Zwingenberg, Germany
BRAIN Biotech AG
Industrial biotech and fermentation services (since 1993).
BRAIN Biotech AG operates a R&D site in Zwingenberg, Germany, with over 30 years of experience delivering contract research services for biotech innovation. The company combines three core technology areas: enzyme and protein development, microorganism and production strain engineering, and bioprocess development with scale-up capabilities. Services span the full development workflow from discovery and optimization through industrial implementation, supported by CRISPR technology licensing for accelerated strain development.
The company positions itself as a contract research organization handling fermentation and biomass production alongside ingredient development work. Its service model emphasizes customized solutions tailored to client needs, with flexibility in technology selection and business structures. BRAIN Biotech supports industrial applications across multiple sectors, including food and beverage production through enzymes, food cultures, and tailored microbial strains designed for industrial-scale processes.
Capabilities
- Ingredients
- Flavors
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