New Genomic Techniques
for Next Generation Viticulture

DNA-free
Genome Editing

Sustainable
Viticulture

Application of DNA-free Genomic Editing
for the development of innovative plant prototypes with improved traits
for sustainable viticulture

EdiVite in a nutshell

Global leader
in applying New Genetic Techniques (NGT)
to the viticulture sector

Pioneering the development of
innovative prototypes for
sustainable viticulture

Committed to the safeguarding the genetic identity of grape varieties and their distinctive oenological and organoleptic characteristics

Global leader in applying New Genetic Techniques (NGT) to the viticulture sector

Pioneering the development of
innovative prototypes for
sustainable viticulture

Committed to the safeguarding the genetic identity of grape varieties and their distinctive oenological and organoleptic characteristics

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(Genomic EDIting in VINE)

EdiVite
is an innovative startup
with high
technological value
founded in 2020
as a spin-off
from the University of Verona

EdiVite is an innovative startup with high technological value founded in 2020 as a spin-off from the University of Verona

It combines advanced
scientific expertise from university
researchers with an entrepreneurial vision
to revolutionize viticulture
sustainably

It combines advanced scientific expertise from university researchers with an entrepreneurial vision to revolutionize viticulture sustainably

Meet the Team

Problems
to solve

Addressing critical issues in modern viticulture
while maintaining Italy’s leadership in quality and
typicality in the industry for a management
sustainable and economically viable management of the
vineyard

Addressing critical issues in modern viticulture while maintaining Italy’s leadership in quality and typicality in the industry for a management sustainable and economically viable management of the vineyard

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Solution

Production of genetically improved grapevine prototypes
using New Genetic Techniques (NGT)
with genetic traits for pest resistance
and climate resilience,
while preserving the genetic identity
and oenological/organoleptic profile

Production of genetically improved grapevine prototypes using New Genetic Techniques (NGT) with genetic traits for pest resistance and climate resilience, while preserving the genetic identity and oenological/organoleptic profile

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Collaborations

Our company collaborates with renowned wine producers and
universities, both nationally and internationally

Gallo
Imperial College London
Università Sapienza
Università di Catania
Università di Padova
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Achievements

Grant from the Veneto FESR 2021-2027 Program:Action 1.1.3 Sub B "Support for research and innovation activities of SMEs", DGR no. 492/2023 492/2023
Grant from the Cascading Grant Program "Spoke Call 4 W.P. 4.1 Agritech" - project "CLEARGENES CLimatE chAnge Resilience GENES in Italian fruits and vegetables"
Patent for "Transfectionof protoplasts from grapevine plants with the Cas9/gRNA complex and regeneration f relative edited grapevine plant" Number: IT102021000023468; Date Granted: Octuber 26, 2023
• Patent application in progress for the protection of an innovative prototype

Seal of Excellence

EdiVite’s project proposal to Horizon Europe EIC call has gained the SEAL OF EXCELLENCE recognition.
Receiving this recognition is a tremendous validation of the proposal’s scientific value, market impact, and overall scalability. While competition for direct EIC funding is incredibly fierce, this quality label certifies that our project passed all the stringent evaluation thresholds. This milestone rewards the hard work of the entire team and gives us even more momentum to bring this innovation to market.
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News

More News

June 17, 2026: A historic date for innovation in sustainable agriculture

EdiVite launches first NGT vine trial in Europe

China sets its sights on genome-editing