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Biotechnology ResearchMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
Conagen is a biotechnology company based in Bedford, Massachusetts, situated in the greater Boston area. It develops synthetic biology solutions for partners worldwide across current and emerging markets. The company conducts proprietary strain development, fermentation, and process scale-up to support the production and commercialization of products in food and nutrition, flavor and fragrance, pharmaceuticals, and renewable materials. It operates as a vertically integrated organization, overseeing research and development and large-scale production, with the ability to scale processes from micrograms to metric tons while maintaining rigorous quality control. The company's bio-based approach draws on natural pathways to produce molecules that are identical to those found in nature, emphasizing sustainability and efficiency from laboratory work to commercial scale. In 2023, Conagen entered a collaborative development with Sumitomo Chemical to advance biosynthesis of hydroxystyrene and related polymers.