Partnerships

Backed by research and global expertise

Two institutions anchor our work — one bringing decades of agricultural science, the other bringing global IT and systems expertise.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) is renowned for agricultural research and education, with initiatives spanning bio-energy, biotechnology, integrated landscapes, environmental sustainability, food and agricultural systems, global climate change, family resiliency and public policy.

SkillNet Solutions

A global IT consulting services company with deep experience implementing systems for retail clients. Founded in 1996 in Silicon Valley, SkillNet has grown into a global enterprise with offices across the UK, Romania, the UAE, India and, most recently, Austin, Texas.