Zeneca is a British multinational pharmaceutical company focused on therapeutic oncology and cardiovascular products. Zeneca was established in June 1993 through a demerger of the pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals businesses of Imperial Chemical Industries. In 1999 Zeneca and Astra AB, a Sweden-based pharmaceutical company, merged to form AstraZeneca plc.

Syngenta AG is a global company that produces agrochemicals and seeds and is based in Basel, Switzerland. As a biotechnology company, it conducts genomic research. It was formed in 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals. As of 2014 Syngenta is the world’s largest crop chemical producer As of 2009 it ranked third in seeds and biotechnology sales. Sales in 2015 were approximately US$13.4 billion, over half of which were in emerging markets. It is owned by ChemChina, a Chinese state-owned enterprise.

National Research Council of Canada, provides research & development. It services include research programs and collaboration opportunities, technical and advisory services, licensing opportunities and industrial research assistance program. The company was founded by Graham W. Burton and is headquartered in Ottawa, ON.

DEKALB Genetics Corp. researches and develops hybrid agricultural products such as corn, soybeans, sorghum, alfalfa and sunflowers. The company sells Sudax brand sorghum-sudangrass and markets alfalfa and other forage mixtures. DEKALB Genetics was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Dekalb, IL

CropDesign NV develops traits for cereal crops. It delivers agronomic traits for the global commercial seed markets. The firm focuses on enhancing grain yield in crops such as corn and rice, and increasing biomass of energy crops. Its platform, TraitMill, lows evaluating the effect of genes on the performance of plants under different growing conditions, including drought and low nutrient stress. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Zwijnaarde, Blgium.

DuPont offers sustainable solutions for agriculture, electronics, communications, construction, transportation, and apparel markets. Their products and services include construction materials, fabrics, packaging materials, medical devices, electronic solutions, and adhesives for markets. They provide specialized construction materials to create and maintain roads, bridges, telecommunications, power, and water plants.

Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health (GIBH)，(simplified Chinese: 中国科学院广州生物医药与健康研究院; traditional Chinese: 中國科學院廣州生物醫藥與健康研究院; pinyin: Zhōngguó Kēxué yuan guangzhou sheng wu yi yao yu jian kang yan jiu yuan) affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is a government-sponsored scientific research institution with independent legal jurisdiction. GIBH was established by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Government and Guangzhou Municipal Government. The managerial mechanism of GIBH is the responsibility of Director-General, under the authority of the board of trustees.

Coöperatie Koninklijke Avebe UA engages in the derivation of nutrition from potatoes. It offers potato starch and protein. The firms products are used in paper, construction materials, textiles, adhesives, and animal feed. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Veendam, the Netherlands.

Large Scale Biology Corp. is a biotechnology company, which develops and manufactures recombinant biologics. Its products includes vaccines, complex proteins and follow-on off-patent therapeutics. It is located in Vacaville, CA.

ISHIHARA SANGYO KAISHA LTD. engages in the manufacture and sale of industrial chemicals. It operates through the following business segments: Inorganic Chemicals, Organic Chemicals and Other Businesses. The Inorganic Chemicals segment produces and sells titanium dioxide, functional and electronic materials, and other inorganic chemicals. The Organic Chemicals segment deals with organic intermediates such as agrochemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. The Other Businesses segment includes trading and construction business. The company was founded by Hiroichiro Ishihara on September 10, 1920 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Ishihara Sangyo KK is a private company headquartered in Japan. The firm manufactures dies, tools and jigs.

Plant Genetic Systems (PGS), since 2002 part of Bayer CropScience, is a biotech company located in Ghent, Belgium. The focus of its activities is the genetic engineering of plants. The company is best known for its work in the development of insect-resistant transgenic plants.

Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation provides scientific and industrial research services. It plays a role in collaboration within the Australian national innovation system and as an advisor to government, industry and the community. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Canberra, Australia.

Bayer AG engages in the development, manufacture and distribution of products in the areas of health care, nutrition and high-tech materials. It operates through the following segments: Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, Crop Science, Animal Health and Covestro. The Pharmaceuticals segment engages in the development, production and marketing of prescription products for cardiology and women's health care; specialty therapeutics in the areas of oncology, hematology and ophthalmology; diagnostic imaging equipment and the necessary contrast agents. The Consumer Health segment manufactures and markets products in the dermatology, dietary supplement, analgesic, gastrointestinal, cold, allergy, sinus and flu, foot care and sun protection categories. The CropScience segment includes seeds and plant traits, crop protection and nonagricultural pest control. The Animal Health segment offers prescription and nonprescription veterinary products. The Covestro segment provides raw materials for polyurethanes; polycarbonate granules and sheets; raw materials for coatings, adhesives and sealants; and by-products of polyether production and of chlorine production and use. The company was founded by Friedrich Bayer and Johann Friedrich Westkott on August 1, 1863 and is headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany.

The University of California is the nation's best public university system, delivering top-notch research and innovation to California (and the world).

Rhone-Poulenc Agrochimie SA is a private company headquartered in Lyon, France, that manufactures agrochemicals.

Verva Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (“Verva”) was formed in December, 2007 by consolidation of key diabetes assets, discovery technologies and targets resident in Autogen Research Ltd. (formerly the diabetes-focused subsidiary of ChemGenex Pharmaceuticals) with those of obesity drug development company Adipogen Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd. The combined product portfolio, technologies and expertise provide a substantial opportunity for rapid clinical progress and growth in high-value markets with a significant unmet medical need. Verva operates in a completely virtual mode, managed by a CEO and Directors with extensive international product development and partnering experience. Verva’s founding research was undertaken at the Metabolic Research Unit of Deakin University in Geelong, Australia; a state-of-the-art facility providing access to key in vitro and in vivo models and capabilities. Verva has subsequently engaged expert scientists, clinicians, technical advisers and contract research organisations worldwide to implement the Company’s research and development strategy.

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. engages in the research, development, manufacturing, sale, importation, and exportation of pharmaceuticals. Its operations are carried out through the Domestic and Overseas businesses. The Domestic Business covers the manufacturing, research, and development operations in Japan. The Overseas business comprises of sales and production in Europe, Taiwan and China. The company was founded by Juzo Ueno on March 10, 1925 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Wuhan Chuwei Biotechnology Co., Ltd., established on 2016-09-26, Business scope includes general items:Agricultural Science Research and Experimental Development,Non-Major Crop Seed Production,vegetable planting,Technical Services,technology development,technical consulting,Technology Exchange,technology transfer,Technology Promotion,Purchase of primary agricultural products,Fresh Vegetable Retail,fertilizer sales.(Except for licensed business,Can independently operate projects that are not prohibited or restricted by laws and regulations)licensed items:Crop Seed Management,Import and Export of Crop Seeds,Main crop seed production.(Items subject to approval by law,Business activities can only be carried out after approval by relevant departments,The specific business items are subject to the approval documents or licenses of relevant departments)