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Bayer is proud to announce the launch of “Bayer Co.Lab Connect – Basel”, a groundbreaking program specifically designed to #empower early-stage startups as they navigate the U.S. ecosystem while building a strong #partnership with Bayer. By partnering with Superlab Suisse and supported by innovation experts Curie.Bio, Goodwin, and Danforth Advisors, “Bayer Co.Lab Connect - Basel” is establishing a direct pathway to the Boston-Cambridge ecosystem. ???? “Bayer Co.Lab Connect - Basel” is providing Swiss #biotech entrepreneurs and #startups direct access to premier laboratory and office space providers, along with invaluable expertise and mentoring tailored for success in the U.S. market. ?? Discover more about Bayer Co.Lab Connect: https://lnkd.in/e5igGam9 ?? Or directly apply here: https://lnkd.in/g5SDdvfS Bayer Co.Lab #innovation #Basel #Switzerland

?? Introducing new industry partnership opportunities! This month we welcomed 14 new partnership opportunities across chemistry, materials science, and more. Learn more about them below ?? - Private Company: Universal Spindle for PET Stretch Blow Molding Machines ?? https://lnkd.in/eD827kDv - Cargill: Advancing oleogel production ?? https://lnkd.in/eMEXCD7i ?- Cargill: Oleogels for confectionery and fat-based food applications ??https://lnkd.in/exzrrh6J - Private Company: Insights and innovation in menopause and perimenopause ?? https://lnkd.in/eksNQB2D - Private Company: Hormone tracking and monitoring ??https://lnkd.in/eZPUDC_X ? - Private Company: Shortwave infrared photodetector materials and growth technologies ?? https://lnkd.in/eGuUi4eZ - Private Company: Photosensitive insulating materials for semiconductor packaging ?? https://lnkd.in/euJRi8dd ? - BASF: UV protection compounds for agrochemical formulations ??https://lnkd.in/exs9GawN ? - Novelis: Fabrication and testing of aluminum cylindrical batteries ??https://lnkd.in/eQeiiDhX - Private Company: Sterilization technologies for shelf-stable meat-based products ?? https://lnkd.in/eQVQ_hw3 ? - Private Company: Standardizing fat extraction for peroxide value testings ??https://lnkd.in/eV-R_7p2 ? - Private Company: Clinical trial protocols for athletic performance evaluation ??https://lnkd.in/e__n7Vnp ? - Private Company: Replicating industrial coil coating processes in a laboratory setting ?? https://lnkd.in/ePu8S6RP ? - Private Company: Hair loss and/or scalp health assessment ??https://lnkd.in/er2GMGKE #innovation #commercialization #research #science #funding #partnership

Halo has proven to be a valuable tool for BASF experts to connect with partners and find solutions and collaboration opportunities across North America. The year-long pilot showed promising results and the potential to find not only regional but also global connections. Read more about BASF's experience using Halo to find novel solutions and R&D partners from around the world.

We're excited to share Future Use of Energy in Louisiana's announcement awarding six innovative energy projects across Louisiana in their latest funding round! At Halo, we're proud to have supported this initiative and our partners at the FUEL Engine. These projects tackle critical energy challenges from hydrogen production to carbon capture and conversion, positioning Louisiana as a leader in global energy innovation. Congratulations to all the innovators and industry partners! We look forward to continuing our work with the NSF Engines and other regional innovation ecosystems to move science forward. https://lnkd.in/e6dWGVr3

If you have ideas on how we might work together to deliver innovative solutions to help farmers thrive, take a look at Valent’s open innovation portal on Halo and drop an idea. The proposal submission period ends on 2/28/2025. Although the proposal review process has not started, I did take a sneak peak. Let’s just say… I can’t wait to get started!

?? Accelerating Innovation Through External Partnerships In the fast-evolving food and agriculture space, staying ahead means looking beyond internal teams and tapping into a broader ecosystem of start-ups, researchers, and industry experts. However, finding the right partner at the right time remains a challenge. At Kraft Heinz, external partnerships are a long-standing cornerstone of the company’s innovation strategy. Now, the company is taking it a step further by teaming up with Halo - a global network connecting R&D leaders with top innovators in food and ag. How can other businesses identify high-impact partners and create strategic alignment? Maxine Roman, Ph.D., Innovation Collaboration and Partnerships Lead at Kraft Heinz, and Kevin L., CEO of Halo, share their insights on how to build game-changing partnerships that accelerate time-to-market, unlock breakthrough solutions, and drive long-term value. Read the full interview here: https://bit.ly/41kIRqM Meet Maxine in person at Future Food-Tech San Francisco on March 13-14 and catch her breakout session 'Scaling Precision Fermentation to Enable Future Ingredient Supply Chain.' Register now and be at the forefront of food-tech innovation: https://bit.ly/4eNL4PN

Halo helps companies like Kraft Heinz surface solutions from researchers, startups, and suppliers that traditional methods can't deliver. In an interview with Future Food-Tech, Maxine Roman, Ph.D., Innovation and Collaboration Lead at Kraft Heinz, and Halo CEO Kevin L. discuss how to identify high-impact partners for external innovation, create strategic alignment, accelerate time-to-market, and drive long-term value. ??Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gExZwaqh ???Let’s talk more at Future Food-Tech! Meet Kevin L. and Sheena Pulapaka from our team in San Francisco (March 13-14). #FutureFoodTech #partnerships #innovation?

?? Calling innovators in #Japan and #Switzerland! ?? Are you ready to amplify your impact and expand into the U.S. market? Then join Bayer Co.Lab Connect, designed specifically for non-U.S. startups from concept to series A stage interested in building a foothold in the U.S. market. This is your chance to join an exclusive network that provides: ? Personalized tools and resources to grow your biotech in the U.S. ? Connections with industry leaders ? Expert guidance from Bayer's extensive experience We are seeking 1?innovative startup from Japan and 1 from Switzerland to join this transformative program. If you’re ready to take your biotech to the next level and achieve sustainable growth, we want to hear from you! ?? Apply now to be part of Bayer Co.Lab Connect and bring your brilliant ideas to life in the U.S. biotech landscape! https://lnkd.in/e5igGam9 #BayerCoLab #biotech #innovation #Basel #Tokyo

I’m hiring for part time innovation scouts Halo. We have a team of 8-10 scouts who help us find the right innovators for our challenges and give scientific feedback to the partners who are posting those challenges. Our best candidates are usually PhD candidates in scientific fields who are looking for a flexible part time role. https://lnkd.in/eRn_-7Xu

?? Do you have a cocoa butter alternative? Cargill is looking for cocoa butter alternatives usable in combination with cocoa butter or as a full substitute. Ideal solutions would mirror the structure of cocoa butter, specifically symmetric di-saturated triglycerides (SUS type: Saturated-Unsaturated-Saturated). However, they are also open to considering other structures that would lead to a steep melting profile, such as those found in certain lauric oils, like palm kernel stearin. Solutions of interest include: - Fermentation (conventional or precision) - Molecular farming - Edible oil refining - Interesterification - Plant based oil alternatives - Enzymatic or chemical modification methods - Supercritical fluid processing and other advanced extraction methods - Oil fractionation (e.g., lauric oils to extract specific fractions) - Novel sources (algae, micro-algae, yeast, new plant sources/growing methods) You can read more about the project call here ?? https://lnkd.in/e2bEHSCU #foodscience #chemistry #cocoabutter #flavor #cacao #molecularbiology #oil #foodchemistry