Global BioAg Linkages: BAW Congress, Digest, Academy and Services’ Post

Plan to attend the SPARK 3 Event at Grand River Agricultural Society in Elora to meet some impressive new agriculture and food technology companies. A terrific agenda of speakers and topics supporting the innovation and commercialization of early stage companies. Meet investors like the RHA Ventures Inc. team and founders from these four leading startups. Have you heard who's pitching at SPARK V3 on April 4? Check them out... 1) CATTLEytics CATTLEytics offers dairy farmers and cattle owners tools to farm smarter. They design and maintain software and data systems that enable proactive animal health management. Their hardware solutions, such as cattle thermometers and automated dosing devices, further elevate efficiency. Their dairy management software will empower farmers to manage their operations seamlessly while promoting sustainability metrics. www.cattleytics.com Shari van de Pol 2) Healthy Hydroponics InnoTech Inc. Healthy Hydroponics InnoTech helps growers with broad-spectrum microbiome and disease detection for their crops. They use the latest genomic technologies and data-driven insights to simplify early pathogen detection, remediation and crop loss prevention. www.healthyhydroponics.ca 3) Nature Recombined Sciences Inc. - ApiSave The ApiSave™ product is designed with combating antibiotic resistance in mind. Their extract has shown to be extremely effective against multi-drug resistant harmful bacteria. Also, their product is 100% natural. They plan to market quickly to save bees from extinction and maintain food security worldwide. www.apisave.com 4) Proteins Easy Corp Proteins Easy Corporation implements the science surrounding recombinant production of fusion proteins for the biotechnology industries worldwide, be they biocatalysts for the biodomain and green chemistry, antibodies, antigens, enzymes, growth factors, hormones, biomaterials, or cosmeceuticals. www.proteinseasy.com All the details about the event and how to register are here: https://lnkd.in/gFpuqAJR Nevin McDougall Brian Foster Brian Cram David Billson Michael Dales Reg Ash Aaron Martin Katie (Cheesmond) Giddy Deb Stark hashtag #agriculture hashtag #agtech

Looking for your next #cellag event?  Check out the #CellAgri event page to view the upcoming conferences about the #futureoffood #cultivatedmeat #precisionfermentation #cellularagriculture

Looking for your next #cellag event?  Check out the #CellAgri event page to view the upcoming conferences about the #futureoffood #cultivatedmeat #precisionfermentation #cellularagriculture

What will it take to make the economics of #precisionfermentation stack up for a wider range of bioproducts such that they can compete with low-margin, high volume products derived from petrochemicals or industrialized animal agriculture? And who is going to fund the infrastructure required to underpin all this? I caught up with experts at the recent SynBioBeta conference in San Jose to discuss everything from new tools to domesticate a broader array of microbial hosts, to cheaper and more sustainable feedstocks, continuous processing, and 'ricking' cells to be more productive. Timothy Wannier Shannon Hall Mark Warner Christian Munch AgFunder Laura Turner Matt Gibson Brentan Alexander Omri Amirav-Drory David Welch Zak Weston John Cumbers Joshua Lachter Mark Bünger #biomanufacturing #foodtech #microbialfermentation #cellularag #fermentation #bioeconomy

Breaking news from #Kimitec! 🚀 Once again, we’ve achieved a significant milestone in our mission to promote more sustainable, healthier agriculture. We’re thrilled to announce that our first #biomiticide, MITÖ, is now officially registered in Mexico! This remarkable achievement represents a significant stride in our commitment to a zero-residue, zero-waste future within the agri-food sector. MITÖ is the result of our dedicated efforts at the MAAVi Innovation Center , the epicenter of biotechnology innovation in Europe. Our team of over 80 specialized scientists, together with our agronomic experts, worked tirelessly to develop this revolutionary solution. Since 2015, we’ve been focused on developing sustainable alternatives to synthetic chemicals. Today, with the registration of Mitö, we’re taking a significant step towards creating a healthier and more environmentally friendly agri-food system. Our broad-spectrum natural miticide proves highly effective in controlling mites, while reducing production losses, and improving fruit quality. This registration in #Mexico is not only a milestone for Kimitec but also for the entire agricultural industry. We are excited to share this historic achievement with the world, and over the next two years it will reach Brazil, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia and USA. More information: https://hubs.la/Q02B3Dps0 #SustainableAgriculture #biomiticide #Kimitec #MITÖ

The last year (2023) has seen a difficult environment for Cellular Agriculture (Cell Ag) companies working to commercialise cultivated meat due to CellAg companies running into financial difficulties. Although CellAg can have its challenges, the potential rewards for successfully addressing the challenges of commercialising cultivated meat products are very significant. Nick Sutcliffe explores the processes of cell culture, species-optimised cell culture and how to overcome its challenges - https://hubs.la/Q02m_hJ40 #futurefood #cellculture #cellAg #cellularagriculture #cultivatedmeatproducts #innovation #commercialisation #costreduction #patents #mewburnfuturefood

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝘆𝗹𝘃𝗮𝗻! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new corporate identity, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter at Sylvan. This rebrand is more than just a fresh look — it reflects our renewed vision, mission and values as we continue to grow and evolve. As we move forward, we are focused on becoming a global leader in fungal biotech solutions across four key markets: food, health, agriculture and materials. Our mission is simple: a dedication to science and service to help our clients create exceptional value. 🧪 Our core values — scientific, sustainable, and transparent — will guide us in everything we do. 🌍 Our vision is to unlock the power of mycology to help create a better world. With the support of our incredible team, partners and clients, we are confident we will achieve this vision and make a lasting, positive impact on industries and communities around the world. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to innovate, collaborate, and grow together. Here’s to the future of fungi and beyond! Discover the new Sylvan in our fantastic brand video on our new website www.sylvan.bio! Your Sylvan Team #discoverthenewsylvan #sylvan #newidentity #rebrand #futuroffungi #fungi #biotechnology #food #health #agriculture #materials #science #service #scientific #sustainable #transparent #unlockthepowerofmycology #mycology #innovation #collaboration #growth #newwebsite #corporatevideo

Belinda Luke for the Natural Products BioHUB 📣 After joining us for our green economy event earlier this year, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Belinda to explore the benefits she's discovered from collaborating with us. “Working with the BioHUB allows us to exploit our culture collection. CABI holds the UK fungal collection, and we are looking to bring it to industry. We want to extract either the whole organism or different elements, to then create a new product whether that be in pharmaceuticals, agriculture or other sectors. CABI can do initial screenings on organisms, with our specialty being mass production of fungus. We are looking at how we can grow them and are then judging the potential affordability of these organisms becoming a product. Our partnership with Swansea’s Natural Products BioHUB allows us to pull additional information so we can offer a better and broader service to companies”. Learn more about CABI >> https://bit.ly/4fA8N6I CABI #NaturalProducts #GreenEconomy #GECSwansea #GreenBiotech #Swansea #SouthWales #GrantFunding #Innovation #Fungi #Collaboration

Delighted to announce that I have taken on a mentorship role at Caligenia, a pioneering company dedicated to transforming organic waste into valuable soil amendments. Led by the visionary CEO Nicolas Barbarosch, Caligenia is at the forefront of agricultural biotechnology, creating sustainable solutions that enhance soil health and productivity. At Caligenia, we produce BACTERCHAR, an innovative product that combines ancestral soil amendment practices with the latest advancements in biotechnology. By enhancing the physical-chemical properties of the soil and boosting microbial activity, BACTERCHAR plays a crucial role in sustainable agriculture. Our team excels in developing Plant Growth Promoting Microorganisms (PGPMs) that colonize plant roots, improving growth and health by fixing atmospheric nitrogen, solubilizing nutrients, and producing bioactive compounds. These microorganisms are expertly combined with BACTERCHAR to maximize their efficacy in different agroecosystems. In addition, Caligenia is developing a sophisticated platform to predict how to rehabilitate degraded soils using the optimal combination of BACTERCHAR and PGPMs. This platform integrates various environmental and geographical data to propose tailored solutions for soil improvement. My mandate at Caligenia is international market expansion, leveraging my experience and network to bring these revolutionary agricultural solutions to a global audience. Looking forward to making a significant impact together! #Agriculture #Biotechnology #Sustainability #Mentorship #SoilHealth #Caligenia #Innovation #InternationalExpansion #EnvironmentalSolutions

🚀 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲 🚀 As highlighted in our recent post https://lnkd.in/g74zisUS announcing the release of Context’s 2024 BTC – Global Ag Biotech Innovation Study, the biotech industry is thriving with a significant increase in both biotech companies and pipeline projects. The industry is experiencing explosive growth due to THREE key drivers. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁𝘀. But why now? 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁? In just a decade, the #biotech landscape has dramatically evolved. Previously, a handful of companies accounted for 90% of all global submissions for GM traits, primarily focusing on herbicide-tolerant and insect-resistant corn, soy, canola, and cotton. Today, however, dozens of companies and public research institutions are leading the way in developing diverse gene-edited plants and animals. These innovations focus on improving agronomy, disease resistance, increasing nutritional value, reducing food waste, and even enhancing agricultural worker safety. A significant milestone in this shift occurred in 2017, when the Broad Institute of MIT, Harvard, and Corteva began licensing CRISPR-Cas9 technology for agricultural applications. This technological advancement has opened the door for a wider array of specialized traits, beyond the traditional crop markets, and has spurred new investment in biotech solutions that align with evolving agricultural needs and consumer demands. These investments are paving the way for new pipeline projects across all industry segments and crop types, leveraging both transgenic and non-transgenic discovery methods. As specialty crops become more tailored to fit emerging trends, we expect to see continued capital flow into this space, driving biotech advancements. Stay tuned for upcoming posts discussing the other drivers fueling the substantial biotech pipeline growth! 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁’𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗕𝗧𝗖 – 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/ggaXm6q5 or reach out at multiclient@contextnet.com, using subject line “BTC.” #AdvanceAgriculture #Agriculture #Biotech #AgInnovation