BRAIN Biotech AG

Headquartered in Zwingenberg, Germany, and founded in 1993, BRAIN Biotech AG (renamed from B.R.A.I.N. Biotechnology Research and Information Network AG in April 2021) specializes in the discovery, development, production, and commercialization of advanced biological solutions. These include enzymes, biocatalysts, microorganisms, and naturally derived active compounds, catering to the chemical industry across Germany, the United States, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. The company operates through two distinct segments: BioScience and BioIndustrial. The BioScience division is dedicated to uncovering and developing bioactive natural ingredients, such as sugar alternatives, taste modifiers, and other nature-based active components for diverse applications in the food, animal nutrition, skincare, cosmetics, and broader chemical sectors. Concurrently, the BioIndustrial segment focuses on identifying and optimizing enzymes and biocatalysts critical for manufacturing food and beverages, medical wound care products, lubricants, as well as for starch processing and bioethanol production. This segment also engineers microorganisms to serve as functional biomass for optimizing industrial manufacturing processes, converting greenhouse gas CO2 into a valuable industrial raw material, and facilitating the extraction of precious and rare earth metals. Furthermore, BRAIN Biotech AG has established strategic alliances with AnalytiCon Discovery GmbH and Roquette to jointly develop natural sweeteners and enhanced sweet taste solutions.