Posts by emilywofford
(AFN) Edison Agrosciences lands fresh funds to make natural rubber from sunflower crops
Edison Agrosciences has raised $600,000 in seed financing to advance its work in developing sunflower crops for rubber production. Edison Agrosciences will use the funds to scale up operations of rubber…
Read MoreSpotlight on Success: 39 North AgTech ecosystem accomplishments and contributions
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our community members and agtech ecosystem partners that have been recently honored with prestigious awards and well-deserved recognition. From groundbreaking research…
Read More(INNO) Fire Awards 2024: 39 North moves quickly to advance agtech innovation district
39 North received the INNO Fire Award for Community Builder on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in recognition of our work to help build our region’s leadership in agtech and agri-food…
Read More(St. Louis Business Journal) Danforth Center President and CEO to depart in 2025
Jim Carrington, the president and CEO of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, said Monday he plans to step down from his role in 2025. Carrington will depart the nonprofit…
Read More(INNO) 39 North Innovation District and multiple agtech startups among finalists for Fire Awards
The Fire Awards are St. Louis Inno’s premier recognition program, honoring the companies and organizations setting the local innovation economy ablaze. This will mark the third year in which St.…
Read MoreSt. Louis Leaders Build on Successful Strategies to Bridge Agtech Innovation Between St. Louis and Latin America
ST. LOUIS, MO, June 12, 2024 – Building on efforts to bridge innovation between the St. Louis region and Latin America, a delegation of 10 St. Louis leaders is headed…
Read MoreXPRIZE announces top 20 Carbon Removal Finalists
The highly anticipated XPRIZE competition announced the 20 finalists for their $50M carbon-removal prize to be awarded in 2025. The top 20 finalists were evaluated and selected from more than…
Read More(INNO) 39 North Agtech innovation district to open HQ, ‘collaboration hub’
The 39 North Agtech Innovation District organization this week will move into a new “Collaboration Hub” that will serve as its headquarters and also aims to be a focal point…
Read More39 North Marks Its First Year of Growth with New Collaboration Hub, Expanded Team and Focus on Critical Infrastructure to Support AgTech Innovation
ST. LOUIS, MO, April 30, 2024 – Since the 39 North AgTech Innovation District was established as a nonprofit in April 2023, it has made significant progress on advancing its…
Read More(RFT) St. Louis Named One of the 20 Hottest Job Markets in the U.S.
The Wall Street Journal, recently compiled a list of the 20 hottest job markets in the U.S. — and placed St. Louis at No. 18. The Gateway City is just behind…
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