This article showcases our top picks for the best German startups focusing on Biopharma. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Biopharma industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting-edge startups to established brands. We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation: Idea, route to market, product
- Exceptional growth and strategy
- Management
- Social impact
BioNTech: Founded in 2008 in Mainz, BioNTech emphasizes individualized cancer treatments, harnessing advanced platforms like mRNA therapeutics and engineered cell therapies. Their commitment to innovation extends to collaborations and state-of-the-art manufacturing, aiming to globally provide personalized therapies.
Evotec: Life science firm that emphasizes innovative patient therapeutics. They harness the “Data-driven R&D Autobahn to Cures” for collaborative ventures. With 5,000+ professionals at 17 locations, they aim for a leading co-owned therapeutic pipeline.
CureVac: Based in Tübingen, CureVac is listed as CVAC on Nasdaq, and has over 20 years in messenger RNA (mRNA) technology, leveraging it to combat diseases. Through collaborations, like with GSK, they’re innovating in vaccines, cancer treatments, and rare disease therapies. Based in Tübingen, Germany, they operate globally with a robust clinical pipeline.
Cardior Pharmaceuticals: Cardior Pharmaceuticals, a foremost clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm, is at the forefront of RNA-based therapies targeting heart diseases. Utilizing unique non-coding RNAs, they target the core issues of cardiac dysfunctions. They aim to offer groundbreaking therapies and diagnostics globally.
Eleva: Based in Freiburg, Eleva develops novel biological therapies with its pharmaceutical partners. The privately-held company leverages its unique moss-based production platform to produce supreme biologics like antibodies, replacement enzymes, or fusion toxins. Eleva has successfully developed drug candidates for clinical phases.
Isotopen Technologien München: Founded in 2004, They specialise in developing and distributing radiopharmaceuticals for targeted cancer treatment. With a global GMP-compliant supply network, they focus on enhancing cancer patient outcomes while reducing side effects through Targeted Radionuclide Therapies. Their innovative approach addresses diverse cancers, partnering globally to improve precision oncology.
Vivoryon Therapeutics: A clinical-stage company dedicated to developing small molecule drugs, leveraging their profound knowledge of disease pathways, with the sole aim of enhancing the lives of individuals suffering from severe illnesses.
Allecra Therapeutics: Founded in 2013, Allecra Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm combatting antibiotic resistance. Their lead product, cefepime/enmetazobactam, outperformed standard cUTI treatments in a global Phase 3 trial, prompting marketing approval preparations in the U.S. and EU.
Rentschler Biopharma SE: A leading CDMO based in Laupheim, with a site in Milford, MA, USA, specializes in biopharmaceutical process development, manufacturing, and consulting, ensuring high-quality solutions for clients. Emphasizing quality management, operational excellence, and advanced tech, they guarantee product excellence.
4SC: Based in Planegg-Martinsried, they focus on resminostat, an oral histone deacetylase inhibitor, for treating various cancers, especially cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). CTCL affects around 5,000 Europeans annually, with limited durable treatment options.
Atriva Therapeutics: Dedicated to creating antiviral therapies for severe respiratory diseases like influenza and COVID-19. Their lead product, zapnometinib (ATR-002), uniquely targets the host to curb viral replication, reducing the likelihood of viral resistance. The team blends cutting-edge viral research with industry expertise to advance pandemic readiness.
c-LEcta: Based in Leipzig, specializes in enzyme products for the food and pharmaceutical sectors using its ENESYZ® platform. Serving 400+ customers globally, they’re part of the Kerry Group, a global leader in taste, nutrition, and sustainable solutions with 22,000 employees across 150+ locations.
GeneQuine Biotherapeutics GmbH
GeneQuine Biotherapeutics develops gene therapy for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
LXP Group GmbH
Revolutionary process for utilization of 2G biomass.
Phenex Pharmaceuticals
Phenex Pharmaceuticals is a drug discovery and development company focused on developing novel pharmaceuticals.
Thermosome
Thermosome is developing drug candidates leveraging its proprietary drug delivery technology.
Formycon
Formycon provides formulation and analytical services to the biopharmaceutical industry.
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Lipocalyx
Lipocalyx GmbH develops transfection reagents for siRNA.
ConoGenetix biosciences
ConoGenetix biosciences is a biotechnology company that focuses on the development of peptide-based drugs.
Sysmex Inostics
Sysmex Inostics is a molecular diagnostics firm that provides testing for physicians, clinical trials, and research.
Dynamic Biosensors GmbH
The company has developed a platform for the analysis of molecular interactions for superior identification of pharmaceutical substances.
Cardion
Cardion is a biopharmaceutical company that develops cardiovascular gene therapy products.
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ENT Biotech – Digitized Bioconversion
We digitize bioconversion combining artificial intelligence, robotics, & entomology, reducing the cost of melanin & chitosan.
GPC Biotech
GPC Biotech is a German biopharmaceutical company that discovers and develops anticancer drugs.
Agennix
Agennix is a biopharmaceutical company.
Cellca
Cellca is a technology and service provider developing upstream technologies for mammalian protein manufacturing.
Hyglos
Hyglos GmbH is a biotech company which develops bacteriophage-derived recombinant proteins for detection and removal of harmful bacteria.
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Protagen Protein Services
Protagen Protein Services is a global leader in Biosimilars, Proteomics, Protein Characterization, GMP Protein Analysis.
DyNAbind
DyNAbind is a biotech company offers solutions such as dynamic DNA-encoded library for drug discovery process.
aquila biolabs
aquila biolabs is a start-up focusing on the development of innovative laboratory devices for the analysis of shake-flask fermentations.
PRAMOMOLECULAR
PRAMOMOLECULAR is developing self-delivering siRNAs as therapeutic candidates for the treatment of lung and pancreatic cancers.
WILEX
WILEX is a biopharmaceutical company developing drugs and diagnostic agents to detect and treat malignant tumors and cancers.
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OctreoPharm Sciences
OctreoPharm Sciences is focused on the development of new radio pharmaceuticals for neuroendocrine tumors.
Jena Bioscience
Jena Bioscience is a distributor of biotechnology products.
ChromoTek
ChromoTek develops immunologic research reagents and tools for the proteomics and cell biology sectors.
Mologen AG
Mologen AG is an internationally operating bio pharmaceutical company.
Radiopharma
Radiopharma engages in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging for the diagnosis and treatment of several diseases.
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Cranach Pharma
Cranach Pharma is a pharmaceutical wholesaler.
Affectis Pharmaceuticals
Affectis Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceuticals company developing novel drugs.
pluriSelect
pluriSelect offers separation technologies for the isolation of cells, proteins, viruses, and bacteria from blood and biological fluids.
Immunolab GmbH
Immunolab manufactures highly sensitive and immuno-diagnostics and analytical reagents in compliance with current quality standards.
Pharmedartis
Pharmedartis focus is on recombinant technologies and protein production.
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Galantos Pharma
Galantos Pharma is a drug development company focusing on new drugs for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s Dementia.
Pharmact
Pharmact is the medtech company behind the most leading-edge IVDs aiming at preventing the spread of diseases through early detection.
VAYU Sense
Industrial Internet of Things Solution for Bio Pharma Production Optimization
RESprotect
RESprotect is a bioengineering company committed to the development of pharmaceuticals.
Targos Molecular Pathology
Targos provides the highly standardized environment for clinical biomarker research, development and application.
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Rheincell
Rheincell manufactures GMP-compliant generation of human-induced pluripotent stem cells.
BSV BioScience
BSV BioScience focuses on different R&D activities continuously pursuing improvements in the field of API ́s and finished dosage forms.
Rottendorf Pharma
Rottendorf Pharma is a first-class contract development and manufacturing organization.
Bioassay
Bioassay is a company offering creation and implementation of bioanalytical assays in pharmacology, immunology and toxicology.
ASKA Biotech
ASKA Biotech specializes in cell culture, antibodies, protein production, and purification processes.
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