FGen has commercialized the nanoliter-reactor (NLR) screening platform that enables the fast analysis of cell libraries at rates of up to 106 clones per day, thus surpassing multi-well plate relying systems by orders of magnitude. The technique is based on the encapsulation of individual clones in hydrogel-microcarriers followed by phenotypic analysis for the benchmarking and selection of candidates with desired properties. Screening in NLRs is performed under process mimicking conditions, thus increasing the probability of a successful up-scaling, and is compatible with various cell types, such as bacteria, yeast, fungi, and mammalian cells.
16.03.2022
FGen and its ultra-high-throughput screening platform get acquired by Ginkgo Bioworks (venturekick.ch)
14.03.2022
Ginkgo Bioworks acquires FGen and its ultra-high-throughput screening platform (startupticker.ch)
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Venture Kick supports potential entrepreneurs with start capital up to CHF 150'000 as well as hands-on execution support and access to a nationwide network of investors and experts in the startup field. Multiple times per year, 8 selected projects get the opportunity to present their business ideas in front of a panel. The 5 most promising projects enter the support process. After 9 months at the latest, the startups incorporate and enter the market. Since 2007, Venture Kick has invested over CHF 58 million in over 1111 projects.
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fgen.ch/
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Basel
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February 2011
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