Bayer Crop Science | Innovation Ecosystem

🌱 𝗥𝗲𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺: 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼-𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗼-𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 🌱   At the start of this year, a two-year collaboration between Forschungszentrum Jülich and Bayer | Crop Science officially began! 🚀 On December 2nd, scientists from the Institutes for Bio- and Geosciences at FZJ and Bayer Crop Science gathered at #LifeHubMonheim to kick off this project, aimed at supporting the establishment and monitoring of #RegenerativeAgriculture  practices while enhancing long-term carbon storage in soil.   🗝️ 𝗥𝗲𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: 1. Developing and validating a soil digital twin. 2. Enabling plant breeding for enhanced carbon sequestration. 3. Establishing baseline methods for soil health monitoring.   This initiative includes greenhouse experiments at FZJ and field trials on Bayer's #ForwardFarm Damianshof, and marks the first time #Preceon short stature corn will be grown in Germany! 🌽 The results will complement ongoing R&D efforts in regenerative agriculture, with findings integrated into business model development for Bayer Crop Science and potential startup initiatives. A special thanks to #JensUhlemann from Bayer for fostering this collaboration, and to Dr. Katrin Schullehner and Sander Huisman from the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences - Agrosphere (IBG-3) for leading the project.   Let’s grow together! 🌍 Karl D Collins, Raphael Dumain, Dr. Rolf Christian Becker, Bärbel Hundt, Fan Yang, Florian Jenner, Florian Jupe and from FZJ Marie Ludwig, Felix Bauer, Cosimo Brogi, Harry Vereecken, Holger Pagel, Michael Herbst, Robert Koller, Onno Muller, Kerstin Nagel, Silvia Schrey, Simone Gatzke, Ulrich Schurr, Holger Gohlke, Till El Harrar, Dr. Dennis Oliveira, Christian Cremer #teamBayer #helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐡𝐡𝐡𝐡: 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 It may seem like a quiet month, but appearances can be deceiving! While our LinkedIn page has been taking a breather, the Bayer Crop Science | Innovation Ecosystem has been operating at full speed. So, what’s been happening behind the scenes? 🆕 Our LifeHub in California is gearing up to welcome start-up companies, with its official opening expected in March. Stay tuned for more updates on this opportunity for your #startup. 👨🎓 Our Bayer University Mentoring Program for students and postdoc researchers expands this year, including launching in Germany at CEPLAS - Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences with the support of #LifeHubMonheim. This program supports the development of future leaders in science. 🎫 Together with Naked Innovations, we are deep-diving into shortlist of top companies selected for the Golden Ticket Part II: Regenerative Agriculture. In the coming weeks, we will be selecting the companies to join our hub at Bayer Crop Science HQ in Germany. 🫱 🫲 Our team in Bangalore will be hosting the German Consul General, South India, Mr Achim Burkart and his scientific advisor Dr Manjula in the new LifeHub space to discuss about small holder farmers with Bayer India leadership. ✍ We are on the lookout for a talented individual in India to support our global open innovation activities in the communications space. This role is crucial for amplifying our efforts to transform agriculture through a thriving ecosystem. Interested? https://lnkd.in/efZzuTbf 💡 At #LifeHubLyon we welcomed the finals of @LyonStartUp to select 3 winners from the 10 finalists and the chance to win up to 10k€! 🌽 Finally, this week we will announce an important public-private partnership with Forschungszentrum Jülich, that focuses on #soil as a critical enabler of reducing the environmental impact of agriculture. 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 – 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝.

Strengthening Dialogue for a Sustainable Future: NGOs have a virtual visit from Bayer Crop Science LifeHubs Transparency and Innovation are top priorities for Bayer, and the company is committed to building and strengthening trust by making information accessible to all. At Bayer, we use science to solve pressing challenges, and people need to understand what we are doing and why we are doing it. Our LifeHubs, located at hotspots of innovation for agriculture around the globe, are at the core of Bayer Crop Science’s commitment to Open Innovation and Transparency. Through regional collaborations that drive both innovation and dialogue on the topics of sustainable and regenerative agriculture, we strive to ensure farmers worldwide have the tools they need to secure global food security while protecting and restoring our planet. Recently, the Sustainability and Strategy team, along with three LifeHubs from Bayer Crop Science, organized a virtual event to engage with NGOs from the EU and India. The focus was on showcasing our commitment to regenerative agriculture and fostering meaningful dialogue on environmental safety through precision-targeted innovative products, sustainability, biodiversity, and climate-smart practices. Nizam Kuxdorf-Alkirata moderated the event, showcasing some of the company’s initiatives in regenerative agriculture. The LifeHub in Lyon shared insights on how Bayer leverages AI, Big Data, and computational science to develop sustainable crop protection compounds. The highlight was CropKey, our crop protection development and safety assessment regime, which ensures our products meet the highest safety standards. LifeHub Monheim emphasized our commitment to human and environmental safety, featuring scientists who discussed advancements like the ‘organ on a chip’ technology. The virtual tour concluded at the LifeHub in Bangalore, where scientists presented farmer-centric solutions, including precision agriculture tools, drones, and mobile apps designed to empower sustainable practices. The event concluded with a vibrant discussion among the participating NGOs, who complimented Bayer for our initiatives and shared their perspectives on regenerative agriculture. They emphasized the need for collaboration among institutions to effectively address global challenges. A huge thank you to the incredible team at Bayer for their hard work and dedication in making this event a success, and to the NGOs for their insightful engagement! Together, we can pave the way for a sustainable future! Dr. Nizam Kuxdorf-Alkirata Sangeeta Dawar Mendiratta Simon Maechling Philippe Méresse Catherine Sirven   Karl D Collins - Virginie Ducrot Anik Luke Dhanaraj - Dipankar Dey - Bhanukiran Y - Sushmitha Chengappa A  #BayerLifeHubs #teamBayer #RegenerativeAgriculture #Sustainability #Innovation #Collaboration #EnvironmentalNGOs #CropProtection 

🌟 What an outcome! We are blow away by the excitement around the Golden Ticket II program 🌟 The response has been phenomenal! We received 47 incredible applications from innovators worldwide. Thank you to everyone who participated - each solution represents a bold step toward transforming the future of farming and we're thrilled about the potential impact. We'd also like to thank our partners Naked Innovations, chemstars, HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds, ZENIT GmbH , b.value AG, Tech Tour Foodhub NRW, Halo. We will keep you updated as we selected the companies that will be joining us at Bayer | Crop Science HQ in Monheim: stay tuned for updates. 🚀 #BayerGoldenTicket #LifeHubMonheim #AgTech #Innovation #Sustainability #RegenerativeAgriculture Ryan Edwards, Christian Wienecke Karl D Collins Katrin Schullehner

🌾 Exciting Highlights from the Agriculture Future & Forward: Agri Startup Conclave 2024! 🌱 Bayer LifeHub Bangalore had an opportunity to be a part of the recent Agri Startup Conclave 2024, organized by the BioNEST Agri Innovation Centre at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore. This event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including policymakers, academicians, industry leaders, startups, and students, to explore how technology and innovation can reshape the future of agriculture. The conclave was inaugurated by the Honorable Minister of Agriculture, GoK, Shri N Cheluvarayaswamy, along with esteemed dignitaries such as Honorable Vice-Chancellor Dr. S V Suresha, Shri H V Darshan, IAS, MD, Dept. of IT & BT, GoK, and Dr Veena Anil , Professor & Coordinator, AIC, UASB. Their presence underscored the importance of collaboration in driving agricultural innovation. A key moment for us was the panel discussion on "Bridging Technology Gaps in Agriculture", where Anik Luke Dhanaraj from LifeHub Bangalore contributed valuable insights alongside a distinguished panel, including Mrs. Parnika Pavanram (GM, KITS, Dept. of IT & BT, GoK), Dr. Nataraj Karaba (Professor, UASB), and Mr. Manoj Kumar R (Founder, Capsber Sciences). The conclave showcased over 35 agri and allied startups alongside 10 cutting-edge technologies developed by UASB, illustrating the vibrant innovation ecosystem in agriculture.  A big thank you to the organizers for creating such a dynamic platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Together, we can drive the future of agriculture forward! #LifeHubBangalore #teamBayer #InnovationinAgriculture #AgriTech #Collaboration #SustainableFarming #Biotechnology   Anik Luke Dhanaraj UASB Agri Innovation Center Veena Anil Nandini Lokesh Parnika Pavanram Manoj Kumar Rupa  

🎉 EXCITING NEWS: Deadline Extended for Bayer Golden Ticket II: Regenerative Agriculture Program! 🌱 We're thrilled by the overwhelming response to our program, and due to the high interest, we have decided to extend the application deadline to: Tuesday 3rd December, 23:59 PM CET Don’t miss out and apply now here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eg8TnaGD #RegenerativeAgriculture #AgTech #Sustainability #DeadlineExtension #BayerGoldenTicket #LifeHubMonheim #Innovation Edwards, Christian Wienecke, Karl D Collins, chemstars, HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds, ZENIT GmbH, b.value AG, Tech Tour, Foodhub NRW, Halo

🌟Exciting Milestone Achieved at LifeHub Bangalore! 🌟 Over the past year and a half, LifeHub Bangalore has welcomed around 1200 visitors to LifeHub Bangalore, fostering science curiosity and promoting transparency in Bayer’s research processes. We are proud to have hosted groups, and engaged with students from over 22 institutes specializing in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Data Science, AI, and ML. We also hosted groups of professors from two institutes in Bangalore, as well as students from Bayer’s Medha Fellowship Program in India. We also had the pleasure of hosting three institutes from outside the state of Karnataka. These visits have provided a platform to have a dialogue with students, academicians and professors about science and showcase some of the company’s scientific innovations. Visitors have gained insights on GMOs like Bt Cotton, and the role of digital technologies, breeding and biologics in crop improvement. We also highlighted Bayer’s Nutrient Gap Initiative, which aims to reach 50 million people per year by 2030 to combat malnutrition and foster healthier communities. A big thank you to our science experts at Bayer for collaborating with us to create engaging experiences that ignite passion for science and innovation with students and researchers! Together, we can continue to build trust and understanding within our communities. #LifeHubBangalore #teamBayer #Innovation #Transparency #Education #NGI #STEM

🌿 SenseUP Biotechnology - 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 - 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗼-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 ! 🌿 In Wuppertal, Germany, Bayer joined this year's Tech Tour Bio-based Industries event for the first time as partners, highlighting the critical role of agriculture in enabling the transition to a sustainable biobased industrial sector. AgTech came to the forefront for the first time this year, with the new Ag, Food and Feed start-up session. It was fantastic to see a very exciting regional start-up SenseUP Biotechnology win the session pitching their stabilised dsRNA technology for #cropprotection. Big congratulations to Dr. Georg Schaumann Fabio Paltenghi. There were multiple contributions from #teambayer in the preparation and on the day, whether as speakers, session chairs, panel members and expert jurors. Big thanks to Jens Uhlemann Karl D Collins Katrin Schullehner and Maja Diebig-Lorenz from INVITE GmbH for your participation, and to Frank Terhorst and Timo Fleßner for the financial support. Big Kudos to our partners and friends at Tech Tour for involving us and putting on such a great event, and a big thanks as well Dirk Carrez from Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) and Carsten Gerhardt from Circular Valley for warmly opening the door for us to be part of the event. Alberto Iandolino Manuel Sommer Sven Geibel Raphael Dumain Florian Jupe

💛 Thank you so much Allyson and Viel Erfolg 💚 It is with a heavy heart we say goodbye today to Allyson Schönnenbeck who has been an integral member of #LifeHubMonheim for the last year. Allyson has played a critical role in building our online presence, she has taught us a lot about how we visually represent our programs and events, and has played a key role in holding all our activities together. She really went above and beyond! We are really sad that Allyson is leaving the team, but are really proud that we could support her in completing her training at Bayer. We are also really proud that she has a fantastic new professional opportunity to take her personal development to the next level. Allyson We know you will be great in your new role and wish you all the success and happiness you deserve. Thank you for all that you did! You will be missed. 😭

⏰ 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿! 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗜: 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗢𝗢𝗡! If your startup is shaping the future of sustainable food systems, now's your chance to secure: 🚀 Free lab space, funding, and global support 🌱 A spot in Bayer LifeHub Monheim's ecosystem 💡 The backing of world-class partners This is your last chance to apply! Join us in transforming agriculture today 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZ8Ftf8R We are partnering with Naked Innovations, chemstars, HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds, ZENIT GmbH, b.value AG, Tech Tour, and Foodhub NRW to propel the future of regenerative agriculture forward. 🌍✨