Bayer, Monheim, Germany, and Kimitec, Almeria, Spain, on Feb. 2 announced a new strategic partnership focused on accelerating the development and commercialization of biological crop protection solutions and biostimulants.
Both companies will become key partners to advance and establish biological solutions derived from natural sources: crop protection products that address pests, diseases, and weeds, as well as biostimulants to promote plant growth.
Kimitec operates the MAAVi Innovation Center, Europe’s largest biotechnological innovation hub, with 15 years of experience in the research and discovery of natural molecules and compounds for agriculture and food sectors.
By leveraging Bayer’s product development expertise with Kimitec’s discovery capabilities, the parties said biological product development will be accelerated to build integrated crop management solutions that can scale and develop through Bayer’s global infrastructure backbone. This includes field testing, product support, and commercialization.