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We are extremely proud to share two significant updates today that are not only big steps forward for our company, but also for realizing the global promise of gene editing technology in agriculture: 1) We have formed a five-year joint venture with Corteva Agriscience to accelerate the delivery of advanced gene editing products and technology, and develop crops that are more resilient to extreme weather events and climate change. 2) In parallel to this new collaboration, we have closed a $40M Series C funding round. Investors including Deerfield Management, Aliment Capital, and Leaps by Bayer, are joined by new investor Corteva through its Corteva Catalyst platform. Investments from this funding round will be used to scale our innovative product pipeline, including seedless berries and pitless cherries, as well as advance our industry-leading Fulcrum™ Platform. “Gene editing is poised to revolutionize agriculture, enabling the cultivation of crops that are more adaptive to climate change, are more nutritious and convenient for consumers, and deliver greater economics for growers. Through our Fulcrum™ Platform, we’re proud to be at the helm of applying this transformative technology in agriculture and, alongside partners like Corteva, accelerate the realization of these benefits across global stakeholders.” - Tom Adams, Pairwise Co-Founder and CEO Read the two announcements in our newsroom here: https://hubs.li/Q02Q1L3R0 #keepgrowing #innovateboldly #pairwise #corteva #cortevacatalyst #geneediting #precisonbreeding #fundraise #startup #investment #agtech #agrifoodtech #agritech #agriculture #farming #agribusiness #innovation #technology #tech #foodtech #foodsecurity #sustainability #climatechange

𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 As a plant scientist, my focus is on improving the sustainability of cotton farming by combining traditional breeding methods with advanced gene editing technologies. I aim to develop high-performing, more resilient, resource-efficient cotton varieties while sharing knowledge to benefit the agricultural community.   ➔𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 I am developing cotton varieties with enhanced nematode resistance, improved water and nutrient efficiency, and consistent, high-quality yields while improving oil content.   ➔ 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 I am committed to translating research findings into practical solutions for the agricultural community, making advancements more accessible to farmers and stakeholders.   ➔𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀  By focusing on the widespread adoption of these technologies, I aim to contribute to global food and fiber security, climate resilience, and the overall well-being of farming communities.   Through my work, I strive to drive meaningful change in agriculture by merging innovative crop development with practical, real-world applications that empower farmers worldwide. What is your area of expertise or niche, and what skills are you honing to impact the world?   #AgriculturalInnovation #GeneEditing #SustainableFarming #CottonResearch #CropImprovement #FoodSecurity #ClimateResilience #PlantScience #NematodeResistance #GlobalFarming #CottonBreeding #ElevateYourProfessionalPresenceWith_Amaka

🌍 Agriculture: A Key Player in Climate Action With intensifying impacts of climate change, agriculture holds the potential to drive a more sustainable future. Crop improvement is essential not just for food and feed, but also for advancing fiber and bioenergy production—key pillars of sustainable agriculture. At Novin AgriTech, we are redefining what’s possible with cereal crops, which have long been considered among the hardest to genetically modify. Our innovative enabling technology is revolutionizing gene editing for wheat and other cereals by overcoming traditional challenges such as genotype dependency and the complexities of tissue culture. This breakthrough accelerates the development of climate-resilient crops, enabling them to thrive in unpredictable conditions while maintaining high productivity. By focusing on molecular improvements, we aim to empower agriculture to combat climate change through sustainable and climate-smart solutions. Together, we can unlock the future of farming and build a more sustainable planet. 🌱 #ClimateChange #SustainableAgriculture #GeneEditing #CRISPR #CarbonSequestration #InnovationInAgriculture #CerealCrops #ClimateSmartFarming #FutureOfFarming #NovinAgriTech

At Novin AgriTech, we share this vision and have conducted research in advancing sustainable crop solutions. Our groundbreaking gene-editing technology for cereals, particularly wheat, is designed to overcome long-standing barriers, enabling faster development of climate-resilient, high-yield crops. We would be thrilled to collaborate with like-minded organizations and individuals to further this mission. #Collaboration #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateResilience #InnovationInAgriculture

A Game-Changing Approach for Crop Protection https://lnkd.in/egYpNK96 PBL Technology and AlternOx Scientific, a pioneering biotech spinout from the University of Sussex, have entered a strategic partnership to accelerate the development and commercialisation of AlternOx’s innovative AOX inhibitors for use in the global agrochemical market. The novel approach has the potential to revolutionise crop protection and combat resistance to strobilurin-based fungicides, a growing issue in modern agriculture.

New Post: The AgFunderNews team’s favorite stories of 2024 - The AgFunderNews team reflects on the past year by highlighting their favorite articles, rather than just the most popular ones. Notable pieces include insights from North Carolina farmers about legislative impacts on agriculture, discussions on the venture capital model's relevance in agtech, and the XPRIZE competition's disappointing outcome without a winner. Other highlighted stories explore innovations in agtech, including sustainable materials from brewer's spent grain and agroforestry initiatives. The year also saw a significant increase in investment in agriculture gene editing, despite overall declines in agrifoodtech funding linked to global events. Read the full article here https://lnkd.in/dfsGC6Xn #Venturecapital #VC #investment #LP #Limited Partner

I could not be more excited or proud to have led the BizDev on this deal! This is deal number two with Syngenta: while the prior continues to progress on next-generation seed technology, this new collaboration aims to optimize the production of a secondary metabolite from a microbial strain. The goal is to accelerate the launch of a pioneering new solution in Syngenta's Biologicals pipeline. Synbio is ClimateTech: these outcomes matter in our fight against climate change. By using more bio-based products, which can be used in combination with synthetic crop inputs or on their own, Syngenta is working toward building their biological portfolio to expand grower options. Bravo! Cheers to progress and to our continued success, which can contribute positively to the food chain, supporting people and planet. – read the full story here! https://lnkd.in/dmyqkEWR #SynbioIsClimateTech #Biologicals #Agriculture #Climate #UNSDGs

We’re excited to announce a new collaboration with an existing partner of ours – Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. 🧪 We’ve previously partnered with the Ginkgo Bioworks team on next-generation seed technology. With this new collaboration, we’ll leverage Ginkgo Bioworks’ biological knowledge and machine learning approaches to develop and optimize a microbial strain, that can meet the productivity targets of a secondary metabolite and accelerate the launch of a pioneering solution from the Syngenta Biologicals pipeline. Biologicals are at the forefront of sustainable innovation in agriculture, and their importance to address the farming challenges of today cannot be overstated. We’re committed to providing farmers with greater complementary product and technology choices that promote sustainable agricultural practices around the world. Read all about this new and exciting collaboration. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dmyqkEWR #Innovation #Biologicals #Agriculture

What are the existing criticism and hesitancies towards #biological solutions for sustainable agriculture? And are these useful? Join us in a myth-busting webinar today at 2 pm CEST (3 pm for Greece) moderated by Tobias Webb and Innovation Forum Our panel will discuss: • What are the existing criticisms and hesitancies towards biologicals – and are these useful? • The role of biological crop protection in modern agriculture, with concrete examples of potential solutions. • How collaborative partnerships and initiatives within the food and ag industry can accelerate the commercialisation of the next generation of biological solutions • The current regulatory barriers for scale, and the outlook for the development of an enabling legal landscape I am taking part presenting the farmers' perspective on the issue in a panel discussion with: -Benoit Hartmann, Head of biologics Bayer | Crop Science -Philippe Guerret, CEO of M2I Life Sciences -Christoph Breitenströter, Head of Crop strategy Bayer | Crop Science Join us in the following link! https://lnkd.in/d2_k7jdR

The pulse industry is investing $21.4 million for research in advancing breeding, disease management and addressing climate change through the Pulse Science Cluster—a cost-shared initiative under the federal government’s Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Building on previous Pulse Science Cluster projects, the 2023-28 round of funding aims to continue advancing the profitability and resilience of pulse growers. Over 5 years, the Cluster aims to: - Help industry achieve goals associated with development of pulse varieties resistant to disease and resilient to environmental stress. - Develop new varieties to improve production efficiency, protein yield and profitability. - Develop new management practices for reduced fertilizer or fungicide applications. Growers and the broader industry will be kept up to date with project results as they become available.