Membio is developing a fully automated, single-use bioreactor system designed for cell and gene therapy manufacturing, providing a consistent environment for cell growth across scales from 0.2 to 10 liters. This platform addresses the challenges of cost-effective and scalable production, enabling manufacturers to achieve reliable results without the need for multiple processes.
Funding
$4.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Cell and gene therapy manufacturing faces challenges in achieving cost-effective and scalable production while maintaining consistent cell growth environments across different scales. Traditional bioreactor systems often require multiple processes to achieve reliable results at varying volumes.
Solution
Membio offers a fully automated, single-use bioreactor system designed to streamline cell and gene therapy manufacturing. The benchtop bioreactor system provides a consistent environment for cell growth across scales ranging from 0.2 to 10 liters. This proprietary design enables manufacturers to achieve reliable and reproducible results at any scale, eliminating the need for multiple processes and reducing overall production costs. The system simplifies the scaling process, ensuring consistent cell culture conditions regardless of the bioreactor volume.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes cell and gene therapy manufacturers, research institutions, and biopharmaceutical companies seeking cost-effective and scalable bioreactor solutions for cell culture and production.
Features
- Fully automated operation for hands-free cell culture management
- Single-use design to eliminate cross-contamination risks and reduce cleaning validation
- Proprietary bioreactor design ensuring consistent cell environment across 0.2 to 10 liter scales
- Integrated control system for precise monitoring and adjustment of critical process parameters (e.g., temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen)
- Intuitive software interface for process monitoring, data logging, and remote control