KeyGene is the go-to AgBiotech company for higher crop yield & quality.With our intellectual capital, solution driven approach and collaborative spirit, we work for the future of global agriculture with partners in the AgriFood sector.

The Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences (CEPLAS) is a joint initiative of Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, University of Cologne, Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research Cologne and Forschungszentrum Jülich. In CEPLAS scientists are developing in an interdisciplinary consortium innovative strategies for sustainable plant production and the promotion of early career researchers.

VIB is an entrepreneurial research institute in life sciences located in Flanders, Belgium. VIB’s basic research leads to new and innovative insights into normal and pathological life processes. It unites the expertise of all its collaborators and research groups in a single institute, firmly based on its close partnership with 5 Flemish universities (Ghent University, KU Leuven, University of Antwerp, Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Hasselt University). We are supported by a solid funding program from the Flemish government. VIB has an excellent track record on translating basic scientific results into pharmaceutical, agricultural and industrial applications. VIB’s Innovation & Business team currently has a portfolio of 240 patent families and conducts about 120 partnering agreements with innovative companies each year. VIB is also firmly rooted in a long-standing tradition of setting up start-up companies. Since its foundation in 1996, VIB has created 27 start-up companies, now employing over 1000 people.

We collaborate with industry, government and other partners to improve how crops are grown, delivered and used. Our plant research facilities and expertise help creating high-quality, resilient crops and smarter cultivation systems that use resources more efficiently. This leads to safe and reliable food, feed and plant-based materials — produced in ways that support thriving ecosystems and long-term business value.

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. In line with its mission, “Health for all, Hunger for none,” the company’s products and services are designed to help people and the planet thrive by supporting efforts to master the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. We are helping farmers to produce more while restoring nature, working towards treating the untreatable and curing disease, as well as empowering billions to live healthier lives with trusted self-care solutions.

The Biotech Booster program offers mentorship, financial support and networking opportunities, to guide founders from the idea stage to developing an investable and commercial proposition. Our mission? To make biotechnology work.As a participant, you’ll gain the resources, insights, and guidance needed to overcome the challenges of building a biotech startup. You’ll also tap into a powerful network of experienced entrepreneurs, experts, researchers, and industry partners in the Netherlands and abroad.Discover more at biotechbooster.nl

Corteva Agriscience™ combines industry-leading innovations, high-touch customer engagement and operational execution to deliver seed and crop protection solutions that address the world’s most pressing agriculture challenges. With some of the most recognized brands in agriculture and a technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the company is committed to maximizing productivity for farmers and partnering throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.More information can be found at www.corteva.com.Follow Corteva on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.

At Illumina, our mission is to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome. Our sequencing by synthesis chemistry is used to generate high-accuracy DNA and RNA sequence data in studies around the globe. Our microarrays also provide accurate, high-throughput genotyping for a range of applications. The innovative products that we provide touch almost every area of biology, including agriculture. Illumina offers a range of sequencing and microarray tools that support food security and conservation efforts. Knowing human health starts with an adequate and nutritious food supply and a safe and sustainable environment inspires us to push the boundaries of what is possible in genomics research and to drive innovation in agriculture.

Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.

At VITO Remote Sensing we have been active for over 25 years in using satellite, aerial and drone imagery in an agricultural context. Our mission has been clear from the beginning: use remote sensing technology to accelerate towards a more sustainable world. We specialize in extracting plant trait and performance information from a wide variety of platforms & sensors, and delivering results with clear APIs towards customers and partners. Check out this interesting news article about empowering breeding for strip cropping with drone based insights: https://blog.vito.be/remotesensing/empowering-breeding-for-strip-cropping-with-drone-based-insights

CleanNA is a reagent manufacturer based in Waddinxveen, the Netherlands. We work closely with our customers to turn their specific needs into tailored solutions, drawing on our extensive experience and scientific expertise in magnetic bead–based nucleic acid purification and automation.CleanNA develops and manufactures purification and extraction reagents for DNA and RNA from a wide range of sample types, including mammalian, plant, pathogen, and in vitro samples. Our products are fully compatible with demanding downstream applications such as NGS, CRISPR, and qPCR. In addition, we provide automation solutions through our CleanXtract product line.

Limagrain is an agricultural cooperative and an international seed group owned by 1,300 farmers located in Limagne Val d’Allier (in the center of France). Present in 49 countries and with 9,335 employees, the Group breeds, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products. Focused on the genetic progress of plants, Limagrain is the fourth largest seed group worldwide. Through well-known brands on their markets such as LG, Vilmorin, Hazera, Harris Moran, Jacquet and Brossard, the Group makes 2,107 million euros in sales, to which is added 720 million euros made jointly with its strategic partners.www.limagrain.com - @Limagrain

Leading DNA & RNA Amplification Reagent Provider - QuantabioQuantabio is a leading provider of advanced DNA and RNA amplification reagents for the most demanding molecular testing applications in applied, translational, and life science research. Our team leverages decades of experience in developing pioneering amplification technologies to deliver cutting-edge products to researchers focused on critical cloning, PCR, qPCR, and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) applications.

The Takii story, that traces its roots nearly two centuries ago, is one of tradition, authenticity, professionalism and growth. Beginning in 1835 with a small family-owned seed store in Kyoto, Japan, Takii has continually defined a management style and philosophy that has led to becoming a world-leading breeding company of optimum quality vegetable and flower varieties.

At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of customers who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as medicine, agriculture and industrial chemicals, by using our synthetic DNA tools, our customers are developing ways to better lives and improve the sustainability of the planet. The faster our customers succeed, the better for all of us, and Twist Bioscience is uniquely positioned to help accelerate their efforts.Our innovative silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers. Our platform technologies overcome inefficiencies and enable cost-effective, rapid, precise, high-throughput synthesis, sequencing and therapeutics discovery, providing both the quality and quantity of the tools they need to most rapidly realize the opportunity ahead. For more information about our products and services, please visit www.twistbioscience.com.

Hollandbio: the Dutch Biotech Industry AssociationHollandbio is the Dutch biotech industry association connecting, supporting, and representing over 282 medical, agro-food, and industrial biotech companies. Our members are active in all phases of research and development and include all company sizes: start-ups, SMEs, listed companies and multinationals. Together, we strive for a society taking full advantage of the power of biotechnology in health, food and sustainability.URL: www.hollandbio.nlE-mail: info@hollandbio.nlTwitter: @hollandbio

StartLife is Europe’s top agrifoodtech startup accelerator, co-founded by Wageningen University & Research. Its mission is to empower founders to build and grow startups with breakthrough technologies that shape a sustainable food system. To this end, it provides a wide range of services, including business development support, top industry business mentors, non-equity funding and access to a global community of startups, investors, corporates and experts.