Innovation Ecosystems (IES)

NSF TARDISS’ Innovation Ecosystems (IES) actively engages industry – manufacturers, growers, investors, startups and other corporate partners – across three research areas of (1) bioengineering (genetic improvements), (2) crop engineering (growing practices), and (3) latex and rubber engineering (extraction, materials characterization and product development for industrial-scale use). It offers industry members the opportunity to shape research, connect with natural rubber researchers, identify emerging talent, and gain early access to new technology and innovations. Membership is tiered to meet the diverse interests, scales of operation, and sector representation of prospective members.  Please email our Innovation Ecosystem Director, Zach Williams, [email protected] for more information on membership.