Bayer Crop Science | Innovation Ecosystem

Exciting to see our partnership with AgStart deepen with our Golden Ticket award to Genvor Inc.!

🌱 Exciting Updates from LifeHub Bangalore! 🌱 We are thrilled to share that Dr. Anegunda Shankara Dinesha, represented Bayer LifeHub Bangalore as an External Expert during the PG Science Week-2024. He had the privilege of evaluating poster presentations from talented PG students in the “Crop Improvement” category. Engaging with these bright minds allowed Dr. Dinesha to delve into their innovative research and provide valuable guidance for their future endeavors. In another exciting development, Dr. Anik Luke Dhanaraj from LifeHub Bangalore, participated as a jury member, evaluating innovative startup ideas by students in the field of Agriculture. This initiative, organized by the Directorate of Post Graduate Studies in collaboration with the Agri Innovation Center at UASB, showcased remarkable concepts focused on AgTech, Digital Agriculture, agri advisory, and sustainability. At LifeHub Bangalore, we are committed to fostering innovation and collaboration in the agricultural sector. We believe that by supporting the next generation of researchers and entrepreneurs, we can drive meaningful change in the industry and society. Kudos to Dr. Anegunda Shankara Dinesha and Dr. Anik Luke Dhanaraj for their contributions and to all the students and startups for their inspiring ideas! 🌾💡 Veena Anil #LifeHubBangalore #teamBayer #Innovation #Agriculture #Sustainability #FutureLeaders  

👋 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱!🚀#LifeHubMonheim Of course, Stefan and Martin brought together some great chemistry companies, giving them a shot at joining the chemstars startup support program. This is their home turf, and no one does that better. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 this time was the new direction they’ve taken, expanding their influence into a second, thriving innovation ecosystem – one centered around the transformation of agriculture. 🌽#RegenerativeAgriculture We had the chance to meet a very exciting startup in the bio stimulant space and a team with fantastic synthetic biology capabilities. More info to follow, so watch this space! 👀 Kudos to the chemstars team for being a great partner and for evolving to bring even more value to those around you!

LifeHub Bangalore was honoured to join the Tech Showcase 4.0, a remarkable event hosted by Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) Office of Tech Transfer (OTT) and Centre of Excellence Agri Innovation (Agri CoE). The insightful keynote speech by C-CAMP and Agri CoE set the stage, highlighting their efforts in fostering an entrepreneurial culture in Biosciences. The event featured 11 compelling presentations from inventors and startups in Agri Biotech, Agri Tech, and Clean Tech, with a focus on funding and collaboration opportunities. The interactive forum brought together participants from diverse industries and academia, fostering valuable networking opportunities. Ideas ranging from Biostimulants and Bio control agents to agriculture automation and more were presented, igniting innovative discussions and paving the way for potential collaborations. We express our gratitude to C-CAMP for this enriching opportunity and extend special thanks to Taslimarif Saiyed, PhD, Neelanjana Janardan, and Jameel Khan, PhD for their exceptional support and guidance. #LifeHubBangalore #teamBayer #TechShowcase #AgriInnovation  Anik Luke Dhanaraj Sushmitha Chengappa A

Thrilled to share the impactful experience of LifeHub Bangalore's participation in IBioM's (Foundation for Indian Biotech MSME) 43rd monthly meeting, centered around "Climate Change, Sustainable Research & Grants for Startups"!  We had the privilege to engage with industry and academic leaders, delving into crucial topics shaping the future of agriculture. Dr. Rajeevan Madhavan Nair, VC of Atria University, shed light on the pressing need to address Climate Change, emphasizing its significance for our collective future. Dr. Balakrishne Gowda, retired Professor from University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, shared valuable perspectives on Sustainable Green Energy Options for India, with a focus on Biofuel, offering innovative solutions for a greener tomorrow. LifeHub Bangalore facilitated a presentation from Prasanna R. Bhat, PhD, EGMP, Deployment Systems Lead at Bayer Crop Science, on Breeding for Climate Smart Agriculture, showcasing Bayer's commitment to driving sustainable innovation in agriculture. The panel session on Bio-Entrepreneurship Opportunities to mitigate Climate Change sparked an informative exchange, highlighting the potential for impactful initiatives in this space. Sushmitha Chengappa A from LifeHub Bangalore had the opportunity to engage in discussions and exchange notes with startups present, contributing to the insightful dialogue on sustainable innovations. A heartfelt thanks to BioTecNika for hosting this enlightening event, and special gratitude to event organizer Mittur Jagadish, Ph.D from IBioM, for providing this invaluable opportunity to be part of such an inspiring gathering. #LifeHubBangalore #teambayer #IBioM #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateSmartAgriculture 

We are thrilled to share the remarkable experience of the Bayer LifeHub Bangalore team at the DWIH Supporter event, organized by the University of Cologne, Gateway Exzellenz Start-up Center Cologne and NRW.Global Business, in collaboration with nasscom Centre of Excellence. The event brought together the experts from government, research, academia, industry, and startup enablers, fostering invaluable interactions. The panel session, themed "Empowering Innovators’ Journeys: From Local to International Support for Science Entrepreneurs," illuminated strategies to cultivate collaboration and elevate the Indo-NRW startup ecosystem. Anik Luke Dhanaraj from Bayer LifeHub Bangalore had the honour of participating in the panel, alongside distinguished figures including the German Consul General Achim Burkart, industry experts such as Mohan Raju, academia representative Vidya Niranjan, Gateway Exzellenz Start-up Center Cologne's Transfer Scout Dadhichi Paretkar, and the esteemed moderator Ambika Banotra, Chief Representative of NRW Global Business GmbH in India.    The event's key takeaways underscored the pivotal role of cross-innovation in entrepreneurship and emphasized the necessity of co-creation among government, industry, and academia to enhance Science entrepreneurship.    A heartfelt thanks to Navratan Katariya and Ambika Banotra for this incredible opportunity.    Consul General-Achim Burkart Navratan Katariya Ambika Banotra Johannes Velling Mohan Raju Vidya Niranjan Dadhichi Paretkar Dr Amisha Jain (Ph.D. Law) Anik Luke Dhanaraj Sushmitha Chengappa A #teamBayer #LifeHubBangalore #ScienceEntrepreneurship #InnovationEcosystem #Collaboration    

📣 Deadline to Apply Extended to July 31st! Register today for the First Flight Venture Center and Bayer Propeller program that begins on September 25th. 🌎Open to startups around the world.🌎 We are partnering with First Flight Venture Center to host the latest cohort of their Propeller Program. This collaboration aims to accelerate novel startups focused on issues like “food security” in agriculture and crop science using scientific innovations, like CRISPR technology and other agriculture innovations. Register Today! 👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/eCcNWVWC

Reflecting on our recent visit to The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) in Bangalore, the Bayer LifeHub Bangalore team was privileged to engage with Dr. Neelanjana Janardan and Dr. Jameel Khan, PhD, whose comprehensive overview of C-CAMP's activities left an indelible impression on us. This esteemed establishment, supported by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt of India, deeply inspires us with its focus on bioscience research, entrepreneurship, and innovative early-stage funding initiatives. Our discussions on Agri-entrepreneurship, along with the identification and nurturing of Agri startups, shed light on the remarkable work being undertaken in this sector. The evident entrepreneur-friendly culture and support for early-stage funding at C-CAMP are truly remarkable.   During our visit, we also took the opportunity to highlight the pursuit of innovation at LifeHub Bangalore, emphasizing our engagement with the vibrant startup ecosystem. We are truly grateful to Dr. Neelanjana and Dr. Jameel for granting us the valuable opportunity to explore the innovative startups working on Agri and Biotech solutions. We eagerly look forward to potential collaborations and are excited about the meaningful possibilities that lie ahead. #teamBayer #LifeHubBangalore #Innovation #Collaboration 

Exciting Update from LifeHub Bangalore!     The LifeHub team from Bangalore had the privilege of visiting NASSCOM – Bangalore, where we had the opportunity to interact with industry leaders shaping the future of innovation. During our visit, we engaged with Mr Navratan Katariya, Director-Innovation, Entrepreneurship-IoT&AI, at NASSCOM Center of Excellence, who provided valuable insights into the government's efforts to support startups in Agriculture and showcased the incredible work being done by startups in the incubation center.    We also had the pleasure of meeting Ambika Banotra, Chief Representative, NRW Global Business, who shared with us the impactful work of NRW and discussed the potential for collaboration in fostering innovation through industry-academia-government partnerships, including Indo-German collaborations.    This unique and insightful discussion has opened exciting possibilities for potential collaborations and has further fueled our commitment to driving innovation in diverse fields.  Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to explore new avenues for collaboration and innovation!    #teamBayer #LifeHubBangalore #Innovation #Collaboration  NRW.Global Business

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗴? 𝗜𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁! 👩 No one player can transform agriculture 🌽 No single organisation can transform agriculture 🚜 No single company transforms agriculture If we are to make agriculture sustainable, ensure farmer's livelihoods, global food security and restore our environment then collaboration is the king and queen 👑 #regenerativeagriculture But collaboration is not a given: building ecosystems, supporting partnerships and co-creating solutions across industries, with start-ups, with farmers, with innovation networks (and more) takes time. But it is worth the effort. Last week #LifeHubMonheim and EIT Food hosted the AgTech Start-Up session at Bayer | Crop Science. Hosting 11 fantastic start-ups covering everything from plant vaccines to disease predictions through analysis of the soil microbiome (check out the start-ups here https://lnkd.in/eKVDnTsH), we connected this breakthrough innovation with industry experts before fostering less established networks between the start-ups and the farmers with a visit to DamiansHof - a working farm - to better understand the real world challenges a farmer faces. 👏 So many thank yous to the great team that made this happen: Samantha Gadenne from EIT Food; The ICS Team from Bayer that opened the door to bridging internal and external innovation at our internal global innovation summit Katerine V. Matthieu Willot @Ana Paula Diaz. The #LifeHubMonheim Team Allyson Schönnenbeck @Nisha Mahendrarajan Karl D Collins for hosting and driving the event. Our #ForwardFarm team Enno Ommen and @Bernd Olligs for hosting us at #DamiansHof And special thanks to Verena Herrmann for leading this fantastic event.