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- What we're looking for
- What we can offer you
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As part of Bayer’s open innovation ambition, we're offering a unique opportunity to support your startup at the LifeHub California @AgStart Incubator in Woodland, California. Gain access to lab space and shared equipment, along with access to the exciting Greater Sacramento innovation and higher education ecosystem as well as Bayer’s global innovator network.
Background
By funding 12 months of access to shared lab equipment at AgStart for the awarded startup, Bayer will support and accelerate the advancement of innovative ideas and technologies with potential to reduce the environmental impact of modern ag while increasing productivity. Note that this program covers the cost of lab bench space only, and the awarded startup must agree to AgStart’s standard terms and conditions for occupancy. Additionally, startups from any location are eligible, but team members must travel to Woodland, California to access the lab space as desired and Bayer cannot provide visa sponsorship.
What we're looking for
- Regenerative agriculture
- Applications of synthetic biology
- Advanced breeding technologies
- Novel crop protection & efficiency approaches
- Accepting applications from startups based in all countries
- Pre-seed
- Seed
- Series A
Bayer’s vision of #HealthForAll, #HungerForNone drives our need to strengthen innovation capabilities in all areas of agriculture. We know we can’t accomplish this alone, so we're always interested to hear about novel, early-stage scientific innovations that can contribute to feeding the world without starving the planet.
AgStart is a nonprofit organization that supports agriculture, food, and health entrepreneurs who are commercializing innovative technologies for a better future. Learn more about AgStart's lab space & equipment.
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In-Person Locations
Woodland, California, United States
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