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Divergence is an outstanding strategic R&D partner for established and emerging firms with market channels in agriculture and infectious disease. Divergence's strength is outstanding science for discovery and early-stage product development. Third party relationships are important for our success to move products through later-stage development and into commercialization.

Divergence is committed to advancing its candidates of anti-parasitic compounds and plant traits through relationships with crop protection, animal health, and pharmaceutical companies, as well as other research entities. Our multiple research platforms (RNAi, STEM™, and Harvest™), extensive patent estate, and team of over twenty scientists offer compelling opportunities for partnerships. Divergence currently has major ongoing research collaborations in plant biotechnology and animal health, both of which have reached milestones and been extended. Divergence has also executed two additional licensing relationships.

Monsanto Company Monsanto Company
Divergence and Monsanto Company are working to develop technology that will impart the trait of nematode resistance on soybeans.
National Corn Growers Association National Corn Growers Association
With help from the NCGA, Divergence is working to develop nematode-resistant corn.
Animal Health Product Animal Health Product
Divergence and an undisclosed company implemented a research and commercial relationship in early 2006. The focus of the collaborative work is the discovery and development of a novel product in animal health. Details will be released at an appropriate time.
Danforth Plant Science Center Danforth Plant Science Center
Divergence collaborates with multiple Danforth investigators and utilizes core laboratories in analytical chemistry and microscopy.
Grants Grants
Divergence has a reputation for scientific excellence including receipt of over 25 grants.