Better access to seeds requires two elements: identifying new, improved varieties and then producing and distributing the seed to smallholders. In many developing countries, however, the links between R&D, production and the potential market are weak; there is need for a facilitator - such as Seeds2B.
See how our QuickTrials app for field trials helps in this process.
Seeds2B Scope of Services:
MARKET NEED & NEW VARIETIES
Finding varieties with traits that meet market need and developing business cases
TRIALS
Carrying out comparative trials to assess performance and market acceptance of new varieties (through screening, adaptation and marketing trials)
MARKETING CONSENT & POLICY
Assisting organizations with registrations of new varieties (at national or regional level), including advice on key issues related to commercial variety protection
Disseminate results of registration case studies to policy-makers, providing them with insights from an applicants perspective
B2B MARKET LINKS
Facilitating distribution deals (Business-to-Business, B2B) to connect local businesses to breeders with new, improved varieties
LICENSING
Building equitable partnerships between breeders and seed producers (under license or joint venture)
Building capacity of NARS on intellectual property rights (IPR) management
TECHNICAL/MARKETING SUPPORT
Providing guidance to reduce risks in seed multiplication (agronomic or commercial business planning support)
Advising on variety portfolio expansion
Facilitating new downstream links
M&E
Tracking new seed sales of new, improved varieties introduced by the Seeds2B program
Carrying out in-depth impact studies for selected projects
