Commercialising Innovations in Enzyme Development and Production through Applimex Systems

Ourteam is recognised internationally as a leader
in the development and production of enzymes
for industrial applications. We have developed
intellectual property (including three granted
patents and two patent applications) covering
libraries of enzymes, methods for enhancing
enzymatic performance and also methods for
significantly improving the yields of difficult-
to-produce enzymes. This intellectual property
is being commercialised through Applimex
Systems Pty Ltd of which Macquarie University is
a 46% shareholder. Applimex Systems is currently
working with customers and strategic partners
in Australia, the US, Europe and India operating
inawidevarietyofindustriesincludingOil&
Gas, Biofuels, Food, biotechnology applications
and scientific research. Formed in August 2005,
Applimex currently employs eight people
and has been operating profitably for the
past two years.

TEAM:
Dr Moreland Gibbs
Dr Junior Teo, Professor Peter Bergquist,
Professor Helena Nevalainen and
Dr Georgina LearmonthMr

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• ENZYMEDEVELOPMENT