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Last Updated: 11/06/2026
Moa Technology
Oxford
Founded 2017
Novel mode-of-action herbicide discovery platform
Moa Technology is an agricultural biotechnology company discovering synthetic and biological herbicides with novel modes of action to address global herbicide resistance.
Its plant-based high-throughput screening platform uses miniaturised living plants, high-content microscopy and AI to identify new herbicidal compounds.
The company has screened over 830,000 compounds, discovering over 80 novel mode-of-action areas.
Lead candidates are in advanced international field trials, with partnerships in place with Nufarm, Croda and Gowan for co-development and commercialisation.