Biocatalysis
Accelerating biocatalytic process development from discovery to commercialisation.
From lab to industrial scale
At CPI, we empower innovators to unlock the full potential of enzymes in sustainable manufacturing. Our comprehensive biocatalysis services support the design, development, and scale-up of biocatalytic processes to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and deliver commercial success.
Biocatalysis
Accelerating biocatalytic process development from discovery to commercialisation.
From lab to industrial scale
At CPI, we empower innovators to unlock the full potential of enzymes in sustainable manufacturing. Our comprehensive biocatalysis services support the design, development, and scale-up of biocatalytic processes to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and deliver commercial success.
Biocatalysis
Accelerating biocatalytic process development from discovery to commercialisation.
From lab to industrial scale
At CPI, we empower innovators to unlock the full potential of enzymes in sustainable manufacturing. Our comprehensive biocatalysis services support the design, development, and scale-up of biocatalytic processes to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and deliver commercial success.
What we offer
Our expert team supports you with enzyme screening, reaction, process engineering, and scale-up, delivering high-performing biocatalytic solutions with exceptional purity, yield, and consistency across multiple scales.
Can't find what you're looking for?
With over 500 experts we are here to help.
500+
Target reaction selection
We support you in identifying the optimal biocatalytic route to your product, ensuring high selectivity, efficiency, and commercial viability from the outset.
Support in selecting the most effective biotransformation (e.g. asymmetric synthesis vs. chiral resolution).
Guidance on integrating enzymatic steps into your overall process or synthesis scheme.
De-risking by early-stage evaluation of scalability and economic feasibility assessment.
Biocatalyst identification & screening
We can help you find the right enzyme, whether off-the-shelf or custom-engineered, to meet your project’s performance and stability requirements.
Extensive enzyme mining using CPI’s network of public databases and global suppliers.
Access to enzyme engineering and screening services for bespoke enzyme development.
Biocatalyst screening under process-relevant conditions using our parallelised reactor systems.
Enzyme production & optimisation
Our fermentation and downstream processing experts utilise their vast experience to support the scalable production and formulation of enzymes tailored to your process requirements.
Fermentation process development (1 mL to 5 L) to optimise enzyme yields.
Downstream process development to formulate enzymes for optimal reaction performance.
Support for enzyme stabilisation and immobilisation on solid supports, improving reusability and cost-effectiveness.
Reaction optimisation
We work with you to intensify enzymatic reactions by screening various reaction parameters, applying machine learning and data-driven optimisations to minimise experimental efforts.
Micro-scale reaction optimisation using parallelised reactors to identify optimal parameters.
Control of stirring, temperature, pH, and reagent addition at lab-scale to simulate scalable process conditions.
Analytical and regulatory support
Our in-depth analytical capabilities and regulatory expertise streamline your path to commercialisation, ensuring full compliance and high product quality.
Advanced analytical characterisation methods to verify product purity and consistency. Compliance support including GMP, HACCP, FDA, and other global regulatory standards.
Data generation and regulatory dossier preparation for smooth market entry.
What we offer
Our expert team supports you with enzyme screening, reaction, process engineering, and scale-up, delivering high-performing biocatalytic solutions with exceptional purity, yield, and consistency across multiple scales.
Target reaction selection
We support you in identifying the optimal biocatalytic route to your product, ensuring high selectivity, efficiency, and commercial viability from the outset.
Support in selecting the most effective biotransformation (e.g. asymmetric synthesis vs. chiral resolution).
Guidance on integrating enzymatic steps into your overall process or synthesis scheme.
De-risking by early-stage evaluation of scalability and economic feasibility assessment.
Biocatalyst identification & screening
We can help you find the right enzyme, whether off-the-shelf or custom-engineered, to meet your project’s performance and stability requirements.
Extensive enzyme mining using CPI’s network of public databases and global suppliers.
Access to enzyme engineering and screening services for bespoke enzyme development.
Biocatalyst screening under process-relevant conditions using our parallelised reactor systems.
Enzyme production & optimisation
Our fermentation and downstream processing experts utilise their vast experience to support the scalable production and formulation of enzymes tailored to your process requirements.
Fermentation process development (1 mL to 5 L) to optimise enzyme yields.
Downstream process development to formulate enzymes for optimal reaction performance.
Support for enzyme stabilisation and immobilisation on solid supports, improving reusability and cost-effectiveness.
Reaction optimisation
We work with you to intensify enzymatic reactions by screening various reaction parameters, applying machine learning and data-driven optimisations to minimise experimental efforts.
Micro-scale reaction optimisation using parallelised reactors to identify optimal parameters.
Control of stirring, temperature, pH, and reagent addition at lab-scale to simulate scalable process conditions.
Analytical and regulatory support
Our in-depth analytical capabilities and regulatory expertise streamline your path to commercialisation, ensuring full compliance and high product quality.
Advanced analytical characterisation methods to verify product purity and consistency. Compliance support including GMP, HACCP, FDA, and other global regulatory standards.
Data generation and regulatory dossier preparation for smooth market entry.
Can't find what you're looking for?
With over 500 experts we are here to help.
500+
What we offer
Our expert team supports you with enzyme screening, reaction, process engineering, and scale-up, delivering high-performing biocatalytic solutions with exceptional purity, yield, and consistency across multiple scales.
Target reaction selection
We support you in identifying the optimal biocatalytic route to your product, ensuring high selectivity, efficiency, and commercial viability from the outset.
Support in selecting the most effective biotransformation (e.g. asymmetric synthesis vs. chiral resolution).
Guidance on integrating enzymatic steps into your overall process or synthesis scheme.
De-risking by early-stage evaluation of scalability and economic feasibility assessment.
Biocatalyst identification & screening
We can help you find the right enzyme, whether off-the-shelf or custom-engineered, to meet your project’s performance and stability requirements.
Extensive enzyme mining using CPI’s network of public databases and global suppliers.
Access to enzyme engineering and screening services for bespoke enzyme development.
Biocatalyst screening under process-relevant conditions using our parallelised reactor systems.
Enzyme production & optimisation
Our fermentation and downstream processing experts utilise their vast experience to support the scalable production and formulation of enzymes tailored to your process requirements.
Fermentation process development (1 mL to 5 L) to optimise enzyme yields.
Downstream process development to formulate enzymes for optimal reaction performance.
Support for enzyme stabilisation and immobilisation on solid supports, improving reusability and cost-effectiveness.
Reaction optimisation
We work with you to intensify enzymatic reactions by screening various reaction parameters, applying machine learning and data-driven optimisations to minimise experimental efforts.
Micro-scale reaction optimisation using parallelised reactors to identify optimal parameters.
Control of stirring, temperature, pH, and reagent addition at lab-scale to simulate scalable process conditions.
Analytical and regulatory support
Our in-depth analytical capabilities and regulatory expertise streamline your path to commercialisation, ensuring full compliance and high product quality.
Advanced analytical characterisation methods to verify product purity and consistency. Compliance support including GMP, HACCP, FDA, and other global regulatory standards.
Data generation and regulatory dossier preparation for smooth market entry.
Can't find what you're looking for?
With over 500 experts we are here to help.
500+
What we offer
Our expert team supports you with enzyme screening, reaction, process engineering, and scale-up, delivering high-performing biocatalytic solutions with exceptional purity, yield, and consistency across multiple scales.
Can't find what you're looking for?
With over 500 experts we are here to help.
500+
Target reaction selection
We support you in identifying the optimal biocatalytic route to your product, ensuring high selectivity, efficiency, and commercial viability from the outset.
Support in selecting the most effective biotransformation (e.g. asymmetric synthesis vs. chiral resolution).
Guidance on integrating enzymatic steps into your overall process or synthesis scheme.
De-risking by early-stage evaluation of scalability and economic feasibility assessment.
Biocatalyst identification & screening
We can help you find the right enzyme, whether off-the-shelf or custom-engineered, to meet your project’s performance and stability requirements.
Extensive enzyme mining using CPI’s network of public databases and global suppliers.
Access to enzyme engineering and screening services for bespoke enzyme development.
Biocatalyst screening under process-relevant conditions using our parallelised reactor systems.
Enzyme production & optimisation
Our fermentation and downstream processing experts utilise their vast experience to support the scalable production and formulation of enzymes tailored to your process requirements.
Fermentation process development (1 mL to 5 L) to optimise enzyme yields.
Downstream process development to formulate enzymes for optimal reaction performance.
Support for enzyme stabilisation and immobilisation on solid supports, improving reusability and cost-effectiveness.
Reaction optimisation
We work with you to intensify enzymatic reactions by screening various reaction parameters, applying machine learning and data-driven optimisations to minimise experimental efforts.
Micro-scale reaction optimisation using parallelised reactors to identify optimal parameters.
Control of stirring, temperature, pH, and reagent addition at lab-scale to simulate scalable process conditions.
Analytical and regulatory support
Our in-depth analytical capabilities and regulatory expertise streamline your path to commercialisation, ensuring full compliance and high product quality.
Advanced analytical characterisation methods to verify product purity and consistency. Compliance support including GMP, HACCP, FDA, and other global regulatory standards.
Data generation and regulatory dossier preparation for smooth market entry.
Biocatalysis
applications
Enzyme-driven innovation for scalable bioprocesses, including:
Sustainable chemicals.
Pharmaceutical intermediates.
Nutraceuticals and food ingredients.
Personal care and cosmetics.
Agrochemicals and biopesticides.
Speciality and fine chemicals.
How we support you
At CPI, we provide end-to-end support to help you develop, optimise, and scale biocatalytic processes. Our expert teams and integrated infrastructure enable you to identify the right enzyme, streamline your reaction conditions, and accelerate commercialisation with confidence.
Can't find what you're looking for?
With over 500 experts we are here to help.
500+
Optimise and de-risk your biocatalytic processes
We help you overcome the challenges of developing enzymatic pathways, ensuring high selectivity, stability, and scalability. From early reaction planning to late-stage process refinement, we support the development of robust and commercially viable biocatalytic solutions.
Scale up biocatalysis with confidence
Scaling biocatalytic processes requires seamless integration of enzyme production, formulation, and reaction control. Our infrastructure and expertise enable you to validate and optimise each step, supporting efficient scale-up to industrial production.
Develop and protect your IP
We provide a secure innovation environment where you retain ownership of your intellectual property. Our teams work closely with you to design proprietary biocatalytic processes, ensuring your innovations remain protected and competitive.
Navigate regulatory requirements efficiently
Our in-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks, including GMP, HACCP, and FDA requirements, ensures that your enzymatic processes meet global standards. We help you generate the data and documentation needed for regulatory submissions.
Secure funding and drive innovation
We help you access both public and private funding through strategic guidance on grants, investment rounds, and partner introductions. Our established network accelerates your journey from proof-of-concept to commercial success.
Leverage a full-service ecosystem
With integrated enzyme screening, fermentation, downstream processing, and formulation expertise under one roof, we offer a connected ecosystem that shortens development timelines and improves biocatalytic performance.
How we support you
At CPI, we provide end-to-end support to help you develop, optimise, and scale biocatalytic processes. Our expert teams and integrated infrastructure enable you to identify the right enzyme, streamline your reaction conditions, and accelerate commercialisation with confidence.
Can't find what you're looking for?
With over 500 experts we are here to help.
500+
Optimise and de-risk your biocatalytic processes
We help you overcome the challenges of developing enzymatic pathways, ensuring high selectivity, stability, and scalability. From early reaction planning to late-stage process refinement, we support the development of robust and commercially viable biocatalytic solutions.
Scale up biocatalysis with confidence
Scaling biocatalytic processes requires seamless integration of enzyme production, formulation, and reaction control. Our infrastructure and expertise enable you to validate and optimise each step, supporting efficient scale-up to industrial production.
Develop and protect your IP
We provide a secure innovation environment where you retain ownership of your intellectual property. Our teams work closely with you to design proprietary biocatalytic processes, ensuring your innovations remain protected and competitive.
Navigate regulatory requirements efficiently
Our in-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks, including GMP, HACCP, and FDA requirements, ensures that your enzymatic processes meet global standards. We help you generate the data and documentation needed for regulatory submissions.
Secure funding and drive innovation
We help you access both public and private funding through strategic guidance on grants, investment rounds, and partner introductions. Our established network accelerates your journey from proof-of-concept to commercial success.
Leverage a full-service ecosystem
With integrated enzyme screening, fermentation, downstream processing, and formulation expertise under one roof, we offer a connected ecosystem that shortens development timelines and improves biocatalytic performance.
How we support you
At CPI, we provide end-to-end support to help you develop, optimise, and scale biocatalytic processes. Our expert teams and integrated infrastructure enable you to identify the right enzyme, streamline your reaction conditions, and accelerate commercialisation with confidence.
Optimise and de-risk your biocatalytic processes
We help you overcome the challenges of developing enzymatic pathways, ensuring high selectivity, stability, and scalability. From early reaction planning to late-stage process refinement, we support the development of robust and commercially viable biocatalytic solutions.
Scale up biocatalysis with confidence
Scaling biocatalytic processes requires seamless integration of enzyme production, formulation, and reaction control. Our infrastructure and expertise enable you to validate and optimise each step, supporting efficient scale-up to industrial production.
Develop and protect your IP
We provide a secure innovation environment where you retain ownership of your intellectual property. Our teams work closely with you to design proprietary biocatalytic processes, ensuring your innovations remain protected and competitive.
Navigate regulatory requirements efficiently
Our in-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks, including GMP, HACCP, and FDA requirements, ensures that your enzymatic processes meet global standards. We help you generate the data and documentation needed for regulatory submissions.
Secure funding and drive innovation
We help you access both public and private funding through strategic guidance on grants, investment rounds, and partner introductions. Our established network accelerates your journey from proof-of-concept to commercial success.
Leverage a full-service ecosystem
With integrated enzyme screening, fermentation, downstream processing, and formulation expertise under one roof, we offer a connected ecosystem that shortens development timelines and improves biocatalytic performance.
Can't find what you're looking for?
With over 500 experts we are here to help.
500+
How we support you
At CPI, we provide end-to-end support to help you develop, optimise, and scale biocatalytic processes. Our expert teams and integrated infrastructure enable you to identify the right enzyme, streamline your reaction conditions, and accelerate commercialisation with confidence.
Optimise and de-risk your biocatalytic processes
We help you overcome the challenges of developing enzymatic pathways, ensuring high selectivity, stability, and scalability. From early reaction planning to late-stage process refinement, we support the development of robust and commercially viable biocatalytic solutions.
Scale up biocatalysis with confidence
Scaling biocatalytic processes requires seamless integration of enzyme production, formulation, and reaction control. Our infrastructure and expertise enable you to validate and optimise each step, supporting efficient scale-up to industrial production.
Develop and protect your IP
We provide a secure innovation environment where you retain ownership of your intellectual property. Our teams work closely with you to design proprietary biocatalytic processes, ensuring your innovations remain protected and competitive.
Navigate regulatory requirements efficiently
Our in-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks, including GMP, HACCP, and FDA requirements, ensures that your enzymatic processes meet global standards. We help you generate the data and documentation needed for regulatory submissions.
Secure funding and drive innovation
We help you access both public and private funding through strategic guidance on grants, investment rounds, and partner introductions. Our established network accelerates your journey from proof-of-concept to commercial success.
Leverage a full-service ecosystem
With integrated enzyme screening, fermentation, downstream processing, and formulation expertise under one roof, we offer a connected ecosystem that shortens development timelines and improves biocatalytic performance.
Can't find what you're looking for?
With over 500 experts we are here to help.
500+
We are over 500 world-class innovation experts, scientists and engineers.
We are over 500 world-class innovation experts, scientists and engineers.
We are over 500 world-class innovation experts, scientists and engineers.
£3 billion of private investment unlocked
R&D projects delivered
Years of experience
Business collaborations
m² of facilities
Over £220m of innovation assets
£3 billion of private investment unlocked
R&D projects delivered
Years of experience
Business collaborations
m² of facilities
Over £220m of innovation assets
£3 billion of private investment unlocked
R&D projects delivered
Years of experience
Business collaborations
m² of facilities
Over £220m of innovation assets
Trusted by leading organisations
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Why choose CPI?
Work with us to defer capital and workforce investments until your product or process is proven at scale.
Dedicated biocatalysis experts
A multidisciplinary team with deep experience in enzymatic process design.
Flexible infrastructure
Scalable systems and high-throughput platforms to speed up development.
Cross-functional integration
Enzyme, reaction, formulation and downstream processing all under one roof.
IP-safe environment
Transparent and secure data practices to protect your innovation.
Regulatory expertise
Support with compliance, certification and data generation for global markets.
Innovation ecosystem
Strong connections across industry, academia, and funding bodies to drive collaboration.
Get in touch
Let's innovate together
At CPI, we understand that every innovation, manufacturing process, and application is unique. Our flexible engagement model builds custom projects around your goals.
Andre Jakoblinnert
Principal Scientist - Biocatalysis
Get in touch
Let's innovate together
At CPI, we understand that every innovation, manufacturing process, and application is unique. Our flexible engagement model builds custom projects around your goals.
Andre Jakoblinnert
Principal Scientist - Biocatalysis
Get in touch
Let's innovate together
At CPI, we understand that every innovation, manufacturing process, and application is unique. Our flexible engagement model builds custom projects around your goals.
Andre Jakoblinnert
Principal Scientist - Biocatalysis
