b'varieties, that are tailored to specific regional climatical zones and fit the market demands.TPS also offers flexibility in how its used: direct sowing, trans-planting seedlings, or replanting harvested tubers, depending on local needs. This adaptability makes Solyntas technology suitable for a wide range of environmentsfrom large-scale commercial operations to smallholder farms.COMMERCIAL ROLLOUT: LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, GLOBAL REACHSolynta is now scaling up commercial trials and partnerships across multiple continents, including Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. These efforts are validating the performance of hybrid varieties in diverse climates and soils, while also building strong ties with forward-thinking farmers and supply chain partners.Charles Miller, Solyntas directorOur focus now is on real-world deployment, said Miller. Hein Kruyt, co-founder and CFOof strategic alliances andWere working hand-in-hand with local stakeholders to ensure at Solynta. development. that our technology is accessible, practical, and tailored to each regions unique challenges.In Kenya and India, Solynta works with local partners, among which Bayer. Bayer recognizes the challenges smallholder farmers face with traditional seed tubers, including high costs, logistical difficulties, and vulnerability to disease, said VK Kishore, vice president and head of global product innovation and new cropsVegetables R&D at Bayer Crop Science. In collaboration with Solynta, we are imple-menting a multi-step approach in Kenya and India to support the adoption of TPS. This strategy focuses on improving access, provid-ing targeted agronomic education, and offering localized support. Key activities include the establishment of demonstration plots and knowledge transfer activities to highlight the performance and ben-efits of TPS. We are confident that this innovative solution will enable smallholders to increase productivity, enhance profitability, and adopt more sustainable farming practices.The companys flexible business model supports both local Edwin van der Vossen, SolyntaMark Hoogendoorn, sales lead seed production and international collaborationsensuring that head of research & development. at Solynta. hybrid TPS can be delivered efficiently and affordably where its needed most.Solyntas financial strategy has evolved from securing long-term, mission-aligned investment for R&D to building a scalable and sustainable commercial model, said Hein Kruyt, co-founder and CFO at Solynta. During the first pioneering days of Solynta, we have been primarily focused on the development of the breeding platform, the first good potato varieties and the discovery of genes that give us competitive edge over the clonal system. Early funding focused on developing our innovative true potato seed technology, while current efforts are geared toward efficient production, market expansion, and partnerships.Today, we see the market demand and interest increasing for true potato seeds. This requires scaling up our production as well as our workforce. As a result, our financial approach continues to balance innovation with operational discipline as we grow globally. LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR A MORE VK Kishore, vice president andRESILIENT FOOD SYSTEMhead of global product innovation and new cropsVegetables R&DPeter Poortinga, CEO: PeterAs climate pressures increase and demand for food continues to at Bayer Crop Science. Poortinga, Solynta CEO. rise, Solyntas approach offers a scalable, sustainable solution for 16ISEED WORLD EUROPEISEEDWORLD.COM/EUROPE | SEPTEMBER 2025'