Project Scope:
Our client, a leading seed company in India with a diversified product portfolio, wanted Sathguru to assess its field crop research and development program and develop a strategic roadmap for growth that aligns with and contributes to the company’s vision for 2033.
Situational Analysis:
Our client engaged Sathguru for a comprehensive evaluation of the field crop research program with regards to its current portfolio, germplasm pool, enabling technologies, research programs, systems and processes for identification of avenues for growth, mapping these opportunities with current industry trends, and developing a strategic roadmap to drive and sustain future growth.
Scope/ Approach:
- Sathguru conducted a gap analysis of segment-wise crop portfolios based on competitive landscaping to identify strengths and gaps in the current portfolio as per market preferences.
- Sathguru assessed the client’s germplasm pool and crop genetic resources against current and future market demands, breeding goals, and technological integration to develop and deliver a robust pipeline and hybrids with market-preferred traits.
- Sathguru evaluated the client’s R&D strength, research infrastructure, and technological preparedness to deliver market-preferred competitive products.
- Conducted a detailed assessment of potential collaborations for speed breeding and germplasm access, reviewed the human resource landscape and determined investment requirements for R&D initiatives and product pipeline development.
Recommendations:
- Sathguru, based on its assessment of the current portfolio and pipeline, and existing R&D infrastructure, recommended strategies for expanding the portfolio focusing on market-preferred and futuristic traits
- Sathguru provided recommendations for streamlining breeding efforts to address critical gaps and explore possibilities of collaborations with national and international institutes to facilitate access to a strong germplasm pool and cutting-edge technologies.
- Sathguru proposed strategies to intensify efforts to fast-track and develop market-winning products and enhance business support systems to streamline operational processes for optimized performance.
- Provided recommendations for improving processes and systems to enhance research efficiencies.
Impact/ Result/ Client benefit:
The client has started implementing the recommendations, focusing on prioritizing research programs and expanding the portfolio. They are also strategizing pipeline acceleration, optimizing breeding goals, integrating technologies, and upgrading systems.