Joseph Saluri

NewLink Genetics Corp. is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company. It engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel immunotherapeutic products to improve cancer treatment options for patients and physicians. The firm's portfolio includes biologic and small molecule immunotherapy product candidates intended to treat a range of oncology indications. It products include HyperAcute Pancreas, HyperAcute Lung, HyperAcute Melanoma, HyperAcute Imunotherapies, NLG8189, and IDO Pathway Inhibitors. The company was founded by Charles J. Link and Nicholas N. Vahanian on June 4, 1999 and is headquartered in Ames, IA.

Prairie Pharms LLC produces human health products through the use of small molecule plant extracts. The company is headquartered in Nora Springs, IA.

Stine Seed Co. supplies and distributes variety of seeds. It provides corn and soybeans seeds. The firm also engages in various research works such as aerosol beam injector, genetics and biotech laboratory, and corn and soybean breeding program. The company was founded by Harry H. Stine in 1964 and is headquartered in Adel, IA.

Calyxt, Inc. is technology company. engages in delivering plant-based solutions. Its products include high oleic soybean oil, high fiber wheat, high oleic soybean meal, and low lignin alfalfa. The company was founded by Daniel F. Voytas and André Choulika on January 8, 2010 and is headquartered in Roseville, MN.