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Your source for news and happenings in our innovation neighborhood. | April 2023
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“The vision for 39 North is bold – but as we continue to show what’s possible and build our reputation globally, I am confident that agtech leaders throughout the world will know our name – and will know that they can’t afford to sleep on what St. Louis has going on.”
- Emily Lohse-Busch
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On April 25, at the Danforth Plant Science Center, regional leaders announced that seven institutions from the public/private sector have established 39 North AgTech Innovation District as a 501(c)3 and committed to serving as anchor institutions. The new organization will be responsible for elevating the innovation district to the next level of successful growth and economic impact.
Anchor institutions include: the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, Greater St. Louis, Inc., City of Creve Coeur, the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, CoverCress, Inc., Benson Hill, and Bayer Crop Science. Mike DeCamp, CEO of CoverCress, will serve as the founding board chair.
“With so much momentum, our anchor institutions understand that it is time to seize the opportunity to build on the early successes of the district to tap unmet potential, fill gaps and take 39 North and the region to the next level of economic growth and impact,” said Mike DeCamp, CEO CoverCress, Inc and chair of the new board.
The founding board has moved rapidly, established its bylaws, and hired Emily Lohse-Busch as its first Executive Director.
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Weekly: Danforth Center Scientific Seminar Series
The Danforth Center hosts a complimentary virtual weekly Scientific Seminar Series on a variety of topics. Click here for a listing of upcoming seminars and join the conversation! If you would like to participate or be on the email list for these seminars, please contact Terri Burton, tburton@danforthcenter.org.
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Second Thursday of the Month
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Agritech Thursdays
Geospatial Innovation Center, T-Rex,
911 Washington Avenue 4th Floor
AgriTech Thursdays is a monthly, after-work event focused on agricultural technologies research and collaboration in the St Louis region. At each event, one company or researcher gives a short, 15-minute talk on an existing or solved research problem of their choosing and how it fits into the wider agricultural technologies landscape followed by Q&A, drinks, and networking. Interested in giving a talk? email: george@deepgrain.com
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April 30 - May 4
The 16th Annual International Society for Biosafety Research (ISBR) Symposium
Union Station St. Louis
Be part of the only meeting in the world that integrates bio-innovation R&D, regulation, policy, and social engagement in support of sustainability.
Participate in an exceptionally relevant and exciting program of the keynote, plenary, parallel, Pecha Kucha, and poster sessions, together with topic-focussed workshops to explore the theme of Advancing science in support of sustainable bio-innovation.
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May 2, 3:30 to 6 PM
Leading Teams on the Field and in Science
Danforth Plant Science Center
How do leaders recruit talented individuals with complimentary skill sets and build a culture that supports a high-functioning team? What does it mean to be a team player, in sports and in the lab? Please join Katie Shields, Head Coach of Saint Louis University Women’s Soccer team, with Allison Miller, PhD, Danforth Center Member; Professor of Biology, Saint Louis University for a discussion of challenges and strategies building teams that lead to success on the field and in science.
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May 17-18
9:00 AM - 2:45 PM
BioGenerator SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Workshop
The training will be conducted virtual
BioGenerator and BBCetc bring this workshop to cover all aspects of writing an SBIR/STTR proposal focused on life science technologies. After an introduction of the BioGenerator program, this day and a half training will begin by reviewing the SBIR/STTR program basics including what they fund, which federal agencies participate, how the money can be used and the differences between the SBIR and STTR programs.
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May 18
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Olivette Comprehensive Plan Community Workshop
Olivette will host a comprehensive plant workshop at the Olivette City Center from 6:00-8:00 PM. Bring your family and friends to learn about the comprehensive planning process, listen to a presentation from the project team, and share your ideas for the future of Olivette. Project presentations will take place at 6:15 and 7:15 PM.
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May 19
National Bike to Work Day
Bike to Work Day is a national day to encourage folks to consider biking as a healthy, sustainable option for their commute. Trailnet will partner with Metro St. Louis to encourage people to bike and use public transportation to get to work on Friday May 19.
Consider encouraging your employees to participate in Bike to Work Day, set up groups that can bike to work together and offer incentives or additional amenities for folks who bike to work.
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Company Spotlight:
New Leadership and New Projects at NewLeaf Symbiotics
With several recent successes under its belt, NewLeaf Symbiotics in BRDG Park is looking forward to an exciting year. In January they welcomed a new president, Brent Smith. Smith comes to NewLeaf with 30 years of experience in the agriculture industry. His experience has ranged from working at industry giants like Syngenta to being employee number four at a startup.
In March, NewLeaf was recognized among the world’s leading agtech and foodtech innovators in Thrive AgriFood’s annual Top 50 list. Their products are set to be on four million acres this year, quadrupling the one million acres they were on last year. And, even as their current products begin to achieve these kinds of milestones, their research to discover new, climate-friendly, agricultural advancements marches forward.
New projects like this one are not the only thing that’s new at NewLeaf. By the end of next year, they expect that their products will be used on 15 million acres of farmland. By the end of this year, they are aiming to be certified organic on specialty crops.
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Help Us Build a Healthier Ecosystem for All People in the Region
As part four Kauffman Foundation Inclusive Ecosystem Grant, Tech STL is conducting a survey of the St. Louis Tech Hub. Please take a few minutes to provide your feedback.
Be part of the collective voice of tech in St. Louis!
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