Recipient Organization
MICHIGAN STATE UNIV
(N/A)
EAST LANSING,MI 48824
Performing Department
Entomology
Non Technical Summary
The global population continues to grow and is expected to reach 9.5 Billion by the year 2050.The food and nutritional security remain a critical global issue. With the emerging trends of globalization, agriculture has become a global sector.The food systems, agribusinesses and markets are global and international trade is growing.The role of private sector in food and agriculture is expanding and public-private sector partnerships (PPPs) are critical to meet the global challenges and capture new opportunities.International cooperation and collaboration is a hallmark of Michigan State University (MSU). MSU continues to play an important role in international agricultural research and development through collaborative research, education, outreach and technology transfer programs throughout the world. The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at MSU has had a long history of international agriculture development. Numerous scientists associated with MSU AgBioResearch are actively engaged in collaborative research programs nationally and internationally. Developing countries are becoming countries of opportunities.The food and agriculture sector is global and there are opportunities for MSU scientists to collaborate with national and international scientists, public and private organizations to address some of the world's pressing problems in food, agriculture and natural resources. Global collaboration is essential for a productive Michigan and U.S. agriculture. Mutually beneficial collaborations with international scientists allows MSU scientists to develop and test their theories and technologies in many diverse microclimates. Collaborations with international scientists also helps MSU scientists to identify and access technologies that will help make Michigan's agriculture more productive, sustainable and profitable.The AgBioResearch affiliated faculty members are generating technologies and methods that could have potential applications around the world that can have tremendous impacts on food and nutrition security, livelihoods as well as economic growth worldwide. Economic growth in least developed countries (LDCs) will help increase the demand for Michigan's agricultural commodities and products. However, more research is needed to analyze and evaluate the feasibility and demand for MSU's technologies for wider adaptability, applicability, and scale-up. Also, concerted efforts are needed to build effective public-private partnerships to help achieve these goals. This proposed project addresses this research need to generate mutual benefits for both Michigan and global agriculture.Given the broad scope of innovations originating from Michigan State University's research programs, the proposed research on technology transfer and commercialization broadly aligns well with all of the knowledge areas of the USDA.
Animal Health Component
50%
Research Effort Categories
Basic
(N/A)
Applied
50%
Developmental
50%
Goals / Objectives
Enhance the global engagement of AgBioResearch Scientists and U.S. Agribusinesses in the important food and agricultural problems facing Michigan and the world.Specific objectives:In collaboration with MSU Innovation Center (MSU-T Office), identify existing and emerging technologies generated by AgBioResearch and MSU with potential applications and market opportunities in target emerging countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.Analyze the policy, regulatory, and business environment for technology transfer and commercialization.Develop collaborative linkages and public-private partnerships that would enable piloting of potential innovations from MSUIdentify international scientists and institutions that will collaborate with MSU scientists on important research projects, including joint grant proposals.Identify international technologies that will help Michigan agriculture become more productive, profitable and sustainable.Help Michigan companies and Michigan agricultural products connect with international markets.Help Michigan farmers become more aware of international farming systems and global market opportunities.
Project Methods
The research methodology will entail the following:In key priorities countries of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at MSU, conduct a stakeholders consultation to identify key constraints that match with available technologies at MSU and with public and private sector partners.For the short-listed technologies with global potential, on the ground analysis and feasibility studies will be conducted to determine policy, regulatory, and business environment for pilot studies and commercialization. This will be done in collaboration with international partner institutions from public and/or private sector.Identify research opportunities for MSU scientists to conduct an action research along the technology and product value-chain.Initiate PPPs and establish Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for long-term partnerships.Overall, research methodologies will include in-country experts and research interns to assist with the data collection, analysis, policy assessment, publication, and dissemination.