Pichia pastoris (syn. Komagataella phaffii), a methylotrophic yeast, is a proven platform for pharmaceutical protein production. However, its potential reaches far beyond. As a reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient platform for recombinant protein expression, Pichia is equally suited for industrial enzymes, food & feed, diagnostics, and biomaterials.
First step towards scaling chemical production from CO₂
Latest NewsAs part of the green transformation of North Rhine-Westphalia’s former coal-mining region, independent assessors have recommended the co-financing of two biotechnology processes developed at pilot scale by Evonik Industries AG, with the aim of advancing them to demonstration scale. The third funding round of the “Produktives.NRW” call includes approximately €70 million from the EU’s Just Transition Fund (JTF) allocated to six projects.
Nuclidium fuels next radiopharma wave
Latest NewsBasel-based NUCLIDIUM AG has successfully closed a Series B financing round of CHF 79 million (EUR 84 million) to advance the development of its copper-based radiopharmaceutical platform. The round was led by Kurma Growth Opportunities Fund, Angelini Ventures, Wellington Partners, and Neva SGR, a company of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group.
Actithera: Radiopharma Funding Gathers Huge Momentum
Latest NewsThe biotech company Actithera, with locations in Cambridge, USA, and Oslo, Norway, has successfully closed a major Series A round, raising US $75.5 million. Its isotope-agnostic platform — designed with a specific focus on the interaction between linker and target molecule — has attracted strong interest from a wide range of investors. However, the path to this achievement was not as straightforward as anticipated, CEO Andreas Goutopoulos told European Biotech News.
Ciloa SAS secures €6.5m to advance lead candidate APN-sEV into clinical development
Latest NewsFrench biotech Ciloa SAS has received a €6.5m grant to advance its adiponectin-loaded exosome candidate, APN-sEV, into Phase I safety trials, ahead of efficacy evaluation in indications including type 2 diabetes, obesity, and liver fibrosis.
Solar Foods continues expansion in the US
Latest NewsAfter Finnish protein powder producer Solarfoods signed a strategic agreement with two US food manufacturers to supply 6,000 tonnes of Solein from 2030 onwards, the company has now announced a more concrete partnership with US flavour manufacturer Sensapure Flavours Inc.
Enzymatica CEO steps down
AppointmentsThe CEO of Lund-based Enzymatica AB, Claus Egstrand, is stepping down from his role. CFO Therese Filmersson will also leave her position. The process of finding their successors has already begun.
Unlocking Pichia for industry
BackgroundPichia pastoris (syn. Komagataella phaffii), a methylotrophic yeast, is a proven platform for pharmaceutical protein production. However, its potential reaches far beyond. As a reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient platform for recombinant protein expression, Pichia is equally suited for industrial enzymes, food & feed, diagnostics, and biomaterials.
IZB-Start-up ions.bio
Sponsored PublicationsIions.bio was founded in 2024 and is located in the Innovation and Startup Centre IZB in Planegg-Martinsried.
European Commission to fund Life Sciences Strategy using Cohesion Fund resources
Latest NewsThe European Commission last week unveiled its Life Sciences Strategy, which aims to elevate Europe’s biotechnology sector from third to first place globally by 2030, backed by an investment of €10bn. These funds are to be reallocated to food, agricultural, pharmaceutical and industrial biotechnology sectors.
Ensuring flexibility and resilience
BackgroundIn today’s rapidly evolving world, adapting to demand volatilities while ensuring uninterrupted supply of biological medicines is more critical than ever. At Boehringer Ingelheim, our global biopharmaceutical network delivers flexibility, resilience, and reliability. By leveraging harmonised procedures, standardised setups, and innovative logistics, we ensure the biologics we produce reach those in need – even during unexpected challenges.