New Investment and Partnership Platform Will
Accelerate Next Generation Ag-tech Innovation
INDIANAPOLIS, March 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) today
announced the launch of Corteva Catalyst, a new investment and
partnership platform focused on accessing and bringing to market
agricultural innovations that advance the company's R&D
priorities and drive value creation. Corteva Catalyst will partner
with entrepreneurs and innovators to accelerate the development of
early-stage, disruptive technologies that enable farmers to
sustainably produce more food and feed.
"Corteva has a long tradition of addressing the critical
challenges farmers face around the world by advancing innovation in
partnership with the global scientific community," said
Sam Eathington, EVP and Corteva
Chief Technology and Digital Officer. "Through Corteva
Catalyst, we will build upon that tradition by pairing our
considerable expertise and resources with the agility of start-ups
and universities to deliver new solutions for farmers globally.
This initiative will expand our pipeline and accelerate
growth."
Leveraging Corteva's expertise, recognized R&D capabilities,
global footprint and go-to-market infrastructure, Corteva Catalyst
is uniquely positioned to support the development and
commercialization of groundbreaking technology and deliver it
directly into farmers' hands.
Corteva Catalyst will initially focus on identifying
opportunities across four strategic verticals aligned with the
company's R&D priorities: genome editing; biologicals and
natural products; technology platforms; and decision
science.
About Corteva
Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) is a publicly traded, global pure-play
agriculture company that combines industry- leading innovation,
high-touch customer engagement and operational execution to
profitably deliver solutions for the world's most pressing
agriculture challenges. Corteva generates advantaged market
preference through its unique distribution strategy, together with
its balanced and globally diverse mix of seed, crop protection, and
digital products and services. With some of the most recognized
brands in agriculture and a technology pipeline well positioned to
drive growth, the company is committed to maximizing productivity
for farmers, while working with stakeholders throughout the food
system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who
produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to
come. More information can be found at www.corteva.com.
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