Opportunity for

• Startups, companies, or researchers passionate about overcoming agricultural challenges through innovation who have interest in accessing our renowned experts, state-of-the-art facilities, and collaborative environment to drive the development or advancement of new technologies.

Opportunity description

Industry challenge:

This opportunity with Kansas State University addresses the pervasive challenge of bridging the innovation gap in agriculture. Many startups and companies face obstacles in developing or advancing technologies that effectively tackle pressing agricultural challenges. The problem lies in the lack of access to specialized expertise, cutting-edge infrastructure, and collaborative environments needed for robust research and development (R&D). The implications are profound—without sufficient R&D support, promising agricultural solutions may remain unrealized, hindering progress in addressing global food security, sustainability, and efficiency.

Current opportunity:

Founded in 1863, K-State is a leader in research productivity, stakeholder involvement, and preparation of the workforce that will meet U.S. and global food system challenges. K-State is home to world class faculty and student research in wheat, canola, corn, soybeans, sorghum, and millet in both dry-land and irrigated production systems, as well as significant precision agriculture programs which include programs associated with unmanned aircraft and engineering. K-State research in plant production and protection includes fundamental genetics, plant growth, physiology and development to, as well as harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and adding value to crops.

Why partner with K-State?

• Collaborate with top-tier researchers: Partner with our experienced researchers and faculty members who specialize in diverse agricultural domains, ensuring your R&D efforts benefit from unparalleled expertise.

• Access cutting-edge infrastructure: Utilize K-State's advanced laboratories, research farms, and technology centers to conduct experiments, trials, and prototype testing, accelerating the R&D process.

• Holistic solutions to complex challenges: K-State promotes an interdisciplinary approach, encouraging collaboration across fields to address multifaceted challenges in agriculture comprehensively.

• Flexible collaboration models: Whether you're a startup or an established company, K-State offers flexible partnership models to suit your specific needs, ensuring a collaborative and mutually beneficial engagement.

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