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Partnerships @ KWS

At KWS, we believe that partnerships are key to facilitate the development and adoption of innovative approaches to improve plant breeding, agriculture methods, and sustainable farming practices. That is why we work closely with academia, scientific organizations, startups, and industry all over the world to enable and access the latest technologies, know-how, digital solutions, and tools that add value to KWS’s established business in seeds and services.

Under the objective of mutual growth, we create partnerships through joint research projects, license deals, market linkages, and/or financial engagement. To date, we have concluded a myriad of research collaborations and realized direct investments in early and later-stage startups, joint ventures, spinouts, and indirect fund investments that strategically fit our portfolio.

As a global plant breeding company and seed producer with activities in nearly 70 countries and more than 160 years of experience, we will provide you with a unique, collaborative, and open scientific environment for the further development and commercialization of your ideas or technologies. When needed, we will put at your disposition our field trials facilities, laboratories, and experienced personnel for testing and relevant assessments.

We are interested in the following areas

If you have an idea, technology or project related to our areas of interest, do not hesitate to contact us. Submit your proposal and one of our Innovation and Licensing Professionals will contact you.

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  • People @ KWS

    Partnering with KWS means moving forward together to achieve the best possible solution.

    Dr. Stefan Schwarz, Head of Innovation and Licensing
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  • People @ KWS

    KWS invests in young companies to enable breakthrough technologies and strengthen partnerships.

    Dr. Alexander Wiegelmann, Head of New Business Ventures
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Meet us @ Upcoming Events

Over the year we will participate in various congresses and conferences around the world. Please feel free to contact us in person and speak to us directly.

We look forward to meeting you!


Date Conference Location
22. - 23.06.2023

Translational Research in Crops

Ghent, Belgium

Empowering Partnerships

In addition to plant research and development we are supporting solutions to enhance the global food and agricultural sector in international excellence centers and networks. Discover some of our activities:

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Stephan Krings
Head of Global Marketing and Communications
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