Pilot Program Overview

1. Pilot Objectives

The Pilot Program is designed to validate, refine, and demonstrate the commercial viability of the MycoResin™ technology under real plantation conditions. The program bridges laboratory validation with field-scale deployment, generating investor-grade data on performance, scalability, and economics.

Primary objectives:

  • Validate resin induction success rates
  • Measure quality and distribution of resin formation
  • Establish time-to-value benchmarks
  • Assess tree health, survival, and ESG performance
  • Produce replicable SOPs for commercial rollout

2. Pilot Scope & Scale

  • Pilot Sites: 1–3 plantation sites
  • Total Trees: 300–1,000 trees (initial phase)
  • Target Species: Aquilaria malaccensis
  • Tree Age Range: 3–6 years
  • Geographic Context: Philippines (agroforestry-compliant zones)

3. Pilot Design & Methodology

The pilot follows a controlled, phased deployment model:

Phase A – Baseline Assessment

  • Tree health and site characterization
  • Soil and microclimate profiling
  • Control group designation

Phase B – MycoResin™ Application

  • Fungal consortium preparation
  • Species- and age-specific induction protocols
  • Documented application procedures

Phase C – Monitoring & Evaluation

  • Scheduled inspections (monthly/quarterly)
  • Visual and anatomical indicators
  • Resin initiation mapping

Phase D – Maturation & Harvest Assessment

  • Resin density and spread analysis
  • Quality grading (non-destructive and selective sampling)
  • Yield projection modeling

4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Resin initiation rate (%)
  • Resin density and spatial distribution
  • Tree vitality and survival rate
  • Time-to-resin visibility (months)
  • Comparative performance vs. control trees

5. Data, Documentation & Traceability

  • Field logs and digital records
  • Photo and geo-tagged documentation
  • Batch-level protocol tracking
  • Data ownership retained by Crown MycoResin Biotech Inc.

6. ESG & Sustainability Metrics

  • Tree mortality reduction
  • Non-toxic, non-chemical induction validation
  • Soil and biodiversity impact observations
  • Farmer and technician capacity building

7. Timeline

PhaseDuration
Baseline & Site Prep1–2 months
Application & Induction1 month
Monitoring & Maturation12–18 months
Analysis & Reporting1–2 months

8. Outputs & Deliverables

  • Pilot Performance Report
  • Commercial SOP Package
  • Investor Data Room Materials
  • Go/No-Go Commercialization Decision Framework

9. Investor Participation Options

  • Equity participation in pilot program
  • Sponsored pilot sites
  • Data access and first-right commercial participation
  • Strategic JV structuring post-pilot

10. Transition to Commercial Scale

Successful pilot completion triggers:

  • Expansion to estate-scale plantations
  • Licensing and deployment to partner farms
  • Integration with downstream extraction and fragrance programs

Pilot participation is subject to confidentiality, site access agreements, and regulatory compliance.