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ATGC Biotech & Luxembourg Industries unveils Semiophore for global deployment of novel pheromone technologies
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Tuesday, 09 December, 2025, 12 : 00 PM [IST]
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Our Bureau, Bengaluru
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 ATGC Biotech, India’s leading innovator in pheromone and semiochemical based crop protection, based in Genome Valley, Hyderabad, has set up Semiophore Ltd., a 50:50 Indo–Israeli Joint Venture (JV) with Luxembourg Industries, Israel.
The Semiophore JV is being fully financed by its partners, with a cumulative investment of USD 10 million by Semiophore, Luxembourg Industries, and ATGC Biotech towards infrastructure in India and Israel and regulatory registrations for 18 Indian-developed semiochemical and pheromone technologies across Israel, Brazil, Australia, and Africa, supported by advanced manufacturing and distribution. These 18 licensed products together address a multi-billion-dollar global market opportunity.
Under the JV agreement, ATGC will contribute IP, technology, know-how, regulatory dossiers, capex and R&D leadership, while Luxembourg invests in capex, regulatory, Marketing and manufacturing costs.
Deputy Ambassador of Israel to India Fares Saeb said “Israel and India share a strong partnership in agriculture and technology. Today’s licensing exchange represents an important step toward expanding sustainable, environmentally safe crop protection. The establishment of Semiophore exemplifies the growing global relevance of Indo–Israeli innovation, and we congratulate both partners on this milestone.”
Uri Rubinstein, Agriculture Attaché, MASHAV said, “ATGC Biotech has been a consistent and active participant in our training programs, Centers of Excellence, and capacity-building efforts across India. Their work aligns with our shared goal of strengthening farmer livelihoods through sustainable and innovative agricultural practices.”
Dr. Rajesh S. Gokhale, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology Government of India, said, “This milestone showcases the strength of India’s biotechnology ecosystem and demonstrates how long-term public investment in science can translate into globally deployable technologies.”
Through DBT-supported programs at JNCASR and NBAIR, and with complementary support from BIRAC to ATGC Biotech, India has been able to develop advanced semiochemical and pheromone-based crop protection platforms.
Prof Arjula R Reddy, Rolando Alegria CEO, Dr VB Reddy ED, Dr. Markandeya Gorantla, Chairman & Managing Director, ATGC Biotech, said: “Together with Luxembourg Industries, we are creating a globally competitive platform that positions India and Israel at the forefront of sustainable, residue-free, climate-resilient agriculture.”
Moshik Fish, CEO, Luxembourg Industries & Director, Semiophore Ltd., said, “The partnership brings together India’s scientific strengths and Israel’s agricultural expertise. We are delighted to deploy India’s next-generation pheromone technologies across Israeli agriculture.”
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