulating fermentation process data
- MES-linked traceability
EvidenceSecuring efficacy evidence
Formulation efficacy studies, accredited laboratory analysis and field validation provide the data needed for registration and sales.
- Formulation efficacy criteria
- Disclosure of test conditions
IntegrationVertical integration from media to formulation
Designing media, strains, metabolites and formulations in one system to manage cost and quality together.
- Linked Pre · Pro · Post design
- In-house production facilities
ExpansionPortfolio expansion
Expanding into bio-pesticides (Bt), functional biostimulants and functional fermented foods.
- Public procurement and cooperative channels
- Joint research and technology transfer
Roadmap
Building technology through continuous R&D
We advance our technology step by step along the three core axes and connect it to products and business.
Foundation
Securing core microbial materials and precision fermentation technology, and laying the groundwork for commercialization.
Expansion
Broadening applications into bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides and functional formulations.
Platform
Evolving our accumulated technology into a platform for co-development, technology transfer and new markets.
AXIS 01 BiomaterialsAXIS 02 Bio-fertilizers & Bio-pesticidesAXIS 03 FormulationExtended: Functional Fermented Foods
Pipeline
SOLBIOLAB R&D Pipeline
We continuously run R&D projects across the three core axes and extended fields.
SBL-BM-01
Advanced microbial culture media
SBL-PC-01
Precision-fermentation production of functional materials
SBL-BP-01
Microbial crop protection materials
SBL-BF-01
Microbial fertilizer commercialization
SBL-FM-01
Functional biostimulant application
SBL-FM-02
Functional agricultural formulations
SBL-LS-01
Livestock microbial and nutrition solutions
SBL-FF-01
Functional fermentation technology
IP & Certifications
Securing our technology as rights
Applications and registrations are listed separately (Korean Intellectual Property Office).
| Title of invention | Application No. | Filed | Registration No. | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fermented mushroom composition for improved digestion and absorption, and method for producing the same | 10-2022-0067751 | 2022.06.02 | 10-2827717 | 2025.06.26 | Registered |
| Fermented mushroom–kelp low-sodium salt using fermented mushroom composition, and production method | 10-2022-0067759 | 2022.06.02 | 10-2759720 | 2025.01.21 | Registered |
| Smart nutrient-solution supply control system for uniform plant growth and improved yield | 10-2021-0096845 | 2021.07.23 | 10-2695225 | 2024.08.09 | Registered |
| Feed additive for ruminants and method for producing the same | 10-2025-0008647 | 2025.01.21 | – | – | Pending |
| Particles containing encapsulated postbiotics and method for producing the same | 10-2025-0008648 | 2025.01.21 | – | – | Pending |
Certifications & Registrations
Dedicated R&D Department
- Certified2024.12.12
Fertilizer Manufacturer · 3 Registered Fertilizers
- TOSIM DOCTOR BS · SOLSOL KEUNI-R · SOLSOL JARAMSoil microbial agents
2026 Government Programs
Initial Startup Package
- Commercialization supportSelected 2026.04
Tech Doctor Program
- Gyeonggi TechnoparkSelected 2026.06
Gyeonggi Smart Factory
- Production process digitalizationSelected 2026.06
Looking for partners to build the next microbial solution
We welcome proposals for co-development of strains, media and formulations, and for field validation.