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These biostimulant granules go beyond traditional fertilizers by reactivating microbial life, improving soil structure, and restoring natural fertility, contributing to long-term agricultural sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based in Neuch\u00e2tel, Symactiv\u2019s mission is to \u201cbring agricultural land back to life.\u201d Its innovation combines increased productivity with ecological responsibility, offering farmers a solution that enhances water retention capacity while maintaining soil biodiversity. The award ceremony took place on October 23, 2025, at La Chaux-de-Fonds\u2019 Th\u00e9\u00e2tre de l\u2019Heure bleue, gathering around 300 attendees from across the region\u2019s scientific and entrepreneurial communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A visionary and human-centered project<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSymactiv\u2019s project stood out for its visionary scope and its strong environmental and social dimension,\u201d said Nathalie Tissot, Professor Emerita of Intellectual Property at the University of Neuch\u00e2tel and interim chair of the jury. \u201cThe jury was impressed by the team\u2019s diverse skills, their solid market analysis, and their local roots combined with European ambition. This project shows that innovation can also thrive in areas beyond high technology, addressing essential challenges for future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two other start-ups were also recognized during the ceremony. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccraft.com\/\">CCRAFT<\/a> develops high-performance thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic chips used in AI data centers, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightseeds.ch\/\">LightSeeds<\/a> designs lightweight, low-carbon photovoltaic panels weighing less than 5 kg\/m\u00b2, addressing the growing demand for sustainable energy infrastructure. Each finalist received CHF 10,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awarded annually by the Banque Cantonale Neuch\u00e2teloise, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcn.ch\/la-bcn\/soutien\/economie-et-innovation\/prix-bcn-innovation\">Prix BCN Innovation<\/a> highlights outstanding entrepreneurial initiatives in Neuch\u00e2tel\u2019s economic and scientific landscape. 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