Nichino enters a joint venture with Ghent University
(27-06-2025) Ghent University and Nichino signed an MoU to jointly develop sustainable crop protection. The partnership, launched in May 2025, focuses on innovation, food security, and knowledge exchange between academia and industry.
Ghent University and its affiliated Incubation and Innovation Centre (IIC UGent) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nihon Nohyaku Co., Ltd. (Nichino), a Japan-based leader in crop protection R&D, to collaborate on the development of sustainable agricultural crop protection products. This partnership combines Ghent University’s strong expertise in crop protection with Nihon Nohyaku’s expertise in formulation to address the significant challenges in food security and climate change. Through this collaboration, Ghent University and Nihon Nohyaku aim to develop environmentally innovative products and promote knowledge exchange.
A MoU was signed in Tokyo between Rik Van De Walle, rector of Ghent University and Mr. Motoba, Managing Executive Officer of R&D Nichino. The signing ceremony took place at the Belgian Embassy in the presence of the Flemish Prime Minister, Matthias Diependaele. “We strongly believe that open collaboration between academia and industry is key to solving the pressing challenges in sustainable agriculture and food security. That is why this partnership is more than a location decision. It is a strategic step toward joint innovation, talent exchange, and scientific progress, “ says rector Rik Van De Walle. The joint venture between both parties started at the beginning of May 2025.