India’s seed industry is rapidly expanding, driven by growing demand for high-quality, climate-resilient varieties, and is emerging as a key global growth market. In parallel, the Netherlands stands as a global leader in seed sector innovation and technology. This partnership brings together these complementary strengths to drive innovation, sustainability, and scale across the seed value chain. The initiative builds on a joint needs assessment by SeedNL and the Netherlands Embassy, which identified key opportunities for India–Netherlands collaboration in the seed sector. The Secretariat aligns closely with the Netherlands Embassy and operates under the broader India–Netherlands Joint Agricultural Working Group (JAWG) framework, which advances sustainable agriculture and supports shared SDG goals, with a focus on seed sector development and Centers of Excellence.
The Secretariat will focus on advancing Indo–Dutch collaboration to scale climate-resilient varieties, strengthening capacity through targeted training and field programs, driving policy and regulatory advocacy for an enabling ecosystem, and facilitating cross-border innovation, technology exchange, and best practices. The Secretariat is poised to work closely with the Netherlands Embassy in India. To steer this effort, a Steering Committee comprising key public and private stakeholders from both nations will provide strategic direction and ensure alignment with national priorities. The Secretariat will actively engage with industry players, government bodies, and enabling technology partners through workshops, roundtables, and platform meetings to identify opportunities and drive transformation.
About the Partners:
SeedNL is a public–private initiative of the Dutch government and seed industry, led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, and Dutch industry bodies like Plantum and NAO. It is dedicated to advancing global seed system transformation through innovation, policy engagement, and partnerships.
Sathguru Management Consultants, based in Hyderabad, brings over four decades of sectoral leadership in seed industry strategy, agri-innovation, and policy advisory across emerging markets. With deep technical and commercial expertise, Sathguru has played a pivotal role in shaping resilient and future-ready seed systems in India, South Asia, and Africa.
This initiative presents a unique opportunity for industry leaders to shape policy, forge R&D partnerships, expand access to global markets and technologies, and build a more resilient, innovation-led seed sector. We would be delighted to engage with you on how your organization can benefit from and contribute to this initiative.