ILVO-PLANT 39, Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek (ILVO) Eenheid Plant, Protealis N.V.,

ILVO (Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek) is a prominent Flemish research institute headquartered in Belgium, dedicated to the advancement of sustainable agriculture, horticulture, and fisheries. Established as a public scientific institution, it serves as a bridge between academic research and practical implementation in the field. The organization’s Plant unit focuses on high-level biotechnological research, breeding innovation, and the development of resilient crop varieties. With a strong commitment to addressing global food security challenges, ILVO leverages extensive laboratory facilities and experimental fields to drive scientific breakthroughs that support modern farming practices.

A key milestone in the institute's recent history is its strategic partnership with Protealis N.V., a mission-driven company that emerged from ILVO’s long-term research efforts in legume innovation. Protealis specializes in the development of sustainable, high-protein crops, particularly soy, specifically adapted to Northern European climates. By combining ILVO’s world-class breeding expertise and proprietary genetic platforms with Protealis’s commercial focus, the collaboration has positioned itself as a leader in plant protein sovereignty. Today, the organizations are recognized for their commitment to circular economy principles and their efforts to reduce Europe's dependence on imported protein sources through innovative, locally-adapted breeding technologies.