Breeding Business Series

The commercial cannabis industry presents unique opportunities and challenges for plant breeders. This series explores the business aspects of cannabis breeding, from intellectual property considerations to building sustainable breeding enterprises.

Series Overview

This learning path is designed for:

  • Aspiring commercial breeders
  • Existing breeders looking to scale operations
  • Entrepreneurs entering the cannabis genetics space
  • Legal professionals working with breeding businesses
  • Researchers interested in commercialization

What You’ll Learn

  • Intellectual property strategies for plant varieties
  • Business models for breeding operations
  • Legal and regulatory considerations
  • Marketing and branding unique genetics
  • Collaborative breeding approaches
  • Scaling production and distribution

Prerequisites

  • Understanding of basic breeding principles
  • Familiarity with cannabis genetics
  • Knowledge of selection methods
  • Awareness of regulatory landscape

Articles in This Series

  1. Intellectual Property in Cannabis Breeding - Plant patents, PVP, and open-source alternatives
  2. Building a Breeding Business - Business models and scaling strategies
  3. Collaborative Breeding Networks - Participatory breeding and community approaches