New role adds emphasis on capital strategy for accelerated growth. TechAccel, the parent company of RNAissance AG, today announced the promotion of Tina Youngblood, Ph.D., to a new position as Chief Enterprise Officer. Youngblood, formerly Chief Finance and Administrative Officer, joined TechAccel in January 2021. “In a short time, Tina has proven herself as an […]
Interdisciplinary Plant Group presentation RNAissance Ag is proud to support the 40th anniversary of the University of Missouri's Interdisciplinary Plant Group conference. Candace Seeve, Ph.D., Director of Laboratory Operations for TechAccel (RNAissance Ag's parent company) will participate in “IPG Scientists in the Business of Making Scientific Discoveries Commercial Realities: Stories from St. Louis’s 39N AgTech Innovation […]
Wired magazine's Nov. 8, 2021, article "The Next Big Thing for RNA: Fixing Moldy Food?" explores and explains the development of RNAi pesticides, and includes a reference to our work at RNAissance Ag. The article notes: "Our addiction to chemical pesticides comes with a bunch of downsides. New sprays made from RNA might offer a smarter, […]
Science Team Joins Biotech & Plant Science Firms in Premier Ag Innovation Ecosystem TechAccel, the Kansas City-based technology and equity company investing in scientific breakthroughs to produce healthier plants, animals and foods, today announced that it has completed a lease agreement for office and lab space at the Bio Research Development & Growth (BRDG) Park on […]
RNAissance Ag will join TechAccel in the virtual BioBash 2021 at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center May 20-21. The event is free. Register at: https://www.danforthcenter.org/event/virtual-biobash-2021-exploring-scientific-career-paths/ On May 20 attend career panels featuring speakers in a variety of life sciences careers: 10:00-11:00am: Alternative Science Careers Panel 11:30-12:30pm: Principal Investigator Career Panel 1:00-2:00pm: Scientists in Industry Career […]
Experts from RNAissance Ag and TechAccel share insights in a 30-minute webinar, "Follow the money: Falling costs propel RNAi's expansion into agriculture and animal health." In this webinar, we discuss: The history, basic biology and challenges of RNAi Recent advances in RNAi manufacturing and formulation RNAi's near-term applications and mid- to long-term possibilities in plant […]
Invest Midwest 2021, a virtual conference, will take place April 27-28, and TechAccel is proud to again serve as a sponsor. Register for the conference here. Invest Midwest highlights startups in the Midwest region with the most promise for success that are currently seeking Series A or B funding of $1M to $20M. The conference provides […]
On Thursday, Feb. 24, from 5 to 6:30 pm, RNAissance Ag will be participating in the AgConnect program, sponsored by the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and Bayer. The virtual, casual program features breakout rooms to explore and learn more about the St. Louis AgTech ecosystem. Topics include: Danforth Center / BRDG Park BioSTL Bayer […]
ReportLinker.com on Jan. 11, 2021, released a report "Agricultural Biological Control Agents Market - A Global and Regional Study: Focus on Products, Applications, Application Method and Country-Level Analysis - Analysis and Forecast, 2019-2025" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p06003962/?utm_source=GNW ReportLinker estimated the Global Agricultural Biological Control Agents Market will Reach $7. 43 Billion by 2025. The report lists growth […]
This article appeared on the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, January 2021: "Solutions Spotlight: AgTech for Sustainability" We are pleased to share Part Two of a pair of pieces from our solutions collaborator, IN2, on tangible steps the private sector can take in addressing climate change (see: Part One). Claire Kinlawfacilitates the capture and development of […]
