1 of 17
megadiverse countries on Earth
CONABIO
LATIN AMERICA · PERU
From the Andes to the Amazon: one of the 17 megadiverse countries.
Moka helps you find bioactivity in Andean and Amazonian plants, even those with no previous studies.
What we know, and how little
What you can do with Moka
With the platform · Moka BDE
- Search Icaros for Andean and Amazonian species.
- Prioritize candidates by activity and by ecosystem of origin.
- Check the IP landscape before investing.
With a service
- I have a plant: bring a Peruvian species or your own crop, and we find out what it can do.
- I know what I need: tell us what you need, and we look for it in Peruvian flora.
- Extract, fraction, or molecule.
Access and traceability
Peru has been a Party to the Nagoya Protocol since 2014. Access to genetic resources also follows Decision 391 of the Andean Community.
Every plant's origin is documented and traceable together with the communities, and each project is assessed against the applicable access rules.
Frequently asked questions
Can I work with a plant from Peru that has never been studied?
Yes. That is exactly where Moka starts: Icaros can prioritize bioactivity even in species with no previous studies.
Does Moka sell plants or ingredients?
No. Moka gives you the platform to find bioactivity and the service to develop it into an extract, fraction, or molecule.
Which rules apply to genetic resources in Peru?
Peru is a Party to the Nagoya Protocol since 2014, and access to genetic resources also follows Decision 391 of the Andean Community.
Clear terms, in writing.
By contract
Data, results and IP are governed by a written agreement for each project.
Traceable origin
Every plant traceable together with the communities.
Your next plant is waiting.