New solutions for crop protection
Enko, an agricultural life sciences company, is applying DNA-encoded libraries, artificial intelligence, structure-based design, and machine learning to identify and develop new, safer products that protect crops from pests and disease. The foundation’s support is helping accelerate development of innovative products that are affordable to smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
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Domain
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Investment typeDirect equity
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StatusActive
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Initial investmentSeries B
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Partnered in2020
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Investment leadRyan Kreitzer
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HeadquartersUSA
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Program strategyAgriculture Development
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