Thalya Bio

RNAi crop technology for more efficient nitrogen use.

Meet the team

Research Backed by VCs:

Thalya Bio is developing RNAi foliar sprays that help crops use nitrogen fertilizer more efficiently.

Our goal is straightforward: increase yields while reducing the pollution linked to nitrogen fertilizers.

SCIENCE

RNAi for crop nutrition

A foliar technology platform focused on improving how plants take up and use nitrogen.

IMPACT

Higher efficiency, lower waste

Designed to support yield gains while reducing fertilizer-related greenhouse gas emissions and pollution.

TEAM

Built by founders in the field

Combining startup execution with plant epigenetics and RNAi research depth.

FOUNDERS

Meet the team behind Thalya Bio

Theo Hoenen

Théo Hoenen

CEO & Co-founder

Biotech entrepreneur and YC alum building Thalya's path from lab innovation to field-scale agricultural impact.

Hayat Sehki

Hayat Sehki

CTO & Co-founder

PhD in plant epigenetics specializing in RNAi technology, with research experience across plant biology and epigenetics.

CONTACT

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hyatsehki@thalyabio.com