Benefit from proven technology platforms and expertise already applied in our own industrial product development - available to you through tailored contract research projects.

For more than three decades, we have been providing deep expertise in enzyme technology, microbial strain development and bioprocess development to ensure each customer benefits from our advanced technology package and USPs. Some projects follow a clear and direct path. Others require pioneering approaches and venturing into uncharted territory. 

Thanks to the breadth and versatility of our technologies, we can combine them in the smartest way to tackle even the most complex challenges. With a long track record in providing research services for industries, we understand what matters most: Delivering biosolutions and innovative products that pay off for you as our customers. 

Benefit from unique opportunities

• The proprietary MetXtra™ platform to identify novel biocatalytic solutions while supporting strong IP positions and freedom to operate. 
• Customers gain access to unique strain collections from our BioArchive, proven industrial production strains, and Plug & Produce technology for rapidly identifying the right production strain. 
• Proprietary CRISPR-BMC genome-editing tools, bioinformatics, and AI accelerate targeted, efficient, and cost-effective strain development. 

By integrating these capabilities with bioprocess and scale-up expertise, we deliver tailored solutions ready for industrial production and long-term commercial success.

We support you

• in identifying and optimizing suitable enzymes for your application (enzyme biocatalysts),
• in identifying and optimizing suitable microbial strains for your application (microbial biocatalysts),
• in engineering robust microbial production strains to produce your molecule of interest,
• in designing efficient and scalable bioprocesses for commercial production, and
• in accessing licensable technologies for use in your own laboratories

 Whatever your scientific challenge, we provide the technologies, expertise, and partnership models needed to move your innovation forward.

How to collaborate with us

From initial exchange to contract signing

Step 1: Initial exchange

Initial exchange with our Business Development team will provide specific advice on which scientific approaches may be expedient.

Step 2: Technical advice

Technical support from our scientists underpins the advice.

Step 3: Joint project discussion

Presentation and discussion of our proposal that includes a scientific project plan, commercial terms and cost overview.

Step 4: Project planning

The project is planned based on FTE in different project phases with associated go-/no-go decisions.

Step 5: Contract negotiation

Depending on the strains and technologies used, we negotiate potential tech access fee, performance-based milestone payments, as well as licences / royalties.

Step 6: Contract signing

Signing of an appropriate contract that fulfills the interests and expectations of both parties. 

 

This is what you can get from us

Exclusivity

We offer to work exclusively with one client in a scientific field for the agreed duration.

Intellectual Property

You may receive IP for your specific solution. Background IP and know-how remain with the original partner.

Full transparency

All results and data achieved will be shared frequently during the project. A comprehensive scientific report will be provided at the end of the collaboration.

Confidentiality

We treat all project data and customer information with the utmost confidentiality, as standard in our business since our incorporation back in 1993.

Full control 

You are sitting in the driver seat. Our projects are stage-gated projects with Go-/No-go decisions at each stage. If needed, we can adjust work packages together based on the results. We offer regular project meetings to discuss the project status.

Material transfer

The developed biological material and, depending on the project, also test material and samples may be shipped for tests in your facilities.

Challenge us!

Whatever your scientific challenge, we provide the technologies, expertise, and partnership models needed to move your innovation forward.