Grants4Ag – Bayer funding and testing initiatives

Bayer have two cyclical schemes open to anyone to apply for. First introduced in 2015, the initiative has since evolved to offer researchers financial and scientific support to develop ideas for novel solutions across all research and development areas in the Division of Crop Science. Current deadline for submissions is 31st March 2023, but subsequent rounds on different themes will likely be open for applications.

“Our previous Grants4 programs succeeded in attracting top proposals in targeted niches – particularly biotech traits and biologicals,” said Phil Taylor, Open Innovation Business Partner for the Crop Science division. “The new Grants4Ag model expands the reach to a greater number of potential applicants, and therefore more diverse innovations.”

As with previous Grants4 programs, there are no formal reporting requirements and applicants retain ownership of any intellectual property developed. Taylor says the company views these grants as an initial investment with the potential to become larger-scale, longer-term collaborations with Bayer.

Topics can include Plant Breeding, Crop Protection, Biotechnology, Digital Farming and Data Science although there are other opportunities on occasion.

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