Madhya Pradesh discussed collaboration with AI based protein innovation company Shiru at WEF Davos 2026. Research, pilot projects and investment opportunities in the agriculture, food and life sciences sectors were agreed upon.
During the World Economic Forum – 2026 in Davos, Madhya Pradesh’s Principal Secretary Industrial Policy and Investment Promotion, Shri Raghavendra Kumar Singh met Dr. Jasmine Hume, CEO and Founder of Shiru, a leading company of AI based protein innovation, and discussed the possibilities of cooperation. Topics related to advanced protein innovation, agriculture-based inputs and applied research were discussed in detail in the meeting.
Shiru’s AI-powered protein discovery and design platform
During the meeting, Shiru Company unveiled its AI-powered protein discovery and design platform. Through this platform, high quality and readily usable protein ingredients are developed for industries.
The company said its portfolio consists of about 77 percent natural proteins. Shiru also has strong capabilities in technology licensing and a globally scalable, capital-efficient production model.
Use of innovation in the food, health and cosmetics sectors
Dr. Jasmine Hume, CEO of Shiru, said that the main use of the company’s protein innovations is in the food sector. Apart from this, their potential use in cosmetics and health sectors was also highlighted.
The meeting also discussed the company’s global business network and partnership-based model, covering key markets such as the EU, Canada, Latin America, Asia (including Thailand) and India.
Shiru’s special interest in agriculture sector
During the discussion, CEO of Shiru expressed keen interest in the strong agricultural system of Madhya Pradesh. The meeting agreed upon collaboration with universities and agricultural research institutes, identification of crop-based protein inputs, and possibilities of developing the state as a hub for applied research, pilot projects and future production.
Roadmap for further action and cooperation
As a further plan of action, both sides agreed to further meetings on identification of suitable universities and agricultural research institutes in the state, assessment of crop availability and suitability, review of pilot projects and contract manufacturing opportunities, and commercial and research partnerships.
This initiative reflects the state government’s continued efforts towards attracting innovation-led investment and further strengthening Madhya Pradesh’s role in the agri-food and life sciences sector.