Bayer AG is a global life science company with four main segments: pharmaceuticals, consumer health, crop science, and animal health. In 2018, Bayer acquired Monsanto, including all of its operations in Israel and former subsidiaries. Bayer now operates in Israel through its fully owned subsidiary, Bayer Israel, which manages the pharmaceutical, consumer health, and crop science divisions. Additionally, Bayer runs an R&D site focused on vegetable seed breeding as part of its crop science division. Since 2022, Bayer has also been operating a Digital Hub in Israel, integrated into its global R&D network, which focuses on cybersecurity solutions. Furthermore, Bayer has partnered with the Israeli Innovation Authority to lead an International Climate Tech Program. Bayer is actively scouting Israeli innovations in pharma, agriculture, and digital health technologies, and conducts numerous clinical trials in Israel.