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AFINGEN was introduced in ABPDU partners map on DOE Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO)’s article
Source: https://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/articles/abpdu-celebrates-successes-and-its-50th-industry-partner The ABPDU serves as a scale-up testbed for collaborators developing technologies that transform raw materials—such as plants and waste—into sustainable products that affect our everyday lives. The DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office...
AFINGEN was introduced in TechAccel Ag Biotech Market Map 2020: Stunning growth in Ag Biotech Market investments
Source: https://techaccel.net/2020/03/26/stunning-growth-in-ag-biotech-market-investments/ Two years ago, we shared a map of the Ag Biotech Market that showed 245 startups working in plant and animal biotechnology. Since that original map, we’ve continued to track the market and, this year found a stunning doubling of investment dollars – $6.9...
AFINGEN’s new patent-pending APFL technology was published on World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO): WO2019148193
Source: WO2019148193 COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING PLANT GROWTH AND IMPROVING MULTIPLE YIELD-RELATED TRAITS The present invention relates to genetic constructs and transgenic plants with vascular xylem tissue-targeting overexpression of transcription factors (TFs) involved in vascular xylem cell development, as well as their...
“AFINGEN” becomes a business trademark in International Class 41 and 45 under the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
"AFINGEN" becomes a business trademark of the Astalake Biosystems, Inc. DBA: AFINGEN, Inc., in International Class (IC) 042: Research and development services relating to plant genetics; consulting services in the area of plant genetics; research and product development for others in the field of genetically engineered plants and plant seeds, and...
Ai Oikawa, CEO/CSO, introduced patent-pending technology at Chinese University of Hong Kong, School of Life Sciences
THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG SEMINAR SERIES 2018 – 2019 Source: http://www.sls.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/about-us/the-school The School of Life Sciences was established in August 2010 by merging the Biochemistry (BCHE) and Biology (BIOL) Departments under the Faculty of Science. The School now has 49 teaching staff, and 66 technical,...
Ai Oikawa, CEO/CSO, received Excellence Award at China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition for Overseas Talents 2018
Source: http://www.ibeehub.org/en/2018/02/15/china-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-competition-for-overseas-talents/ Jointly endorsed and approved by the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) and the People's Government of Zhejiang Province, The China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition for Overseas Talents took place...
Ai Oikawa, CEO/CSO, introduced patent-pending technology at Zhejiang University, College of Life Sciences
Founded in 1897, Zhejiang University is committed to the highest standards of excellence in education and research and has been at the forefront of academic leadership in China. College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, developed from the former Department of Biology, National Zhejiang University founded in September 1929, is...
AFINGEN was introduced on TechAccel & AgFunder’s Ag Biotech Market Map 2017: Startups Using Biology & Chemistry to Revolutionize Agriculture
Ag Biotech (agriculture biotechnology) applies to all technologies used on the farm involving biological or chemical processes. It is a broad category involving many types of technology and science, including breeding, genetics, microbiome research, and animal health and nutrition. Ag biotech is a central component of the agrifood tech...
AFINGEN received $125k Phase I grant from NASA STTR FY2017 Program for Efficient Crop Nutrient Recycling System Development
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs merge the overarching potential of small firms with the legendary intellect of NASA. These partnerships spur a kind of innovation that not only propels technology into the future, but most importantly, into the nation. By providing...
AFINGEN presented R&D outcomes at TechConnect World 2017
The TechConnect World Innovation Conference co-locates with the largest global innovation program in physical and life sciences. The joint programs include the Nanotech 2017 Conference, the National Innovation Summit and the National SBIR/STTR Conference.
AFINGEN introduced the technology at 2017 Ag Innovation Showcase, UC Davis
Source: https://worldfoodcenter.ucdavis.edu/uc-davis-larta-launch-agtech-showcase The Food & Ag Innovation Showcase will feature the most promising Ag startups and research projects pursuing solutions in high value, nutritious agriculture and food from across the globe. The 2017 selected companies fall into the following categories:...
Carolyn Fritz M.B.A. and Kenneth Davenport Ph.D. join Afingen management team
Carolyn Fritz, M.B.A has over twenty years of experience in successfully building industrial biotechnology businesses. As part of the Afingen team, she advises strategy and commercialization plans to penetrate the markets and build the company. Kenneth Davenport, Ph.D. is an agricultural industry veteran, having served in leadership and executive...
AFINGEN received $100k Phase I grant from USDA NIFA SBIR FY2016 Program for Fast-growing High-yield Forage Crops Development
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers competitively awarded grants to qualified small businesses to support high-quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that could lead to significant public benefits....
Ai Oikawa CEO/CSO presented AFINGEN’s technology at the Seed Central sponsored by UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center
Source: http://sbc.ucdavis.edu/Outreach_and_Public_Service/Seed_Central/ Seed Central is a public-private partnership. Its purpose is to energize the seed industry cluster surrounding UC Davis and to contribute to the economic development in the region and beyond. Seed Central facilitates communication & research collaboration between...
AFINGEN celebrates DOE Joint BioEnergy Institute: JBEI’s Elite 100/500 Club
Source: https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2015/10/02/jbei-joins-elite-100500-club/ DOE’s Joint BioEnergy Institute has Filed for 100 Patents and Published 500 Scientific Papers. Companies that have licensed JBEI technologies include Lygos, which is using synthetic biology techniques to produce new chemical compounds, TeselaGen, which is...