Daniel Meagher

Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.

Itaconix Corp. operates as a bio-based specialty chemicals company that develops and produces polymers from itaconic acid. Its products include Itaconix DSP, CHT, Velasoft, XDP, TSI, Zinador, Biobind, and Biolift. The company was founded by John R. Shaw and Yvon Durant in 2008 and is headquartered in Stratham, NH.

Certis USA LLC manufactures and distributes a broad line of biopesticide products. It specializes in biological product development, fermentation and formulation, global registrations for biological products, and global sales channels. The firm offers products in a variety of markets such as agriculture, turf, nursery and greenhouse, and home and garden. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD.

CEVA Santé Animale SA develops and manufactures animal health products. It offers parasiticides, metabolism correctors, and pharmaceutical products for companion animals, ruminants, swine, and poultry. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Libourne, France.

MRIGlobal operates research and development organizations. The firm's programs include environmental research, health, pharmaceutical product development, agriculture & food safety, and national security, defense & energy. The company was founded in 1944 and headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

OSI Group LLC operates as a food processing company. The firm offers beef, pork, poultry, bacon, hot dog and specialty sausage, pizza and baked snack processing, sous vide processing and kettle products, sandwich and entrée assembly, and fried food products. It also offers food process engineering and food safety and quality assurance services. The company was founded by Otto Kolschowsky in 1909 and is headquartered in Aurora, IL.

Emergent Genetics, Inc. produces and sells agricultural products to farmers including seeds and herbicides. The company was founded by Mark Wong and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. engages in the business investment, project development and management and capital goods leasing and technology transfer services. The firm conducts sales, exports, imports, and offshore trades in the areas of iron & steel products, mineral & metal resources, infrastructure projects, mobility business, chemicals, energy, foods & retail, consumer service business, and others, while providing general services for retailing, information and communications, technical support, transportation, logistics and financing. The company was founded by Douglas J. Jacobs in 1966 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Bay State Milling Co. manufactures flour and grain products. The firm offers flours, mixes, bases, naked oats, spices, and seeds. The company was founded by Bernard J. Rothwell in 1899 and is headquartered in Quincy, MA.

Part of Arcadia Biosciences, Inc., Anawah, Inc. is a company that researches and develops techniques for agriculture. The company is based in Seattle, WA. The company was founded by Vic C. Knauf, Mark W. Wong. Anawah was acquired by Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. on June 16, 2005.

Labconco Corp. manufactures and markets laboratory equipment. Its products portfolio include ventilation, accessories and product selection tools. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Part of Coöperatieve Rabobank UA, Rabobank International (New York Branch) provides commercial banking services. The company is based in New York, NY.

Renewable Agricultural Energy, Inc. engages in manufacturing fuel ethanol. The company was founded by Mark W. Wong and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

The Kansas Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce organization. The non-profit company is based in Topeka, KS.

Anagra SA prepares and sells fertilizers for different kinds of soil, crop and climate. Its sells different kinds of fertilizers like granular, water soluble, and liquid. The company is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.

Part of Thorne HealthTech, Inc., Thorne Research, Inc. manufactures natural dietary supplements and retails through online. The company is based in Summerville, SC. The company was founded in 1984 by Kelly Czap. Paul F. Jacobson has been the CEO of the company since 2010.

San-ei Sucrochemical Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of sugar products and lactic acid cultures. Its products include glucose, dextrin, isomerized liquid sugar, syrup, powdered candy, lactic acid bacteria (LAB), oligosaccharide acid and others. The company was founded on January 19, 1987 and is headquartered in Chita, Japan.

TechAccel LLC (TechAccel) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Michael F. Helmstetter. The firm is headquartered in Shawnee, Kansas.

Safer Made LLC (Safer Made) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Marty Mulvihill. The firm is headquartered in North Branford, Connecticut.

Sound Agriculture Co. engages in the development of crop protection and crop enhancement products. Its Rapid Discovery platform focuses on finding solutions that increase the sustainability, productivity, and healthiness of food supply. The company was founded by Eric Davidson and Travis Bayer in 2013 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA.

Covenant Animal Health Partners LLC was founded in 2018 and is based in an undisclosed location. The American company is dedicated to developing and registering "revenue-ready" animal health products to address critical market needs for both production and companion animals. Covenant's experienced team of animal health and technology professionals brings decades of expertise to rapidly evaluate, develop, and partner with animal health manufacturers and distributors. The company also collaborates with industry leaders to fund, develop, and accelerate external innovation initiatives.

RNAissance Ag LLC is a biotechnology startup focused on delivering RNA-based insecticides for crop protection. It develops spray-on RNA insecticides including against pests such as the Diamondback Moth. The company was founded by Nigel Taylor and Bala Venkata in January 2019 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Frequentz, Inc. develops track and trace software. It offers comprehensive traceability, serialization, and information management technologies. The firm provides information repository & intelligence server and mobile solutions. The company was founded by Charlie Sweat and Michael Lucas in 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.