Bayer Crop Science | Innovation Ecosystem

FinTech Connect Series  🌱 At Bayer LifeHub Bangalore, we are dedicated to empowering smallholder farmers by addressing their needs for digital and sustainable agricultural solutions through strategic partnerships. Our mission is to enhance transparency and public engagement through dialogue and scientific collaboration, while fostering innovation that aligns with the agricultural community's requirements. In line with this commitment, we recently launched the FinTech/NBFC Connect Series, aimed at fostering collaboration between our internal stakeholders and innovative FinTech and NBFC companies. Three virtual sessions were held in October where we facilitated presentations from six leading FinTechs and NBFCs, allowing participants to explore key topics such as market linkage, technology platforms, innovations in supply chain funding, and credit solutions for smallholder farmers. The sessions were well attended with participants from across the organization and the engagement was remarkable, with participants gaining insights into various solutions that can significantly benefit smallholder farmers. They also had the opportunity to clarify their questions. This initiative not only provided a platform for learning about the capabilities of different financial service providers but also paved the way for potential collaborations that can drive real change in the agricultural sector. We are excited about the future and look forward to continuing our efforts in supporting smallholder farmers through innovative partnerships! 🌾✨ #LifeHubBangalore #teamBayer #FinTech #NBFC #Collaboration #BayerLifeHub Nagabhushana Ithal Sushmitha Chengappa A Anik Luke Dhanaraj

🚀 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝟮𝟱% 𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗼-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁! 🚀 Bayer is proud to sponsor the Tech Tour Bio-based Industries 2024 program, where innovation and sustainability converge. We’re offering an exclusive 25% discount on the event fee—just use the code 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝟮𝟱𝗕𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 when you register. 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: November 14, 2024 📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Wuppertal, Germany Connect with 𝟯𝟬+ 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝟰𝟱+ 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 who are shaping the future of sustainable agriculture. Discover cutting-edge technologies, meet innovators, and explore groundbreaking solutions. 👋 The LifeHub Monheim team will also be there as expert judges and moderators—stop by and say hello! Don't miss your chance to be part of the future of agritech. Register now and use 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝟮𝟱𝗕𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 to save 25% 👉 https://lnkd.in/dGvH9FvT

🌱 Empowering Women Investors at Bayer LifeHub Bangalore 🌱 Bayer LifeHub Bangalore had the privilege of hosting Millennium Mams, a non-profit organization focused on educating and empowering women investors. This visit brought together 45 enthusiastic women, led by co-founder Mr. Bishnu Dhanuka, to explore regenerative agricultural practices and innovations within the Agri-Chem sector. Our event featured insightful presentations, including an overview of Bayer’s groundbreaking research by Thillai Chidambaram and initiatives in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) by Malini N S. A highlight was Sharda Nenwani Gupta, Head of Global Shared Services, who addressed the group’s queries on effective management and how Bayer supports farmers in improving their livelihoods. The day concluded with hands-on demonstrations in our laboratories and a tour of our Plant Genotyping and Insect Control facilities. This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to empowering women investors and fostering a regenerative agricultural future in India. Together, we are paving the way for innovation and inclusivity! 🌾✨ A heartfelt thank you to Simon Wiebusch for providing us with this incredible opportunity. We also extend our gratitude to the amazing team:  Anik Luke Dhanaraj, Nagabhushana Ithal, Thillai Chidambaram, Raghunatha Chari, Malini N S, Aravinthakumar V, satheesha parampalli, Sreedevi K V, SAMATA HEGDE, lavanya Reddy, Sushmitha Chengappa A, Deepa Kumari, and Krishna Kshirsagar. Your dedication and hard work made this event possible! #LifeHubBangalore #teamBayer #MillenniumMams #RegenerativeAgriculture #Innovation Millennium Mams Bishnu Dhanuka

🚨 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿! 🚨 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗛𝘂𝗯’𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗜: 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻! If you're a startup working to transform agriculture and build a sustainable food system, this is your chance to make a big impact! 🌱🚀 What’s in it for you? 🔹 Free lab & office space 🔹 Up to 50K€ non-dilutive funding 🔹 Access to Bayer's global innovation network 🔹 Expert guidance and resources Teaming up with Naked Innovations, chemstars, HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds, ZENIT GmbH, b.value AG, Tech Tour, and Foodhub NRW, we’re ready to drive the future of regenerative agriculture. Don't let this opportunity slip by and apply today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZ8Ftf8R

🌍 Celebrating Unity and Collaboration!  We are proud to share that Anik Luke Dhanaraj represented LifeHub Bangalore at Germany’s ‘Unity Day’ celebrations alongside Consul General Achim Burkart and esteemed leaders, including Ambika Banotra from NRW.Global Business and Jose Jacob Kalayil In today’s challenging and evolving global landscape, prioritizing inclusivity and reinforcing democratic values is crucial for shaping a better future. Together, we can foster collaboration and innovation that transcends borders and empowers communities. At LifeHub Bangalore, we believe in the power of partnerships and shared visions to create a more inclusive world. Let’s continue to work together, innovate, and inspire positive change! #LifeHubBangalore #teamBayer #UnityDay #GlobalCollaboration 

✨ 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗵𝘂𝗯 𝗡𝗥𝗪 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 ✨ We’re excited to announce two fantastic new partners joining us for the 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗜: 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 program! 🌱🚀 This initiative provides startup companies with access to free lab space, non-dilutive funding, greenhouses, climate chambers, expert mentorship, and more, all with the goal of driving innovation in regenerative agriculture. Check out more details in our launch post: https://lnkd.in/djRMfdpH As our open innovation platform LifeHub Monheim continues to build a vibrant ecosystem based on co-creation and collaboration, we’re thrilled to bring new partners into this mission. 🌍 🌾 Foodhub NRW is a vivid network connecting changemakers rethinking the way we grow, distribute and consume our food. Founded in 2013 by start-ups for start-ups, this organization is providing tailor-made support and valuable connections to those innovating the food value system: start-ups, SMEs and corporates. 🚀 Tech Tour is Europe's largest tech entrepreneur and investor community, selecting over 1,000 promising tech companies annually through 25 specialized Investment Programs. The programs span digital, health, and sustainability sectors, focusing on growth companies and scale-ups with high potential for returns and impact. With Foodhub NRW and TechTour, we’re building on our partnerships with chemstars, HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds, ZENIT GmbH, b.value AG and strategic partner Naked Innovations to foster an environment where innovation can thrive, addressing the pressing challenges in agriculture today. We can’t wait to see the incredible progress that will come from these partnerships! 

🌻 𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿’𝘀 “𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀” 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁-𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗶𝘇𝘇𝗮! 🍕 We recently wrapped up our #CultivatingConversations lecture series at #LifeHubMonheim with an engaging session led by Dieter Schaefer. He delivered a talk on ”All models are wrong but some are useful: Insights in the environmental modelling of pesticides for regulatory purposes”, which sparked lively discussions on the complexities of modeling and measurements in scientific research, with a particularly challenging question: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲, “𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴”?🤔 Dieter's insightful response highlighted the importance of a deep mechanistic understanding of the system being studied—through well-planned studies, measurements, and modeling—to estimate the plausibility of the results. A crucial takeaway for all! The Q&A was so engaging, we had to pause it when the pizzas arrived 🍕—but the conversation didn’t stop! Everyone gathered in the seminar room, where we continued to explore the topic over slices, making it a truly memorable finale. A big thank you to our dear colleague Dieter Schaefer for participating, and to Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf and CEPLAS - Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences for being our collaborating partners. This marks the last lecture in our series for this year, but we look forward to more inspiring discussions and innovations in 2025! 💫 #LectureSeries #CEPLAS #Pesticides #RegulatoryModelling #Discussions

✨𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗯.𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗔𝗚 & 𝗭𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗧 𝗚𝗺𝗯𝗛✨ We’re thrilled to introduce two new partners as part of our 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗜: 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, a program designed to support the growth of transformative startup companies by offering free lab space, none-dilutive funding, access to greenhouses and more. For more info, see our launch post: https://lnkd.in/djRMfdpH With the development of a thriving innovation ecosystem driven by co-creation and partnership it is great to have new partners on board: 🧑💻🌱 b.value AG is an early-stage investor in #DeepTech startups, combining visionary founders with disruptive technologies to create sustainable solutions for tomorrow. With deep tech expertise and extensive experience in building biotech and high-tech companies, they identify and support promising startups both financially and strategically, helping them reach their full potential. Their flexible approach and long-term perspective set them apart. 💡🚀 ZENIT GmbH is the host organization of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) in NRW, the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises. ZENIT helps local businesses expand internationally and supports foreign companies in entering the NRW market, driving #innovation and growth on a global scale. b.value and ZENIT join our existing supporting partners chemstars & HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds, and our strategic partner Naked Innovations on this journey of growth, collaboration, and innovation. We are excited to partner with them and look forward to the incredible opportunities this collaboration will bring! 

Fostering Innovation: Strengthening India-Germany Ties for Sustainable Growth Anik Luke Dhanaraj from LifeHub Bangalore recently participated in an insightful panel discussion titled “Driving Sustainable Innovation and Growth in NRW” at the India Advantage Summit (TIA Summit) in Bengaluru, alongside Ambika Banotra from NRW.Global Business and Nicole Aranibar from the University of Cologne. Together they discussed the immense potential for startups in India and the unique opportunities that await in Germany. With a booming market and a rich talent pool, sectors such as tech, agriculture, e-commerce, and education are primed for collaboration. Anik highlighted Bayer's commitment to innovation through initiatives like the Leaps program, as well as our ongoing efforts at LifeHub. Our sustainable initiatives, including Direct Seeded Rice systems, exemplify our dedication to creating environmental benefits. The synergy between India and Germany presents a powerful opportunity to drive innovative solutions, foster entrepreneurship, and enhance trade. By strengthening these ties, we can unlock new ventures and pave the way for shared success. Let’s seize this moment to build a brighter future together! We extend our gratitude to our organizer and panel moderator, Jose Jacob Kalayil, and to Ambika Banotra for facilitating this invaluable dialogue. #LifeHubBangalore #teamBayer #India&Germany #Collaboration #Sustainability #Innovation The India Advantage Summit [TIA Summit]

🌍 𝗔 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗛𝘂𝗯𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼 𝗢𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗥 🧑🤝🧑 Last week, three of our #LifeHubs came together to host a virtual visit, showcasing the power of innovation in transforming crop protection, with the goal of providing farmers with tools they need to grow crops and feed people whilst protecting our environment #RegenerativeAgriculture We had the pleasure of hosting diplomats from Gruppo OSCAR - a group of ambassadors and agriculture advisors that oversee multilateral relations with global organizations such as the UN’s FAO. 🌐 With Bayer’s cutting-edge approach to developing new crop protection products at the core of the story, our hubs focused on the discovery, safety and use of sustainable crop protection for farmers: #CropKey 🔬 #LifeHubLyon - Pioneering the future of crop protection 🌱 #LifeHubMonheim - Safety first for people and the environment 👩🌾 #LifeHubBangalore - Tailoring solutions for smallholders The tours included advancements in topics ranging from AI-driven pest control, Organ-on-a-Chip to evaluate human safety and drone technology empowering smallholder farmers. 🌾 We also had the chance to highlight the great technology from BIOWEG – biodegradable functional polymers from fermented food waste - the first start-up company to join our hub at #LifeHubMonheim. Bayer’s LifeHubs are driving meaningful impact by bridging science, industry, business, policy and society to transform agriculture for a more sustainable future. Let’s continue this road! ✨ A huge thank you to a great team from around the globe: Stefano R. Marras - Erik Gilberg - Maria Hahn - Marc Lamshöft - Marc Mosrin - Catherine Sirven - Simon Maechling - Philippe Méresse - Anik Luke Dhanaraj - Sushmitha Chengappa A - Prateek M. - Virginie Ducrot - #HeikoRieck #GlobalCollaboration #AIinAg #CircularEconomy #FutureOfFarming #FAO