Ajinomoto Co. is a global manufacturer of high-quality seasonings, processed foods, beverages, amino acids, pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. For many decades Ajinomoto Co. has contributed to food culture and human health through wide-ranging application of amino acid technologies. Today, the company is becoming increasingly involved with solutions for improved food resources, human health and global sustainability. Founded in 1909 and now operating in 26 countries, Ajinomoto Co. had net sales of JPY 1,197.3 billion (USD 15.1 billion) in fiscal 2011. The Ajinomoto Group Standards of Business Conduct (hereinafter the "Standards of Conduct") describe the conduct that every member of the Ajinomoto Group must understand and practice every day in order to implement the Ajinomoto Group Philosophy in accordance with the Ajinomoto Group Way. The Standards of Conduct also represent the commitments made to all stakeholders by Ajinomoto Group companies. Ajinomoto aim to be "a group of companies that contributes to human health globally" by continually creating unique value to benefit customers. To become a global group of food companies centered on the world's No. 1 seasoning business. To become a global group of aminoscience companies that contributes to humankind with the world's No. 1 amino acid technology. To become a group of health-promoting companies with a scientific approach to good taste and health.

BASF Plant Science is a subsidiary of BASF in which all plant biotechnology activities are consolidated. The GmbH was founded in 1998 and employs approximately 700 people at 6 different locations worldwide. The headquarters of BASF Plant Science is located in Research Triangle Park (North Carolina, USA). Plant Science has research sites in the US, Canada and Europe. At these locations the company is mainly developing genetically modified seeds.

The BTG Specialty Pharmaceuticals business develops, manufactures and commercializes life-saving antidotes used in hospitals and emergency care settings, including the clinically proven and leading products CroFab®, DigiFab®, and Voraxaze®.

Intrexon ActoBiotics NV manufactures biopharmaceutical products. It focuses on the development and commercialization of a new generation of biological drugs. The company represents a novel concept for oral administration of therapeutic proteins, and is designed to be safer and more effective than injectable biopharmaceuticals. Intrexon Actobioticswas founded by Mark Vaeck, Emil Pot and Bernard Coulie in June 2006 and is headquartered in Zwijnaarde, Belgium.

Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB) is a government research institute in Daejeon, South Korea. It is dedicated to biotechnology research across a broad span of expertise, from basic studies for the fundamental understanding of life phenomena to applied studies such as drug discovery, novel biomaterials, integrated biotechnology and bioinformation.

Kumho Petrochemical is a manufacturer of synthetic resins, fine chemicals, energy, building materials and other plastic materials.

BASF (China) Co., Ltd. manufactures textile dyes and chemicals. Its products include petrochemicals, inorganic, polymer dispersions, polyurethanes, engineering plastics, coatings, finishing products for the textile and leather industries, electronic materials, intermediates, catalysts, construction chemicals, paper chemicals, and care chemicals. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Shanghai, CN.

GreenGene BioTech, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in rice plant gene development and commercialization. Its products include protein binding and expression microarray. It also provides primer walking, flanking deoxyribonucleic acid, and whole genome services. The company was founded in March 2000 and is headquartered in Yongin-si, South Korea.

Cogenics Icoria, Inc. provides medical research services. The firm offers genomics and proteomics-related research instruments, consumables, data, including databases, software & other research-oriented products. Icoria offers gene expression analysis and other related services. Its tissue informatics software performs tissue analysis for toxicology studies of early-stage drug candidates and other purposes. The firm also provides biomarkers to develop diagnostics and therapies for liver injuries, metabolic conditions & cancer. The company is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC.

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

Koninklijke DSM NV engages in the manufacture and sale of nutritional and pharmaceutical ingredients, and industrial chemicals. It operates through the following segments: Nutrition, Materials, Innovation Center, and Corporate Activities. The Nutrition segment serves the global industries for animal feed, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, infant nutrition, dietary supplements, and personal care. The Materials segment deals with specialty plastics, which are used in components for the electrical and electronics, automotive, flexible food-packaging, and consumer goods industries. The Innovation Center segment focuses on innovation and the growth of DSM's existing core business through adjacent technologies. The Corporate Activities segment consists of operating and service activities as well as other several costs. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Herleen, the Netherlands.

The Monsanto Company (/mɒnˈsæntoʊ/) was an American agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation founded in 1901. In 2018, it was acquired by Bayer as part of its crop science division. It was headquartered in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Monsanto developed Roundup, a glyphosate-based herbicide, in the 1970s, and became a major producer of genetically engineered crops.