Nurturing Innovation
We believe in science coupled with real-life impact, where innovation brings discovery to market. Located in 39 North, we are a driver in building a stronger innovation community, helping grow a 21st century economy to meet the challenges ahead.
Technology Transfer
While scientific discoveries are happening in our labs, the impact happens in the field. We provide outstanding plant science research so new technologies can get out into the marketplace and create solutions for some of our most pressing challenges. From emerging start-ups to large corporations, we collaborate with a broad range of partners to facilitate the impact of our science.
BRDG Park
The Bio Research & Development Growth (BRDG) Park located on our campus serves as a vital resource to startups and mid-stage companies, the North American headquarters of international companies and an on-site workforce training and equipment loan program. Companies are in close proximity to the Danforth Center's cutting-edge core facilities and benefit from programming and support from the 39 North Agtech Innovation District.
39 North
39 North is a 600 hundred-acre innovation district in St. Louis anchored by the Danforth Center, BRDG Park, and Helix Center. At 39 North, we’re building and championing a place and an idea that, hundreds of years from now, history will celebrate as changing the world and forever improving the human condition--both in St. Louis and around the world.