Bayer CropScience and GVK Biosciences (GVK BIO) have entered into a research cooperation in the area of early discovery chemistry. The objective is to speed up the search for promising active ingredients for innovative crop protection products. Under the agreement, Bayer CropScience will integrate GVK Bio capacities in the early part of its discovery chemistry process.
Alexander Klausener, head of research at Bayer CropScience, at the signing ceremony in Hyderabad, said: “We want to further speed up the development of our successful crop protection R&D pipeline and we look forward to working with GVK BIO, Asia’s leading contract research organization.
“This cooperation in the area of early discovery chemistry will help Bayer CropScience to further increase efficiency in its Research. It will also help our company to participate at the quickly developing scientific environment in India.”
Manni Kantipudi, president of GVK Biosciences, said: “GVK Biosciences has built world-class capabilities in early Discovery Chemistry. We are excited to partner with Bayer Crop Sciences to strengthen and accelerate their hits. Agri and Crop Sciences research is a key focus area for GVK BIO. We are happy with the trust imposed by Bayer and look forward to working with one of the most innovative agri companies.”