How We Collaborate

Ag biotech innovation is challenging, but accessing the right tools and experts to drive it forward shouldn’t be.

How to work with us

Rapid Data Generation

R&D teams seeking rigorous data to inform resource allocation or investment decisions in six months or less. Use Ginkgo's expertise and throughput to answer R&D questions on-demand.

YOU’LL RECEIVE

A data package that answers key a R&D question, e.g.,

Readouts from screening your leads through our validated assays
Comparative CFUs produced by your strain in a range of media and process conditions
Ranking of your protein library based on performance in a binding assay

WHY GINKGO

Simply put: we have the validated assays, expertise, throughput, and permits in place to answer a research and development question faster than most organizations can on their own.

Product and Process Co-Development

BEST SUITED FOR

R&D teams seeking expert partners in developing or optimizing the next market-leading product. Use Ginkgo's starting points or your own, including strains, plant traits, processes, or formulations.

YOU'LL RECEIVE

A strain, a plant trait, a process and / or a formulation tailored to your product requirements and commercial goals.

WHY GINKGO

Our expertise and technology span the full spectrum of product development: access the best tools to achieve your commercial goals.
We make money when you make money: our business model is aligned with developing an excellent product/process

Rapid Data Generation

Make R&D investment decisions, efficiently

Harness capabilities that you don’t have time to develop in-house. You get the data you need to determine your next steps for an R&D program without slowing down.

De-risk a larger program with Ginkgo

Design a targeted experiment to evaluate the feasibility of an ambitious product or process development goal.

Simple, fee-for-service model

We offer straightforward commercial terms – you pay when we deliver your data. Data generated through the program is yours to keep.

Product and Process Co-Development

Collaborative, transparent partnership

Our scientists work closely with your team to design a program tailored to achieve your specific goals.

Favorable IP terms

Clients receive an exclusive license to IP generated through the program that is critical to manufacturing and selling the product. Each party owns and controls the use of their own background IP.

Flexible value share

We structure most partnerships to earn R&D fees at or below the costs we incur, and downstream value share if you successfully commercialize the product we help develop