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Pharma & Biopharma Startup Hub

ACCELERATE THE JOURNEY FROM RESEARCH TO COMMERCIALIZATION

Knowing what to expect, where to go for support, and accessing biotech startup resources can smooth the path for emerging biotech companies to discover, develop, optimize, and commercialize therapeutics faster and more efficiently.

We designed the Startup Hub to give emerging biotech startup companies one central location to access all the resources needed to kickstart and streamline your journey from discovery to manufacturing, from funding and protecting intellectual property to complying with global regulations.

From monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins to the most advanced cell and gene therapies, our comprehensive set of products and services will accelerate your workflows, reduce risk, and get you to the finish line faster. Whether you want us to do it for you, do it with you, or help you do it yourself, we’ll help ensure it’s done right the first time.


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Organoids

Organoids are in vitro models that closely replicate the complex physiology of native tissues while also being accessible, reproducible, and scalable like traditional culture methods. Choose colon organoids, lung organoid culture systems, and patient-derived organoids from our biobank.

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CRISPR & Gene Editing
CRISPR & Gene Editing

With decades of gene editing experience and an unsurpassed portfolio of CRISPR and ZFN technology patents, Sigma-Aldrich® Advanced Genomics delivers the highest quality reagents for your entire workflow, from early-stage discovery to translational research. Whether you are looking to knockout, knock-in, knockdown, or overexpress your targets, our comprehensive suite of CRISPR gene-editing tools and services will take your research Beyond the Bench.

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Bioactive Small Molecules
Bioactive Small Molecules

Explore 4,000+ potent probes to fine-tune target activity across diverse pathways and major classes. Get expert-designed bioactive small molecules for precise modulation.

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ZooMAb Antibodies
Antibodies

Explore our vast selection of primary, secondary, and recombinant monoclonal antibodies for ELISA, Western blot, and immunohistochemistry (IHC).

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Solutions and Resources to Position You for Clinical and Commercial Success

Outsourcing or DIY, explore the Startup Hub to find:

  • A vast portfolio of >300k products, reagents, and instruments for drug discovery, including solutions for analytical, biological, and chemistry applications
  • Reagents, raw materials, consumables, tools, systems, and services to develop, optimize, scale, and validate upstream and downstream processes
  • A team of experts who will collaborate with you to overcome process development challenges and optimize your workflow
  • Quality testing services
  • GMP manufacturing production facilities for your clinical trial supply of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), Fc-fusions, Fab fragments, recombinant proteins, and viral vectors
  • Educational resources on topics ranging from research to clinical development and commercialization
  • An online shopping platform

To find your way through today's emerging pharma and biopharma startup ecosystem, simply select any stage in the workflow below.

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Biotech Hub Resources Workflow

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Discovery

Identifying the considerations, resources, and support you need to develop a new biologics candidate

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Establishing safety and effectiveness for your Investigational New Drug (IND) application

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Accelerating your process development with tips, templates, and application guides

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Progressing from scale-up and tech transfer to quality production for trials and commercialization

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Connecting with resources and grant programs that can unlock your molecule’s potential

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Navigating one of the world’s most regulated industries starts with a trusted guide


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