March 2019

2019 New Uses Forum Presentations

This year’s New Uses Forum brought together some of the brightest minds on topics ranging from finance to agriculture to renewable energy. Over the course of two days, the audience attended two keynote addresses, eleven-panel discussions, and an Open Innovation Reverse Pitch session. With such a full schedule from start to end, and so many ideas being shared and discussed, it would be difficult to capture them all. To help,… Continue Reading 2019 New Uses Forum Presentations

Gamification Models for Farm Management Data

About Syngenta: We provide products and solutions to help farmers achieve global food security for a growing population, sustainably. We work by looking at agriculture through the eyes of growers, and by applying world-class science to develop crop protection products and seeds. Our innovations help farmers to overcome multiple challenges – from weeds, insects and disease, to the effects of heat and cold on crops. Whether… Continue Reading Gamification Models for Farm Management Data

Clean Field Business Model

About Syngenta: We provide products and solutions to help farmers achieve global food security for a growing population, sustainably. We work by looking at agriculture through the eyes of growers, and by applying world-class science to develop crop protection products and seeds. Our innovations help farmers to overcome multiple challenges – from weeds, insects and disease, to the effects of heat and cold on crops. Whether they… Continue Reading Clean Field Business Model

Roller Grill Products

About Schwan’s: Schwan’s is a national, multibillion-dollar company that manufactures and markets many popular brands including Red Baron®, Tony’s®, and Freschetta® pizzas, Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts, and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks. Open Innovation Challenge: Schwan’s is seeking novel products that can be served from convenience store roller grills. Reason for Seeking External Innovation Partnership: Roller grill products such as egg rolls and taquitos are on trend, but barriers for… Continue Reading Roller Grill Products

Plant-Based Cheese or Pepperoni

About Schwan’s: Schwan’s is a national, multibillion-dollar company that manufactures and markets many popular brands including Red Baron®, Tony’s®, and Freschetta® pizzas, Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts, and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks. Open Innovation Challenge: Schwan’s is seeking plant-based cheese and/or pepperoni that performs and functions close to current frozen pizzas. Reason for Seeking External Innovation Partnership: Plant based products are on trend, but commercially available non-dairy cheese… Continue Reading Plant-Based Cheese or Pepperoni