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Plant breeding has historically been more art than science. But to address agriculture’s biggest challenges, "it has to be a science,” our Chief Scientific Officer Catherine Feuillet tells Nature Biotechnology (Nature Portfolio).    Read their article to learn more about how breakthrough technologies are making this possible – and how Inari is at the center of this crucial progress. https://lnkd.in/e2Bm4B8g   

“I see CRISPR as an acceleration of breeding and that’s why it’s so important, our Chief Scientific Officer Catherine Feuillet tells Uduak Grace Thomas of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News. “I believe that this is here for the long term.” Read the full article to learn more about how these breakthrough techniques are advancing efforts to create products that will redefine agriculture. https://lnkd.in/eB7vTSEA

When Inari was founded just eight years ago, some in the scientific community questioned whether multiplex gene editing would ever be possible in plants. But with a culture of continuous innovation and a clear focus on improving sustainability in agriculture, we kept asking, “What if?”    Fast forward to today: We have proven the impossible possible. 🚀 On the latest #AWS Health Innovation Podcast from AWS Startups with host Yin He, our CEO Ponsi Trivisvavet shares how Inari is tackling food system sustainability through gene editing—and the lessons she’s personally learned along the way. Her advice to others pushing the boundaries of innovation?     “The most important thing is to find out what your true north is. It’s okay if you discover it later in your career—but that is the most critical part.”     🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/e7nwFs2j

In his annual letter published this week, Noubar Afeyan – CEO of Inari founder Flagship Pioneering – takes a deep dive into the concept of polyintelligence, the synthesis of human, machine and nature’s intelligence. This perspective, he writes, is needed to unlock and build transformative technologies, overcoming humanity’s perceptual limits and mental constructs to plumb the greater depths of nature.    Noubar’s words ring particularly true for us at Inari, as we work to integrate the digital and biological worlds to enhance food security, safeguard the planet, and support farmers' livelihoods.     You can read his enlightening letter in full below: 

Read the below to hear from our CSO Catherine Feuillet about the #IWGSC workshop at the annual Plant & Animal Conference (#PAG32). The research and progress in wheat is nothing short of inspiring 🌾

“This fundraise validates our exciting progress across product development and entering commercialization, putting us in a robust financial position to further scale up and deliver impactful solutions that benefit our seed customers and the planet alike” our CEO Ponsi Trivisvavet told Gillian Tan of Bloomberg News. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e6RcmP82   Also thank you to NYSE for the support on the trading floor! 

We're pleased to announce that Inari has raised $144 million, marking a significant milestone as we step into 2025 with bold ambitions.     This funding, supported by new and returning investors, reflects growing confidence in our ability to deliver step-change outcomes.     We are well-positioned for long-term growth as we continue to bring innovative, high-performing seed solutions to market. Together, we aim to support a thriving planet, food security and farmer well-being.     Here's to another year of progress! 🌱🌍 Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eYtebFEF

We’re pleased to share that Flagship Pioneering has named our CEO Ponsi Trivisvavet their 2024 Pioneering Leader of the Year! Congratulations to Ponsi on this much-deserved honor – your visionary leadership and dedication to a sustainable future for agriculture inspires us all. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dpwJjSUJ

As the final week of #COP29 wraps up soon, the urgency to feed a growing population while reducing environmental impact is undeniable. At Inari, we’re proud to help cultivate a more sustainable future. By combining the digital and biological worlds, our breakthrough technology has the ability to accelerate plant breeding through efficient, data-driven processes that will help ensure food security, protect the planet and support farmers’ livelihoods. 📄 Want to learn more about how we’re transforming agriculture? Check out our latest white paper, “The Promise of AI in Plant Breeding.” https://lnkd.in/eQ-eC5v7

Yesterday, our CEO Ponsi Trivisvavet took the stage at the AgriNext Conference in Dubai to share her insights on the immense potential and transformative opportunities in agricultural technology. It was inspiring to connect with a global audience and showcase how Inari’s mission-driven products are driving nature-positive change. Thanks for having us, AgriNext!