Inari Agriculture

Inari Agriculture, Inc. emerged in 2016, born from Flagship Pioneering with a bold vision: to revolutionize the global food system. What began as an ambitious endeavor to harness cutting-edge science for agriculture has rapidly evolved into a leading SEEDesign™ company. The journey started with a recognition that traditional plant breeding, while foundational, needed a significant leap forward to address the mounting pressures of climate change, food security, and the economic well-being of farmers. Inari set out to build a new paradigm, one where seeds are meticulously designed to thrive, requiring fewer natural resources and boosting productivity.

The company's early years were marked by intensive research and development, establishing its core SEEDesign™ platform. This platform uniquely integrates AI-powered predictive design with a pioneering multiplex gene editing toolbox. This powerful combination allows Inari to delve into the immense biological complexity of plants, identifying and implementing precise genetic edits to unlock their full potential. The focus has been on major crops like corn, soybeans, and wheat, aiming for step-change improvements in yield, water and nitrogen-use efficiency. As Inari grew, it expanded its physical footprint beyond its Cambridge, Massachusetts headquarters, establishing research and development sites in West Lafayette, Indiana, and Ghent, Belgium, to be closer to key agricultural regions and tap into global talent. The company has consistently attracted significant investment, underscoring the confidence in its innovative approach and its potential to deliver impactful solutions. Today, Inari stands as a testament to how visionary science and a commitment to sustainability can converge to create a more resilient and productive agricultural future, working in partnership with seed companies to bring these innovations to farmers worldwide.