General Presentation v.5 Introduction Biochemize S.L. is a biotechnological company focused in the design and development of processes based on biocatalysis. Our technological platform lies in the use of enzymes or microorganisms to perform chemical reactions able to substitute manufacturing processes based on classical organic chemistry. General Presentation v.5 Location We are located in Barcelona (Spain). Our work takes place in the laboratories of our strategic partners: CSIC-IQAC: Spanish Council for Scientific Research – Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia IQS: Institut Químic de Sarrià We are a CSIC-collaborating company General Presentation v.5 Location We have the corporative office also in Barcelona. BCNactiva: Fòrum Nord de la Tecnologia And a commercial office in Bangalore (India), at the offices of our partner PolycloneBio. General Presentation v.5 Our Technology Biochemize S.L. develops bioprocesses using biocatalysts (enzymes or microorganisms) in single or multiple transformation steps. Our technological platform P2B (Platform to Biochemize) is capable to perform high throughput screening of biocatalysts, reaction conditions, suitable substrates and products obtained. The screening can be done in a short period of time and renders information about different possible bioprocesses and conditions that could be further developed at a larger scale. General Presentation v.5 P2B – Platform To Biochemize P2B is the key to determine quickly with low risk and at very small scale if a conceptual biotransformation is technologically viable. Once the succeeding biocatalysts or bioprocesses have been identified, Biochemize S.L. investigates at lab scale the experimental conditions which can lead to the highest yields. Two approaches can be followed: P2B Bioprocess Development of bioprocesses suitable to substitute established synthetic procedures up to an industrial scale already P2B Discovery Perform biotransformations that can lead to a (new) chemical entity with improved features compared to the starting molecule General Presentation v.5 P2B – Platform To Biochemize The information obtained from P2B-Bioprocess allows estimations of productivity, costs and risks needed to confirm whether the process is feasible at industrial scale. P2B Screening of biocatalysts & conditions General Presentation v.5 Lab Scale Catalyst selection & conditions optimization Feasibility Estimation of Productivity, Costs & Risks Industrialization Products & Services Biochemize S.L. offers the following contract research services to customers: Technical Assessments and Consulting Development of biotechnology processes Obtaining building blocks Support in discovery of new chemical entities General Presentation v.5 Products & Services Technical Assessments and Consulting We offer theoretical evaluations and consulting to verify the feasibility of substituting chemical synthetic processes by biotechnology. (Experimental work is also possible) The assessments include estimations of yields, engineering needs, costs, risks, regulatory aspects, etc. Biochemize S.L. has a worldwide network of contacts: suppliers of biocatalysts, manufacturers, analytical services, researcher, advisors, etc. We offer consulting and contact extension possibilities to customers through our own network. General Presentation v.5 Products & Services Development of biotechnology processes Substitution of processes based on synthetic organic chemistry by biotechnology. A Bioprocess can be more efficient, costs saving or less contaminant A B C D A Bioprocess can be highly selective. Sometimes allows reducing synthetic pathways (e.g. protection/deprotection steps) The development ranges from theoretical design to industrial scale-up and implementation. This latter phase is carried out by the customer under the support and supervision of Biochemize S.L. General Presentation v.5 Products & Services Obtaining of building blocks Building blocks obtained by biotechnology can be used as alternative source of reagents, starting materials and intermediates for chemical synthesis. Building blocks can help to reduce synthesis steps of current processes or skipping reagents or intermediates hazardous, unstable, or complex to be obtained. General Presentation v.5 Products & Services Support in discovery of new chemical entities Synthesis of potential new chemical entities through biotechnology approaches. Biocatalysts can be used to obtain new lead, lead optimization, me-too and me-better compounds by modification of already available structures. Strategy especially interesting for molecules of natural origin and/or complex structure. Biotechnological transformations can be applied to obtain a new molecule without complex synthetic processes or avoiding the use of synthetic reagents that can deeply change the original structure. Biochemize S.L. can perform High Throughput Screening through the P2B technology. General Presentation v.5 Operations Biochemize S.L. offers the most outstanding and up to date technology options, while maintaining an industrial scope. If necessary, many operations can be outsourced to other companies and research centres under our direction and supervision. We have a powerful network of contacts in biocatalysis and bioprocessing. Several partnership agreements have been established. Advisors Analytical Services Biocatalyst Suppliers Bioprocessing Services Biotransformation Experts Enzyme Screening Enzyme Immobilization Genetic Engineering Manufacturers Research & Development Scaling-Up Services General Presentation v.5 Austria Bulgaria China Denmark Ireland Italy Korea Netherlands Spain United Kingdom United States Operations Biochemize S.L. is able to perform many biocatalyzed transformations. Our most recent experience is based on the following reactions: OH O R CH2 OH Y R H R O O R C N OH R R O-R' Ester Formation & hydrolysis Transamidation Transesterification O R Amide Formation, Hydrolysis, Hydration & dehydration General Presentation v.5 Aldol reaction X Oxidation & Reduction Nitrile Formation & hydrolysis O N R' R'' Project Management Biochemize S.L. follows a project management approach which comprises several development phases: P2B Bioprocess Theoretical Evaluation PHASE I P2B Discovery Bibliography Assessment Experimental Exploratory Research Technology Development PHASE II PHASE III PHASE IV Biotransform. Screening Biocatalyst Selection & Reproduction Compound Characteriz. Scale-Up Industrial Implement. PHASE V Small Scale Production Each phase is not planned nor quoted until the previous phase is not completed and the results presented. Control of Risks and Costs: The customer decides the project continuation at each phase depending on results and conclusions obtained so far. General Presentation v.5 Why contracting Biochemize? We offer the most outstanding and up to date technology options. Industrial scope guaranteed: productivity, costs and risks are the key drivers of our evaluations. Our technology platform (P2B) is a powerful tool for fast, low risk and small scale proof of concept verifications. We increase the success possibilities through the P2B platform and our network of contacts. Project management based on a development by phases approach. The customer controls the risks and costs associated to the project development. General Presentation v.5 Contact Corporative Office Marie Curie 8–14,08042 Barcelona, Spain Parc Tecnològic BCNord, BCNactiva Jaume Mir E-mail: info@biochemize.com Founder CEO and Business Development Telephone: +34 93 291 77 77 E-mail: jmir@biochemize.com Commercial Office Cell phone: +34 693 72 39 23 437 40th Cross 5th Block Jayanagar Bangalore 560041, India Telephone: +91 80 266387667 67 General Presentation v.5 General Presentation v.5