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GRA&GREEN

Techstars '22

Nagoya, JP · 6 known investors

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GraGreen develops improved crop varieties using genome editing and traditional breeding methods to reduce resource inputs and increase agricultural yields. The company serves farmers and the agricultural industry with climate-resilient seeds and seedlings adapted to environmental stress.

Founders & leadership

MNMasaki Niwa
Masaki NiwaMasaki Niwa holds a Ph.D. in plant molecular biology from Kyoto University and held positions as an Assistant Professor at Kyoto University and later at a research group at Nagoya University. He co-founded GRA&GREEN in 2017 and became CEO in 2018.

Investors · 6

Frequently asked questions

What does GRA&GREEN do?
GraGreen develops improved crop varieties using genome editing and traditional breeding methods to reduce resource inputs and increase agricultural yields. The company serves farmers and the agricultural industry with climate-resilient seeds and seedlings adapted to environmental stress.
Who are GRA&GREEN's investors?
GRA&GREEN's investors include Beyond Next Ventures, Kyoto University Innovation Capital, Seiho Investment Works, Shizuoka Capital, Techstars, UTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd..
Where is GRA&GREEN headquartered?
GRA&GREEN is headquartered in Nagoya, JP.