Insights & Resources
Guidance, templates, and answers to help innovators collaborate with clarity and confidence.
Idea2Impact™ – Rallis Agri Innovation Ecosystem is built on transparency, fairness, and structured collaboration.
This section provides clear guidance, ready-to-use templates, and answers to common questions to help innovators understand the collaboration process and engage effectively
with Rallis.
Whether you are a farmer, researcher, startup, or company, these resources are designed to
make your journey simple, secure, and well-informed.
Guidelines & Templates
To help innovators prepare high-quality submissions and understand collaboration expectations upfront.
Concept Note Template
A structured format to describe your innovation clearly and concisely.
INCLUDES
- Problem statement
- Background and context
- Proposed solution
- Objectives and methodology
- Expected benefits and impact
- Scope of work and next steps
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Template
Ensures confidentiality and secure information sharing
between Rallis and innovators.
INCLUDES
- Confidential information definition
- Usage and disclosure obligations
- Duration and termination clauses
Trial & Testing Guidelines
Outlines expectations for laboratory, greenhouse, and field trials conducted with Rallis.
Includes
- Trial design principles
- Data collection and documentation
- Safety and compliance requirements
- Roles and responsibilities
IP & Royalty Framework Overview
A simplified guide explaining how Rallis approaches IP ownership, licensing, and benefit sharing.
Includes
- Creator-owned IP models
- Joint IP scenarios
- Licensing and royalty principles
- Commercialization pathways
Frequently Asked Questions
To help innovators prepare high-quality submissions and understand collaboration expectations upfront.
General
Who can submit an innovation to Idea2Impact™ – Rallis Agri Innovation Ecosystem?
Any farmer, researcher, startup, MSME, academic institution, or company with a relevant agricultural innovation can submit.
Does my idea need to be fully developed to submit?
No. Early-stage ideas, proof-of-concepts, research insights, or pilot learnings are welcome.
Is there a cost to submit an innovation?
No. Submission to the platform is free of charge.
Confidentiality & IP
How is my idea protected?
All detailed information is shared only after signing a mutual NDA. Rallis follows strict confidentiality and IP governance practices.
Who owns the intellectual property?
IP ownership depends on the collaboration model and is clearly defined in the mutual agreement. Rallis follows creator-respecting and transparent IP frameworks.
Will Rallis file patents using my idea without my consent?
No. Any IP filing or commercialization is done only as per agreed terms.
Evaluation & Process
How are innovations evaluated?
Innovations are reviewed by a cross-functional team covering R&D, Seeds, Business, Strategy, Legal, and Supply Chain.
How long does the evaluation process take?
Timelines vary based on complexity, but Rallis follows a milestone-based process with clear communication at each stage.
What happens if my idea is not selected?
You will receive feedback wherever possible. Non-selection does not prevent resubmission with improvements or for other domains.
Trials & Commercialization
Will Rallis conduct trials for my innovation?
Yes, selected innovations may undergo laboratory, greenhouse, or field trials based on feasibility and alignment.
Does selection guarantee commercialization?
No. Selection enables evaluation and testing. Commercialization decisions are based on performance, feasibility, and market potential.
Will innovators receive royalties or benefits?
Yes. Where commercialization occurs, innovators are rewarded through pre-agreed royalty or benefit-sharing models.
Collaboration & Support
Can I collaborate with Rallis in multiple domains?
Yes, if your innovation spans multiple domains, it can be evaluated accordingly.
Can international innovators collaborate with Rallis?
Yes, subject to regulatory, legal, and strategic considerations.
Who can I contact for support or queries?
You can reach the Open Innovation team via the Contact Us page.
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