Seed Industry Program
Traits | Technology | Regulations | Markets | Strategy
19 – 22 January 2026 | Hyderabad, India
SIP is a thought provoking and intensive four-day course for Seed Industry Professionals encompassing
Cornell University
Cornell University, an Ivy League University located in Ithaca, New York is in the forefront of education, research and extension in the area of agriculture, food science, technology and regulations.
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), instrumental in establishing the International Agricultural Research System, has been involved in education and research partnerships in several countries in Asia, since the Green Revolution. CALS has strong linkages with the global seed sector in providing access to genetic resources and in transferring technologies that are appropriate for incorporating relevant traits in various crops. Centre for Technology Licensing (CTL) is a repository of intellectual properties generated at Cornell University. 
Cornell is in the forefront of genomics driven advancements in crop trait improvement.
Cornell University breaks through disciplinary walls – combining unparalleled teaching and research with a hands-on culture to bring new thinking and new solutions to some of today’s biggest challenges.
Sathguru
Sathguru Management Consultants is a global research and consulting firm leading research and consulting with an emphasis on emerging markets. Its deeper engagement in markets across the globe, provides enterprises and government with a thorough understanding of the contemporary challenges and ways to access innovation to overcome them.
The Corporate Life Sciences Strategy Group interacts with local and international government bodies and private sector companies to provide strategic advisory services, regulatory capacity building and technology management support. Sathguru pursues research and advisory for the seed sector in accessing technologies for contemporary trait needs, regulatory adherence and market access. Sathguru has developed frameworks for number of countries in areas such as biotechnology and intellectual property management regulations.
About Seed Industry Program (SIP)
Global seed industry is undergoing significant transformation due to rapid strides made in traits development, traits convergence and smarter reach of products to growers and application of information analytics for strategic business growth. Organizations from the seed sector need to prepare themselves for the changing dynamics of markets, technology flow, regulatory frameworks, and the strategic convergence of the input industry to provide holistic solutions to farmers.
Cornell Sathguru Executive Education has designed this program for the seed industry professionals. The course perfectly blends technology, strategic, regulatory and market elements through an intensive exposure. The participants will gain insights into aligning various forces influencing seed industry dynamics and prepare themselves to gain and retain competitive advantage.
Program Deliverables
The intensive course covers key areas such as:
Trends and Strategies
Regulations
Market Dynamics and Marketing
Research and Technology Management
Methodology
- Lectures, group exercises & case studies: The course will engage the participants in practical discussions, lectures, group exercises and case discussions focused on strategic decision approaches in overarching areas of seed sector
- Interaction with the faculty: The course facilitates interaction and learning opportunities from the world-renowned international experts who are recognized for their research and experience.
- Cross-cultural and Cross-enterprise learning: An insightful learning experience from a diverse cohort of professionals working in the same sector from around the world. The diversity of the participants provide unique networking opportunities and cutting-edge knowledge, that widens perspectives and expands the scope for strategic thinking.
Who will benefit?
- Senior managers from the seed industry, involved in strategy, market development, product management, research, regulation and operations.
- Regulators from federal and state governments engaged in regulating the seed sector
- Senior managers from public extension and research organizations
- Public researchers
Course Faculty
Ronnie Coffman
International Professor of Plant Breeding
K.V. Raman
Course Co-Director
Vijayaraghavan
Course Co-Director
Ragunathan
Director of Sathguru Management Consultants
Alan George Taylor
Professor of Horticulture at CALS
Richard Cahoon
Technology Transfer Expert
Michael Gore
Professor and Chair, School of Integrative Plant Science Plant Breeding and Genetics Section
Our Faculty Speak
Program Date
Our Esteemed Alumni
The Diversity of our Participants
Our Esteemed Alumni
Past Participants Feedback
More than 1000 leaders from the seed industry participated in the program over the years and found the program “truly transformative”, Here’s a glimpse of what they shared-
“I learned current trends in the industry and new ways of working like- the use of phenolic, robotics, and how data is important in making decisions.” – Makarand Keshaorao Pande, East West Seed India Pvt Ltd
“The discussion of Indian IP law and procedures alone was worth the cost of the course.” – Jay Hulbert, Ag Alumni Seed
“I gained a renewed perspective on the Global seed industry scenario and how it works. Valuation of R&D and marketing and supply chain planning and its impact on overall business are my key takeaways to shaping our company at a global standard.” – Mohammad Mizanur Rahaman, ACI Seed
“This program helped me in understanding future requirements in technology, happenings across the globe, and their relevance.” – S James William, Indo-American Hybrid Seeds (India) Pvt. Ltd
“It was a very comprehensive program with diverse aspects crucial for the growth of seed companies. It increased my knowledge of supply chain marketing etc. I will use this in my current role” – Vijai Kumar Tiwari, Mahindra Agri Solutions Ltd.
“Learned key trends in the seed industry. Connected with peers with diverse background and learned from their experiences.” – Sunil Kumar, Corteva Agriscience
“Highly recommended program for agri professionals to gain a new perspective on the Seed Industry from the past, present, and future.” – Anish Kumar P K, Advanta Enterprises Limited.
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