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Tradition Expertise Innovation

P lan t B io t echno logy

Economic Location

Saxony-AnhaltMinistry of Economics and Labourof the State of Saxony-Anhalt

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Preface

Tradition and Innovation: An Overview 02

Innovation Capacity 03

Synergies in the Central German Region 04

Research and Innovation 05

Entrepreneurial Location 08

Overview Plant Biotechnology in Saxony-Anhaltand the Central German Region 12

Networks 15

Infrastructure 17

Venture Capital and Government Funding 18

BIO Mitteldeutschland GmbH 19

Contact 20

List of Participants 21

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Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Kthen 07

Array-On GmbH, Gatersleben 10

BGI B iopark Gater sl eben Inf rast rukturgese ll schaft mbH, Gaters leben 17

BIO Mitteldeutschland GmbH, Halle (Saale) 19

BioPlanta GmbH, Leipzig 10

BioPro AG / Rephyna e.V., Magdeburg 15

Biotech Start-up Centre Gatersleben GmbH, Gatersleben 17

Federal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants (BAZ), Quedlinburg 06

I BG Bete il igungsge se lls chaft Sachsen -A nhalt m bH, Magdeburg 18

Icon Genetics AG, Halle (Saale) 08

InnoPlanta e.V., Gatersleben 15

Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt, Magdeburg 18

KWS SAAT AG (ZKW), Klein Wanzleben 11

Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry, Halle (Saale) 05

Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK), Gatersleben 05

Marketing Agency Sachsen-Anhalt GmbH, Magdeburg 20

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg 06

Ministry of Agr iculture and Environment of the State of Saxony-Anhalt 20

M in is tr y o f E conomi cs and Labou r o f the S ta te of Saxony-A nhal t 20

NAROSSA e.V., Magdeburg 16

NinA e.V., Gardeleben 16

Nordsaat Saatzucht GmbH, Bhnshausen 11

NovoPlant GmbH, Gatersleben 09

PPM e.V. Pilot Scale Vegetable Oil Technology, Magdeburg 16

SachsenLB Corporate Finance Holding GmbH, Leipzig 18

Strube-Dieckmann, Sllingen 11

SunGene GmbH & Co KGaA, Gatersleben 08

TraitGenetics GmbH, Gatersleben 08

University of Applied Sciences Magdeburg-Stendal 07

WISA Economic Promotion Agency of the State of Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg 20

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Plant biotechnology is one of the significant key technologiesin Saxony-Anhalt. We can rely on internationally well-known,successfully operating research institutes and innovative re-search companies that have competencies in plant genetics,plant biochemistry and breeding research. The networks,which are up and running in the different centres, are also

examples for an encouraging development. The centres canlook back on a long and impressive experience in the esta-blishment of an innovative growth industry. The positiveimage of the plant biotechnology location shall be further pro-moted by the development of an innovation and competencecentre with international attraction. In particular, the Saxony-Anhalt Government gives positive support to the constructionof the BioPark in Gatersleben. As of 2005, the first nationaland international research biotechnology companies willmove into up-to-date business and laboratory areas facilitatedby greenhouses and open-land areas.

In the year 2002, the Government of Saxony-Anhalt launchedthe Biotechnology Strategy. Its aim is to harness this branchslarge growth potentials for the economic development ofSaxony-Anhalt. Research and development, training and qua-lification and the establishment of companies play a significantrole in addition to conventional location factors. The

Biotechnology Strategy rests upon a wide consensus in thelegislative assembly of Saxony-Anhalt. The aim is not only tostrengthen research and development but also to enable pro-duction by closing the value creation chain in the branch.

We also turn our attention to the numerous synergies arisingfrom the cooperation with the neighboring Free States ofSaxony and Thuringia. The economic region of CentralGermany offers excellent conditions for economic success

through utilization of synergies. Chances and competenciescan be raised and complement one another. Thus win-winsolutions arise, which will contribute to the economic deve-lopment of Central Germany in the field of biotechnology. Thepublication at hand will illustrate our efforts regarding thedevelopment of innovations and competencies of internatio-nal attraction.

Dr. Horst Rehberger

Minister of Economics and Labour of Saxony-Anhalt

Plant Biotechnology

Biotechnology Strategy

Region Central Germany

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From Tradition toInnovation

Excellent Conditions

Scientific Community

Biotechnology Strategy

Since the unification of Germany in 1990, the Land ofSaxony-Anhalt has experienced a huge development of itsentrepreneurial and scientific locations. The focus shifted fromtraditional to innovative capabilities. Saxony-Anhalt is rich inart and culture, science and education, natural beauty, tourism

and infrastructure. It owns four UNESCO World Heritage sites(e.g. the locations in the town of Wittenberg, where MartinLuthers reformation work began and in Eisleben, where thegreat reformer was born and died, as well as the Dessau-Wrlitz Gardens). During the baroque period famous compo-sers formed the landscape of classical music in Germany (e.g.Georg Friedrich Hndel, Johann Sebastian Bach). Well-knownscientists like Otto von Guericke, poets and philosophers havealso made their mark here.

The change from tradition to innovation is possible because of

the outstanding geographic, economic, scientific and socialconditions. Saxony-Anhalt is situated in the middle ofGermany, which is a significant advantage for business. Thetraffic system is one of the densest and most efficient inGermany with top linking to international traffic systems (e.g.highways A9 Munich-Berlin; A2 Hannover-Berlin; A14Magdeburg-Halle). For regional and business traffic Saxony-Anhalt can rely on one international airport (Leipzig/Halle)and five Business Airports throughout the Land.

The highly-qualified scientific community is placed closely tothe biotechnology locations of Saxony-Anhalt. Two universi-ties and two universities of applied science, together withmore than 9 outstanding research institutes (Max Planck,Frauenhofer and Leibniz institutes) in the correspondent bio-technology centres form the basis for excellent research and

innovative capabilities. Regional, internationally perceivedoperating networks care for an efficient exchange of informa-tion between all stakeholders and for the continuous impro-vement of co-operation. The regional potential of highly-qua-lified and motivated personnel provides excellent humanresources. In comparison to other national biotechnology clu-sters the marginal costs of manpower are relatively small. Aregional training network, in accordance with theBiotechnology Strategy of the Government of Saxony-Anhalt,will further improve the supply of, amongst others, chemi-cal/biological laboratory assistants.

The availability of up-to-date business and laboratory areaswith low rental fees ensure favourable conditions for thechoice of location. The access to VC and state funding is gua-ranteed by competent partners. These excellent conditions forinnovative start-ups will be facilitated and encouraged by thepolitical commitment of the governments BiotechnologyStrategy implemented in 2002. One of the aims is to close thevalue creation chains in the corresponding biotechnology cen-tres. It creates credibility and security to resident and futurebiotechnology companies and research institutes.

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Plant Biotechnology is one of the important core centres ofexcellence in Saxony-Anhalt. Especially the Nordharz / Brderegion is regarded as the birthplace of modern plant breedingin Germany. Favourable conditions and fertile soils created thebasis upon which a plant breeding industry with a worldwide

reputation was able to develop in this area 100 years ago.

Besides the city of Halle (Saale), Gatersleben, nearby the capi-tal Magdeburg, is the centre of plant breeding in Saxony-Anhalt and in Germany. More than 1.000 employees are loca-ted in this region, around 460 of them at the Leibniz Instituteof Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK). Further, theLeibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry in Halle (Saale) and theFederal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants inQuedlinburg form the basis for excellent research. On thisbasis and because of the support of the Biotechnology

Strategy provided by the Government of Saxony-Anhalt inno-vative and young research companies have grown up in thepast years. Located seed breeders and production companieshelp to close the value creation chain.

Plant genetics

Crop plant research (metabolic engineering, phytofarming,gene expression)

Production of veterinary antibodies

Expression of recombinant proteins in plants

Production of renewable resources

Production of phytopharmaceuticals and dietarysupplements through herbs and spices

Development of bio-polymers on the basis of vegetableoil and resin

Core Competencies inSaxony-Anhalt

The Plant Biotechnology of Saxony-Anhalt is specialised in:

Innovation Capacity

Plant biotechnology impetusfor the future of Aschersleben-Stassfurt. The decision to establish

the biotechnology park atGatersleben constitutes anothermilestone along with the con-struction of the biotech newbusiness centre and a close link-up with the InnoPlanta network.The centre for greenbiotechnology in Saxony-Anhaltis exemplified by the Institute ofPlant Genetics and Crop PlantResearch (IPK) in Gatersleben, inclose proximity to the Federal

Centre for Breeding Research onCultivated Plants (BAZ) and thebiotechnology companies.The administrative district ofAschersleben-Stassfurt and theState of Saxony-Anhalt are settingthe course for further successfuldevelopment.

Heike BrehmerHead of AdministrationDistrict of Aschersleben-Stassfurt

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The Central German region (comprised of the Free States of Thuringia andSaxony and the State of Saxony-Anhalt) has a clear and distinctive pro-file and essential core competencies with respect to its biotechnology sector.

With over 130 biotechnology and over 10 big pharmaceutical companies

the region can rest upon an impressive development in this sector sincethe BioRegion competition by the Federal Ministry of Education andResearch (BMBF) Germany in 1996. Various Small and Medium-sizedcompanies of the production industry are located in the Central Germanregion, which are essential partners for young and innovative biotechcompanies, when it comes to completing the value creation chain.

The scientific community is rich in Universities (11), Universities of AppliedSciences (31) and renowned R&D institutions (8 Max Planck institutes, 9Leibniz institutes and 5 Frauenhofer institutes, 2 HGF-institutes) withknow-how in Life Sciences. In terms of plant biotechnology the LeibnizInstitute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK), the Leibniz

Institute of Plant Biochemistry (IPB) and the Federal Centre for BreedingResearch on Cultivated Plants (BAZ) are located in Saxony-Anhalt besidesthe Max Planck Institute of Chemical Ecology in Jena (Thuringia) and theMax Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology in Golm(Brandenburg).

7 incubators with total lab space of around 60.000 m2 and state-of-the-art equipment guarantee an excellent infrastructure and service. The addi-tional construction of BioParks will meet further space capacity needs (e.g.Biopark Gatersleben, Biotech Performance Park Leuna).

Appropriate funds are as always a major bottle neck for bringing goodideas on the market. But the more attractive the region the easier it is toattract investments from VC companies. 13 Venture Capital companies(e.g. IBG Beteiligungsgesellschaft Sachsen-Anhalt mbH, SachsenLBCorporate Finance Holding GmbH (Saxony), Deutsche Effecten- undWechsel-Beteiligungsgesellschaft AG (Thuringia)) contribute to a sustain-able economic development of the biotechnology sector. Finally, the eco-nomic region is encouraged by numerous Government funding programs

and instruments in the respective region.

However, backing efforts are necessary in promoting the development ofthe location and further investment incentives in the biotechnology sec-tor. For that purpose the three networks

BIO Mitteldeutschland GmbHBioRegio Jena e.V. andbiosaxony

have developed common projects within the Biotech Cluster CentralGermany.

Our major goal is that companies and researchers feel comfortable and

that they find a climate in which they will develop and grow sustainable.

Successful companies told us: To make a region attractive we have to linkall related partners of the value creation chain including companies, re-search and other institutions.

Therefore our major focus is in cooperation with the above mentionednetworks to support all processes, which will lead to a stronger interlinkand expansion of core competencies from different companies and net-works.

The decision on how to invest is influenced by the kind of qualified per-

sonnel. We are therefore focusing our attention on a reinforcement ofeducation and qualification. The University of Applied Sciences Anhalt forexample is developing a Master/Bachelor Program Biotechnology witha focus on plant biotechnology.

We are strongly committed to further push the biotechnology sector inthe Central German region for the purpose of economic growth andlabour.

Synergies in the Central German Region

BioInstruments fromJena are biologicalinstruments, i.e. bio-molecules, cells, tissueetc. as well as miniaturi-zed and automatedinstruments for use in

biotechnology such assensors, biochips,detection equipment orscreening machines.Today 53 members joinforces in the BioRegioJena Association, foun-ded in 1995. Servingthe local and internatio-nal Genomics,Proteomics, Biomaterialsand Functional Analysis

Market our companiesand R&D facilities close-ly cooperate with sever-al biotechs and researchinstitutions in theCentral German Regionin order to furtherimprove their methodsand devices.

Dr. Andr DominChief Executive Officer

BioRegio Jena e.V.

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Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry, Halle (Saale)

Four thematically, methodologically and organi-sationally overlapping research priorities form the

basis of the Institute of Plant Biochemistry - plantnatural products, molecular interactions, informa-tion technology and metabolic engineering.

Projects and Research Groups in the fields of- Alkaloid Biosynthesis, Opium Poppy

Biotechnology, Mode of Action of Jasmonates,Papaver-Gene Expression Analysis

- Synthesis and Method Development,Isoprenoids and Biocatalysis, Plant and FungalMetabolites / Microanalytics, StructuralAnalysis & Computational Chemistry

- Molecular communication in Plant-PathogenInteractions, Cellular Signalling, Induced

Pathogen Defence, Metal Homeostasis,Bioinformatic & Mass Spectronomy,Transferring functional Genomics Technologyfrom Arabidopsis to crop Plants: MetabolicProfiling in Aid of Rapeseed Biotechnology

- Molecular Physiology of Mycorrhiza, CellBiology of Mycorrhiza, Biochemistry ofMycorrhiza, Glycosyl- and Methyltransferases,Hydroxycinnamic Acid

The objective of the Institute is to carry out basicand applied research on crop plants in the tra-dition of its predecessor institutions with specialemphasis on genetics.In accordance with Institute statutes, its researchfocuses on structure, function and evolution ofgenomes as well as on conservation and eva-luation of the genetic diversity of crop plants, oftheir progenitors and relatives. A major aim of theInstitute is interdisciplinary co-operation amongthe various biological fields investigated within its5 scientific departments.

Projects:- German Plant Genome Research

Programme (GABI, PHASE II)- BarleyGenomeNet: European Barley

Genomic Research Network- Bioinformatics Centre Gatersleben-Halle

(BIC-GH)- DFG-Financed SFB (Collaborative Research

Area) 363: Molecular Biology of PlantSystems

- InnoRegio Funding ProgrammeInnoPlanta

- PROFOOD: Improved Antioxidant Contentfor Food Applications

- PlantMetaNet: Research Network of PlantMetabolism

- Federal Information System on GeneticResources (BIG)

- Mansfelds World Database of Agriculturaland Horticultural Crops

- European Cooperate Programme forGenetic Resources (ECP/GR)

- European Plant Genetic ResourcesInformation Infrastructure (EPGRIS)

Co-operation with industryThe Institute co-operates with numerous plantbreeding companies and the industry. This co-operation together with the establishment of bi-otechnological companies contributes to strength-ening the Institutes role as a centre of plant bi-otechnological competence. IPK currently owns50 research and development results which aremade available to industrial partners by way oflicence-, option- and transfer agreements. The

results are protected as patent and utility modelapplications as well as business secrets.

Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK) Gatersleben

Waltraud Mhlenberg

Corrensstrae 3 D-06466 Gatersleben

phone: +49 / 3 94 82 / 54 27 fax: +49 / 3 94 82 / 55 00

[email protected] www.ipk-gatersleben.deCONTACT

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NTACT Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry Halle (Saale)

Sylvia Pieplow

Weinberg 3 D-06120 Halle (Saale)

phone: +49 / 3 45 / 55 82 11 10 fax: +49 / 3 45 / 55 82 10 09

[email protected] www.ipb-halle.de

The area is a stronghold

of crop science and bree-ding for decades with IPKas a centre of research.IPK draws its strengthfrom integrating a suite ofbiological disciplines inclu-ding bioinformatics toexploit the huge cropplant diversity maintainedin its famous genebank.Applying all the moderngenome-based technolo-gies to this often uniquematerial offers diverseopportunities for plantbiotechnology of all kind.Public-funded research,biotech start-ups andbreeding companies allclose together create aninnovative atmospherebarely matched elsewherein Central Europe.

Professor Ulrich WobusScientific Director

Leibniz Institute of Plant Geneticsand Crop Plant Research (IPK), Gatersleben

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Federal Centre for Breeding Researchon Cultivated Plants (BAZ), Quedlinburg

The Federal Centre for Breeding Research onCultivated Plants (BAZ) encompasses 10 re-search units on seven sites in Germany; itsheadquarters are situated in Quedlinburg(Saxony-Anhalt). The 1000-year-old town ofQuedlinburg, listed by UNESCO as WorldHeritage City, is situated at the northern edge ofthe Harz Mountains. This geographic position

protects against heavy rainfalls and provides thearea with outstanding climatic conditions forplant breeding and seed production as well as forgrowth of various species of medicinal herbs andspice plants in particular.

The working fields of the Federal Centre forBreeding Research on Cultivated Plants are breedingresearch on agricultural and horticultural cropsincluding ornamental plants, breeding of grapevi-ne, apple, cherry and strawberry, pathogen dia-gnostics, and quality research.

Our mission is- advising the German Federal government

on issues of breeding research and plantbreeding

- making plant genetic resources accessibleto plant breeding

- the research in the breeding of healthy,high-quality plants for food and non-foodapplications

- the development and provision ofbreeding methods

Main areas of research:- to evaluate plant genetic resources- to develop and improve methods for

increasing the genetic diversity andmethods for selection

- to produce and utilize genetic variability- to improve the quality of initial breeding

material for food and non-food applications- to provide initial breeding material with

durable disease resistance, abiotic stresstolerance and high production efficiency

- to develop new varieties of grapevine andseveral fruit species

Federal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants (BAZ), Quedlinburg

Dr. Klaus Peter

Neuer Weg 22/23 D-06484 Quedlinburg

phone: +49 / 3 94 6 / 47 24 4 fax: +49 / 3 94 6 / 47 20 2

[email protected] www.bafz.deCONTACT

The Institute of Agronomy and Crop Science isone out of seven institutes at the Agricultural

Department of the Martin-Luther-University.More than 10 highly-qualified scientists doingresearch in:

Cultivation of field crops- Monitoring of transgene rape- Efficiency on N-fertilisation of winter-rape- Seed treatment based on plant-derived

products

Modelling within plant cultivation- Energy Assessment Renewable resources of

plants- Virtual Plant Stocks

Crop development and ecological physiology oncrop plants- Growth analysis of oil crops- Biology and characterisation of plant fibres

Selected Project:Seed treatment based on plant-derived products:

Seed treatment is the most effective way to con-trol seedborne fungi, viruses or bacteria.Eradicative and protective functions are necessaryin a chemical treatment which is commonly usedin integrated farming. In organic farming theapplication of synthetic pesticides is not allowed,thats why alternative principles and seed treat-ment techniques are necessary.Our intention is todevelop novel products for a biological seedtreatment which have less impact on the environ-ment and can be used in both integrated andorganic farming.

Plant extracts from different species are evaluatedin vitro and in vivo using extracts themselves and

standard formulations of them. Our solution, anatural plant-derived product, supports germina-tion and seedling development of cereals. It con-trols fungal growth, for example of Fusarium cul-morum (W. G. Smith) Sacc.,Microdochium niva-le (Fries), Stagonospora nodorum (Berk.)Castellani & E. G. Germano. Testing of treatedseed in field trials has started.

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NTACT Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg Agricultural Faculty Institute of Agronomy and Crop Science

Prof. Dr. W. Diepenbrock, Dr. Karin Frster, Dipl.-agr. Ing. Katharina Kuhn

Ludwig-Wucherer-Str. 2 D-06099 Halle (Saale)

phone: +49 / 3 45 / 55 22 60 0 fax: +49 / 3 45 / 55 27 11 9

[email protected] [email protected] www.landw.uni-halle.de

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

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Institute of Bioanalytics and Applied BiologyBased on the availability of a variety of bioanalyticalmethods, immunological techniques, techniques formeasurement of special functionalities and specialmethods for extraction and isolation of plant consti-tuents, the main research fields are focused on:- Utilization of potential plant constituents for

production of chemicals- Development of cosmetic products, as well as

food products with new functional andconstitutional properties (e.g. optimization ofnative flavor)

- Manipulation of allergic potential of food- Chemical and biochemical analysis of

constituents in plants, food and animal feed forcustomers

- Development of specific analytical andextraction methods and their validation forcustomers

Institute of Biochemistry and Algal BiotechnologyThe main research field is in the field of algal bio-technology, a growing future technology of the lifescience industry that currently taps only a fraction ofits full potential. Unlike terrestrial organisms themetabolism and the range of secondary metabolitesproduced from algae is widely not investigated. Asignificant focus of our research work lies on theproduction of secondary carotenoids from microal-gae, especially astaxanthin and lutein and further-more on the isolation of biologically active secon-dary metabolites form algae extracts such as com-ponents with antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral,antialgal and cytotoxic activities. The identificationof bioactive substances is carried out by spectrosco-pic and spectrometric investigations, particularly byhigh performance LC-MS/MS analyses.Performance spectrum:- cultivation of algae from shake flask

to 100 liter scale- optimization of growing and product building

parameters- analytical determination of all produced

metabolites by LC-MS/MS

- application of various test systems for biologicalactivities

Applied research and education in the field of plant biotechnology are concentrated in the Department of AppliedBiosciences and Process Technology, as well as in the Dept. of Agriculture, Dietetics and Landscape Architecture.

Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

Dept. of Applied Biosciences and Process Technology

Bernburger Str. 55 D-06366 Kthen

Prof. Dr. Carola Griehl

phone: +49 / 3 49 6 / 67 25 26

fax: +49 / 3 49 6 / 67 25 27

[email protected] www.hs-anhalt.de

Dept. of Agriculture, Dietetics and Landscape Architecture

Strenzfelder Allee 28 D-06406 Bernburg

Prof. Dr. Ingo Schellenberg

phone: +49 / 34 96 / 67 11 88

fax: +49 / 3 49 6 / 11 89

[email protected] www.hs-anhalt.de

Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Kthen

University of Applied Science Magdeburg-StendalDepartment of Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Technology

CONTACT

At the Department of Chemistry /Pharmaceutical Technology in Magdeburg

research is done in various fields like- quality control and quality assurance;- analytics;- galenics;- bio- and gene technology.

Research Partners are the chemical, cosmeticand pharmaceutical industry, institutions likefor example Max Planck Institute, Fraunhoferinstitutes and universities.

In recent years more and more pharmaceuti-cals are developed that are or contain bio-technological products. Therefore one part ofthe departments research is the developmentof analytical and gene technological methodsfor the control of biotechnological processes.In one of the major projects the TechnicalUniversity Carolo Wilhelmina Braunschweigand the University of Applied SciencesMagdeburg-Stendal work together in theframe of Sonderforschungsbereich 578:

From Gene to Product. Aim here is to opti-mize the production of heterologous proteins

in different hosts. With this work tools aredeveloped that are applicable for the produc-tion of proteins of bacterial, plant, animal andhuman origin. Another part of the research isquality control and assurance for the pharma-ceutical industry. Here also methods are devel-oped and implicated for an improved produc-tion of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and dietarysupplements.

Presently the Department of Chemistry /Pharmaceutical Technology in Magdeburgeducates students in PharmaceuticalTechnology and Analytical Chemistry. Partnershere are mainly the chemical, pharmaceuticaland cosmetic industry.

Further information can be found on ourhomepage www.chemie.hs-magdeburg.de

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NTACT University of Applied Science Magdeburg-Stendal Department of Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Technology

Prof. Dr. Christiana Cordes

Breitscheidstr. 2 D-39114 Magdeburg

phone: +49 / 3 91 / 88 64 23 2 fax: +49 / 3 91 / 88 64 23 4

[email protected] www.chemie.hs-magdeburg.de

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Technology Solutions for the Post-Genomics EraIcon Genetics AG, Halle (Saale)

- A BASF Plant Science Company -SunGene develops valuable traits in genetical-ly engineered plants. For the purpose of man-kind and animals it will develop these plantsinto better varieties for the production ofhighly valuable additives for human and ani-mal nutrition and health.

Our core competencies are in the fields of:- Transformation of crop plants- Regulation of gene expression- Metabolic Engineering- Molecular Farming

In our excellent facilities and with highly skil-led personnel SunGene holds the world-wideexclusive rights on 50 patents in the areas ofEnabling technology, methods for planttransformation as well as the production ofVitamin E and Carotenoids.

We cooperate with international and nationalacademic institutions and biotech companies.One of them is the Institute of Plant Geneticsand Crop Plant Research in Gatersleben nearthe capital Magdeburg with the joint focus ontransformation, gene expression and selectionmarker. In cooperation with local plant bree-ding companies in Saxony-Anhalt and impor-

tant industrial companies like BASF PlantScience SunGene develops products for theglobal market.

SunGene GmbH & Co. KGaA

Dr. Harald Seulberger, Dr. Karin Herbers

Corrensstr. 3 D-06466 Gatersleben

phone: +49 / 3 94 82 / 76 00 fax: +49 / 3 94 82 / 76 01 99

[email protected] www.sungene.de

Saxony-Anhalt is a per-

fect place to run a R&Doriented Plant Biotech-nology company. Itoffers an outstandingscientific communityand very good accessto breeding partners.For the success ofSunGene especiallythe contact to excellentacademic researchgroups has been essen-tial.

Dr. Harald SeulbergerManaging Director

Enabling Plant InnovationSunGene GmbH & Co. KGaA, Gatersleben

CONTACT

Icon Genetics GmbH is a provider of newplant engineering technologies. We develop

new generation production platforms andproduct prototypes for pharmaceutical, agri-cultural, animal health and chemical biotechmarkets.

Our range of products comprise Nuclear andPlastid Transformation, Pro-viral Transfection(magnICON), Hybridization System(rubICON) and GMO Labeling (lexICON).For example, ICON GENETICS nuclear trans-formation systems are based on translational(promoter-less), translation-fusion, polycistro-nic vectors or vectors that utilize vectorassembly in planta or gene fragment trans-splicing. We developed non-leaky gene swit-ches based on proteins. The result: biosafety,speed, precision, expression control, freedom-to-operate. We provide necessary training,technology transfer and contract research ser-vices.

With over 39 patent applications and exclusi-vely in-licensed 2 patents we create a strong

exclusivity area in new generation enginee-ring. Therefore, to ensure success we haveclose collaborations with pharmaceutical andchemical partners and academia, Institute ofPlant Genetics and Crop Plant Research andthe Ludwig Maximilians University inMunich.

Icon Genetics was foun-ded in 1999 in Princeton,NJ. In 2000 we openedour research laboratoriesat Biozentrum Halle andhave just moved all ourheadquarter functions toSaxony-Anhalt.Our new TransgeneOperating Systems focuson the agrochemical and

seed industry as well ason pharmaceutical andspeciality protein manu-facturing in plants. In thearea of seed breedingSaxony-Anhalt has out-standing tradition. Wejust entered into an ambi-tious collaboration withNordsaat Saatzucht forthe development of anew hybrid seed systemfor winter wheat, a per-fect fit between biotech-nology and plant breed-ing.

Professor Yuri Y. GlebaChief Executive Officer

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NTACT Icon Genetics AG

Prof. Dr. Yuri Gleba, Dr. Viktor Klimyuk

Weinbergweg 23 D-06120 Halle (Saale)

phone: +49 / 3 45 / 55 59 88 7 fax: +49 / 3 45 / 55 59 88 4

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Molecular markers are an indispensable toolfor the plant breeding industry and researchcommunity. They are being used to localizeand transfer desired traits into novel varietiesand for the protection of proprietary germ-plasm.

TraitGenetics provides state of the art mole-

cular marker development and analysis servi-ces employing predominantly microsatellite(SSR) and SNP (single nucleotide polymor-phism) technologies specifically tailored tothe needs of the plant breeding industry. Weare committed to address the specific prob-lems of our customers in a competent andcost-efficient way with the highest possiblequality.

TraitGenetics has large sets of molecular mar-kers available for major field crops such asmaize, wheat, barley and sugar beet. Wealso offer marker services for vegetable spe-cies (Brassica, tomato) and ornamentals.

Our activities in the molecular markeranalysis area include:- Development and licensing of molecular

markers for major crops- Use of markers for the mapping of traits /

Marker assisted backcrossing- Genetic fingerprinting of germplasm and

varieties

- Genotyping as service in the breedingprocess or for biodiversity analyses

- Use of markers for seed quality analyses- SNP and haplotype identification for

association studies- Genomic services (EST analysis,

picking/spotting, DNA sequencing)- Map based gene isolation- Expert consulting and bioinformatic

solutions for molecular marker analyses

TraitGenetics GmbH

Dr. Martin Ganal

Am Schwabeplan 1b D-06466 Gatersleben

phone: +49 / 3 94 82 / 79 97 0 fax: +49 / 3 94 82 / 79 97 18

[email protected] www.traitgenetics.deCONTACT

Novoplant is a German biotech companyactive in the veterinary therapeutics and feed

additives market. Our focus is on the genera-tion and development of hyper-immune pro-ducts (single chain antibodies and FAbs) tocombat infectious diseases in the gastroin-testinal tract of production animals such aspoultry, swine and cattle, but also in compan-ion animals, by passive immunization.

Products:Several products are under developmentagainst various targets from bacterial, viraland eukaryotic pathogens. Phage display anddirect cloning of the respective antigens areroutinely employed together with tests in in-vitro and ex-vivo veterinary models.Combinations of selected antibodies can beused for specific targeting of a pathogen in a

given species. Novoplant has establishedvarious heterologous expression systems

(plants and micro-algae) for production of itsantibodies at large scale and at costs whichallow an economically feasible integration ofits products in the animal production process.

Partners:Novoplants developments target feed com-panies and the veterinary industry. New pro-ducts are urgently needed to replace antibio-tics the use of which in animals is becomingmore and more restricted. Increasing preva-lence rates for zoonotic diseases are a threatto food safety and to human health. Passiveimmunization provides a safe and effectivemeans for interfering with pathogen coloniza-tion of the intestine and to prevent the out-break of infectious diseases. Novoplant is inadvanced discussions with international com-panies about the further development andcommercialization of its products. For furtherinformation, please contact us [email protected].

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NTACT Novoplant GmbH

Dr. Theodor Fahrendorf


phone: +49 / 3 94 82 / 79 98 0 fax: +49 / 3 94 82 / 79 98 0

[email protected] www.novoplant.com

Accelerating Plant BreedingTraitGenetics GmbH, Gatersleben

Eat Your Way to Good HealthNovoPlant GmbH, Gatersleben

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Our key business is to analyse SNP geneticmarkers (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) inhumans and other organisms. A new pro-prietary technology allows for the service ana-lysis of both given SNPs in many individuals orfew SNPs in many individuals.

20.000 allele calls can be performed in one

reaction on a special microarray. Only nanoli-ter amounts of reagents are used per call. Thisapproach prevents cross-hybridisation or con-tamination. Thus, very many individuals canbe analyzed at the same SNP, simultaneously.This leads to high quality results in a very shorttime.

Our business based on our proprietarytechnique includes:

- SNP and mutation analysis service- Microarray production for interested com-

panies and research institutes- Analyses of available SNPs from your orga-

nism of interest

- Development of finished SNP biochip pro-ducts

Array-On GmbH


phone: +49 39482 7999 11 fax: +49 39482 7999 23

[email protected] http://array-on.com/

The Plant Metabolic CompanyBioPlanta GmbH, Leipzig

CONTACT

BioPlanta GmbH is one of the leading compa-nies in applying bioengineered approaches for

discovery, development and commercializati-on of fine chemicals and pharmaceutical com-pounds.

The focus of our technology is the GMP-rela-ted production of plant biomass with a highcontent of active compounds using differentmethods of in vitro cultivation of plant organsand whole plants. Thereby a proprietary cost-effective bioreactor platform technology forin vitro metabolite production is being used:The BioPlant-System.

Beside the production of approved com-pounds BioPlanta also develops active sub-

stances. The activities comprises compoundscreening, production of recombinant pro-teins, as well as the process developmentinclusively scale-up and validation. The con-trol and variation of cultivation conditionsenables customized content and spectra of thespecific compounds. Due to this BioPlanta isable to develop purposeful market orientatedproducts.

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NTACT BioPlanta GmbH

Dr. Andr Gerth

Deutscher Platz 5 D-04103 Leipzig

phone: +49 / 3 41 / 22 45 83 0 fax: +49 / 3 41 / 22 45 83 1

[email protected] www.bioplanta-leipzig.de

Polydimensional SNP Analysis on BiochipsArray-On GmbH, Gatersleben

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Breeding is future. Plantbreeding requires an out-

standing innovation capa-city within a Europeandimension. The State ofSaxony-Anhalt offersexcellent conditions forour area of business:-The political will forinnovation and newtechnologies

-Competitive and efficientbasic research and edu-cation centres such asIPK Gatersleben, BAZQuedlinburg, Universityof Halle-Wittenberg

For example, in cooperati-on with InnoPlanta andthe InnovationsbankSachsen-Anhalt newresearch projects werestarted, which have theclear aim to increase therate of innovation.The State of Saxony-Anhalt lies in the heart ofEurope and thus is thecentre of excellence ofNordsaat SaatzuchtGmbH, Bhnshausen.

Wolf von RhadeChief Executive Officer

Nordsaat Saatzucht GmbH

- A breeding company with tradition, on themarket since 1910 always with varietiespointing the way

- 3 breeding stations with an approximatenursery area of 110 ha

- Branches in Bhnshausen, Granskevitz and

Gudow- High-performance varieties in wheat,

triticale, winter and spring barley as wellas oats

- Utilisation of DH (double haploid)technology and marker based selection

- Utilisation of a national and internationaltesting network for different climaticconditions

- Since 1965 a founding member of thecentral variety marketing company Saaten-Union GmbH

KWS SAAT AG

Products:KWS is one of the worlds leading companiesin the field of plant breeding and enjoys a pre-sence in more than 65 countries throughoutthe world.Our products consist of agricultural plants fortemperate climates in all major markets. Ourprimary crops include sugar beets, corns,grains and fodder crops. Although the widerange of species and varieties we develop arefundamentally based upon traditional plant-breeding techniques, we are also increasinglyutilizing the latest innovations from the fieldof biotechnology.The forces that will be driving plant breedingin the future will be new and improved agro-nomic characteristics, better processing quali-ties and as a long-term objective theenhancement of a crops constituents.

Roots:KWS SAAT AG has roots that go back toSaxony-AnhaltThe company was founded in the year 1856in the town Klein Wanzleben, not far fromMagdeburg in what used to be East Germany.This location was prompted by the excellentsoil conditions found there as well as by theemergence of the first sugar refineries in thisarea.Following the Second World War, the com-panys headquarters were relocated to Einbeckin the West German state of Lower Saxony.After the fall of the wall in 1990, KWS againresumed breeding activities at its original loca-tion in Klein Wanzleben. Today, a workforceof 50 people at KWS subsidiary ZKW KleinWanzleben is devoted to providing breedingand agriculture services.

STRUBE-DIECKMANN

Biotechnology and plant breedingBiotechnology is essential for modern plantbreeding. Biotechnological methods shortenand optimise breeding programmes and offerquick and safe control of success concerningselection and new combinations of plants.

STRUBE-DIECKMANN is a leading internatio-nal sugar beet breeding company fromGermany. STRUBE-DIECKMANN sugar beetvarieties perform very well all over the worldand have achieved high market shares.

Saaten-Union GmbH

Eisenstr. 12 D-30916 Isernhagen

phone: +49 / 5 11 / 72 66 60 Fax: +49 / 5 11 / 72 66 61 00

[email protected] www.saaten-union.de

Entrepreneurial Location Seed Breeders

CONTACT

STRUBE-DIECKMANN

Dr. Georg Koch

Kirchhorster Str. 16 D-31688 Nienstdt

phone: +49 / 57 24 95 19 29 fax: +49 / 57 24 95 19 77

[email protected] www.strube-dieckmann.deCONTACT

KWS SAAT AG

Frau Dr. Anja Matzk

Grimsehlstr. 31 D-37555 Einbeck

phone: +49 / 5 56 1 / 31 16 29 fax: +49 / 5 56 1 / 31 13 22

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For more than 100 years Saxony-Anhalt has been unique forits traditional network of agricultural breeding, farming andproduction companies working together with a well-estab-lished food industry. The location can rest upon competenciesin vegetable oils market, starch and sugar markets and the

medicinal and spice plant market.

For example, the sugar production has its origin in Germany,especially in Saxony-Anhalt. At the end of the 18th century,the chemist Franz Carl Achard selected one white-shelledsugar beet from different animal food beets. Since that time,it is possible to produce sugar from beets.

As a rule, renewable resources and processing residue are thestarting point for the production of a wide range of products.New industrial applications with continuous innovations ensu-re a competitive starch production market in Saxony-Anhaltand the region of Central Germany. For this purpose, biodeg-radable products are produced (e.g. catering products like cut-lery or plates; packing products like bags and sacks).

Moreover, new applications are used to produce vegetableoils. For example, renewable resources or processing residueform the basis for the extraction of vegetable oils. Processingresidue of the fruit juice industry serve as preliminary products.

Because of that, new and innovative companies were estab-lished which help to close the value creation chain in emergingmarkets, such as the functional food or dietary supplementindustries. They are also suppliers for the cosmetic, pharma-

ceutical (e.g. phytotechnology) and the chemical industry.

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InnoPlantas objectives may be divided into fourprojects areas:

The development of modern procedures for breed-ingWith the most modern means of breeding,methods and tools are being developed whichenable breeders to change specific traits of plantswith a high degree of accuracy.

Improvement of the resistance of cultivatedplantsThe InnoPlanta network aims to develop plantswith a higher resistance against illnesses and cli-matic stresses which will enable farmers to re-duce the use of fertilizers and chemicals.

The cultivation of plants with new metabolitesEgg white, carbohydrate, vitamins, trace ele-ments plants can be used as natural and cost-effective factories without energy consumptionand exhaust fumes. The products can be put touse in food and feed as well as in pharmaceuticalsor as industrial raw materials.

The improvement of cultivated plants withregional importancePartners within the InnoPlanta network are disco-vering ways and means for using plants, such asthyme, savoury and rhubarb as ecological rawmaterial for pharmaceutical and cosmetic purposes.

InnoPlanta e.V.

Plant Biotechnology Nordharz/Brde


phone: +49 / 3 94 82 / 79 17 0 fax: +49 / 3 94 82 / 79 17 2

[email protected] www.innoplanta.com

Plant biotechnology isone of the key technolo-

gies in the 21st

centuryand the State of Saxony-Anhalt has in this field anunique potential.InnoPlantaNordharz/Brde e.V. wasfounded in May 2000 topromote plant biotechno-logy in this traditionalcentre of plant breedingin Germany.Approximately 600 scien-tists in institutes and com-panies work in breedingresearch and associatedfields. Together with seedgrowers and farmers, butalso representatives ofindustry and local govern-ment, they develop theregion around Gaters-leben and Quedlinburginto an established centreof plant biotechnology inEurope.

Dr. Uwe SchraderChairman

A Plant Breeding NetworkInnoPlanta e.V., Gatersleben

CONTACT

The aim of the InnoRegio project Rephyna is thedevelopment of novel innovative products on the

basis of indigenous officinal and spicy plants.Using new careful extraction methods it is possi-ble to receive special extracts with a well definedstandardized spectrum of substances. Thesemetabolites will be used for food additives, func-tional food and for cosmetics.

To achieve these aims the required capacitieswere focussed in a network consisting of:

-Companies in industry and agriculture-Academic and non-academic researchinstitutions

The foundation of the BioPro AG by the network

partners was one of the results of this cooperati-on. So Rephyna is provided with a potential forthe solution of complex scientific problems.

Project Partners of REPHYNA:1.Agrargenossenschaft e. G. Calbe

2.BioPlanta GmbH, Leipzig3.BioService Halle GmbH, Halle4.Bundesanstalt fr Zchtungsforschung an

Kulturpflanzen, Quedlinburg5.Friedrich-Schiller-Universitt Jena6.Hochschule Anhalt (FH), Bernburg -

Fachbereich Landwirtschaft /kotrophologie / Landespflege (LOEL)

7.IBT InfraBioTech GmbH, Freiberg8.IMTM Institut fr Medizintechnologie GmbH,

Magdeburg9.Institut fr Angewandte Dermatopharmazie

Halle e.V., Halle10.IPK Institut fr Pflanzengenetik und

Kulturpflanzenforschung, Gatersleben

11.LUS GmbH - Labor fr Umweltschutz undchemische Analytik, Magdeburg

12.Martin-Luther-Universitt Halle Wittenberg13.MEB Metall-Elektro-Bau Service GmbH,

Magdeburg14.NIG Nahrungs-Ingenieurtechnik GmbH,

Magdeburg15.Otto-von-Guericke Universitt, Magdeburg16.PharmaPlant GmbH, Artern17.Prof. Hellriegel Institut e.V., Bernburg

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NTACT BioPro AG

Dr. Lothar Lcke

Sandtorststrae 23 D-39106 Magdeburg

phone: +49 / 3 91 / 54 48 74 5 fax: +49 / 3 91 / 54 48 74 6

[email protected] www.biopro-ag.de

Phytopharmaceuticals and Dietary SupplementsBioPro AG / Rephyna e.V., Magdeburg

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PPM is a non profit research and developmentcentre, placed between laboratory and

industry.

Our main topics are:

Vegetable oil technology- processing development- product development (synthesis, receipts)- laboratory and pilot scale processing tests

(incl. GMO, under GLP-conditions)

- studies and consulting- training and further education

Bio-polymers- product development (compounds)- pilot scale processing tests

PPM owns unique pilot scale facilities to simu-late the industrial oil mill process as well ascompounding facilities.

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NTACT PPM Pilot Pflanzenltechnologie Magdeburg e.V.

Dr.-Ing. Frank Pudel

Berliner Chaussee 66 D-39114 Magdeburg

phone: +49 / 3 91 / 81 89 16 2 fax: +49 / 3 91 / 81 89 29 9

[email protected] www.ppm-magdeburg.de

The aim of NAROSSA e.V. is to promote thecultivation and commercialisation of renewa-ble resources in Saxony-Anhalt. For that pur-pose it is active in legal aspects, networkingand transfer of information between its mem-bers and all related stakeholders. Further itorganises conferences, congresses and work-shops in relation to the commercialisation of

renewable resources.

For example, the conference NAROSSA,initiated by HMI Consulting, is one of theleading German conferences for renewableresources and plant biotechnology.NAROSSA takes place annually in the capitalcity of Saxony-Anhalt Magdeburg.

NAROSSA e.V. Renewable Resources Saxony-Anhalt Magdeburg

Prof. Dr. Horst-Herbert Krause

Maxim-Gorki-Str. 13 D-39108 Magdeburg

phone: +49 / 3 91 / 73 96 90 fax: +49 / 3 91 / 73 96 93 3

[email protected] www.narossa.de

Renewable Resources from Saxony-AnhaltNAROSSA e.V., Magdeburg

CONTACT

NinA is a network of companies, researchinstitutions and other institutions from thepolitical, scientific and economic sphere. Itpromotes the development of industrial inno-

vations on the basis of traditional and agricul-tural structures in the region of the Altmark,the northern part of Saxony-Anhalt.

The network gives priority to regional compe-tencies and its utilization through new pro-ducts and innovative technologies in the areaof renewable resources, especially hemp.

CONTACT Natural Material Innovation Network Altmark e.V.

Eveline Karlsch

Letzlinger Landstrae 8 D-39638 Gardelegen

phone: +49 / 3 90 7 / 77 68 32 fax: +49 / 3 90 7 / 77 68 34

[email protected] www.nina-innoregio.de

Natural Material Innovation Network AltmarkNinA e.V., Gardelegen

Pilot Scale Vegetable Oil Technology in MagdeburgPPM e.V.

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Saxony-Anhalt has an outstanding tradition inplant breeding and plant biotechnology. Theregion has a unique German-wide scientificpotential in the field of plant biotechnologyand will develop into one of the leadingresearch and production centers for green bio-technology in Germany and Europe.More than 2.500 m2 laboratory, office and

greenhouse space ensure an efficient researchand work for start-up and young companieswith their area of expertise in green biotech-nology.

We offer special equipments and serviceswhich are geared to the individual standardsof plant biotechnology companies. Our labo-ratory equipments contain radionuclide labo-ratory, darkroom, We offer up-to-date experi-mental greenhouses with assimilation lighting,automatic shadow maker and heating.

Our services for you:- Information and care of the companies- Project financing- Arrangements of cooperation and

technology transfer- Marketing- Public Relations

Biotech Start-up Centre Gatersleben GmbH

Eveline Nettlau


phone: +49 / 3 94 82 / 79 18 5 fax: +49 / 3 94 82 / 79 18 6

[email protected] www.startupbiotech.de

Biotech Start-up Centre Gatersleben GmbH, Gatersleben

Biopark Gatersleben Infrastrukturgesellschaft mbH, Gatersleben

CONTACT

- Saxony-Anhalt (Germany) has a longstanding tradition in plant breeding,

agriculture and food production.

- The Biopark is part of theGatersleben Campus.

- The construction start has been donerecently and the first structures will becompleted till summer 2005.

- Construction and development costs are atapproximately 35 million Euro.

- It is the most ambitious project of the StateGovernments Strategy for the

development of biotechnology.

- The objective of the Biopark is to promotebusiness, start-ups, to give existingcompanies a perspective and to attractenterprises from other regions.

- An area of over 100.000 m2 is available forthe industrial park on Gatersleben Campus.

- The Biopark will contain laboratories,greenhouses and space of deliberaterelease.

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NTACT BGI Biopark Gatersleben Infrastrukturgesellschaft mbH

Dr. Edith Httner

Schmiedestrae 1 D-06466 Gatersleben

phone: +49 / 3 94 82 / 75 10 Fax: +49 / 3 94 82 / 75 13 3

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Saxony-Anhalt is wellknown as the centre of

excellence in agrobiotech-nology in Germany. Basedon a long tradition ofplant breeding usingadvanced genetic re-search, fostered by a con-tingent technology policy,furnished by a communityof highly skilled and dedi-cated scientists two siteswith international reputa-tion were establishedaround the academicinstitutes in Halle andGatersleben. We observeincreasing interest ofcompanies and invest-ment equity to benefitfrom this fast growing

and attractive cluster inplant biotechnology.

Dr. Dinnies J. von der OstenChief Executive Officer

Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt is theDevelopment Bank of Saxony-Anhalt. Onbehalf of the State of Saxony-Anhalt we arethe central partner concerning developmentprogramms of our regional and CentralGerman Government and the european com-mission.

We offer a wide range of products in fourdifferent fields of funding:- economic development, e.g. support of

enterprises, especially SME, andinfrastructure

- agriculture and rural development- education, culture and media- house building

The close cooperation with our partners likeBusiness Promotion and DevelopmentCompany WISA, trade corporations, KfWMittelstandsbank, RKW Sachsen-AnhaltGmbH, invested-in companies, job centre etal. is the basis for offering a one-stop agencyat Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt with the

combination of comprehensive customer-orientation with high competences and servi-ces. Giving sound answers to the enquiries ofinvestors and other customers as quick as pos-sible for supporting investment and new jobsin our region is our aim.If you like to get more information aboutSaxony-Anhalts investor services click onwww.ib-sachsen-anhalt.de

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NTACT Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt Anstalt der Norddeutschen Landesbank Girozentrale

Jran Fricke

Domplatz 12 D-39104 Magdeburg

phone: +49 / 3 91 / 58 98 52 7 fax: +49 / 3 91 / 58 98 53 6

[email protected] www.ib-sachsen-anhalt.de

If it comes to starting and growing a business,equity is a major issue within a bundle of criti-cal factors. The Magdeburg based IBGBeteiligungsgesellschaft is an active playerproviding venture capital to technology orien-ted startup companies in Saxony-Anhalt,Saxony and Thuringia. Our activities focusmainly on the technology core competenciesof the Central German region, which are:

- Life Sciences (locations Halle, Leipzig,Gatersleben, Magdeburg)

- Chemical Industry and Nanotechnology(locations Halle, Leuna, Bitterfeld)

- Mechanical Engineering (locationsMagdeburg, Wernigerode)

10 professionals, most of them with a scienti-fic and/or an economic background with sub-stantial experience in the venture capital indu-stry, are involved in the process of evaluatingand coaching innovative enterprises. Today,about 70 companies are part of our activeportfolio. In cooperation with other financialpartners we contribute to a sustainable andcompetitive economic structure in the region.If you have IP protectable products and/or

technology with a unique selling propositionset into shape by a compelling, entrepreneurialminded management team dedicated to eco-nomic success we are keen to learn to knowyou.

IBG Beteiligungsgesellschaft Sachsen-Anhalt mbHDr. Dinnies J. von der Osten

Kantstrae 5 (City-Carr) D-39104 Magdeburg

phone: +49 / 3 91 / 53 28 1-42 fax: +49 / 3 91 / 53 28 1-59/-58

[email protected] www.ibg-vc.de

IBG Beteiligungsgesellschaft Sachsen-Anhalt mbH, Magdeburg

CONTACT

CFH is an investment company which in 1996began investing very successfully in technolo-gy oriented and growing businesses. The basisof our achievement is a clear focus on particu-

lar lines of business and a well-balancedinvestment strategy. Our highly motivatedand professional team brings more than 40years of experience in the investment businessto the company.

We see ourselves as a committed partner ofinnovative businesses with high growthpotentials in the field of Life Science. In thiscontext, partnership is not limited to financial

support rather, we do also stand by ourbusinesses as their sparring partner.

We cooperate among others with BIOMitteldeutschland GmbH and InnoPlantaNordharz/Brde e.V. and with other VC partners.

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NTACT SachsenLB Corporate Finance Holding GmbH, Leipzig

K. Christian Vogel

Lhrstrae 16 D-04105 Leipzig

phone: +49 / 3 41 / 97 96 0 01 fax: +49 / 3 41 / 97 96 0 09

[email protected] www.cfh.de

Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt, Magdeburg

SachsenLB Corporate Finance Holding GmbH, Leipzig

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The aim of the company is the strengtheningof the biotechnological industry in the State ofSaxony-Anhalt and participation in the Bio-cluster Central Germany (Mitteldeutschland)with our colleagues from the Free States ofThuringia and Saxony.

The main tasks are:

- Coordination and implementation of theStates biotechnology strategy

- Acquisition of new biotech companies andsupport of existing biotech companies

- Development and implementation of amarketing concept concerning thebiotechnology of the region

- Support of the Goverment of Saxony-Anhaltin the design and implementation of thelegal framework

Our activities are:- Cooperation of existing biotech companies

and networks within Saxony-Anhalt andsupport of the Bio-cluster Central Germany

- Acquisition of new biotech companies,placement of relevant partners, regularnetworking meetings, comprehensive publicrelation and marketing

- Membership and participation in nationaland international bodies in the design andimplementation of the legal framework

- Support of cooperations in research anddevelopment to improve the value-addedchain in plant biotechnology and activeagent research

- Promotion of the initiative Renewableresources in Saxony-Anhalt

- Cooperation and design of an education andtraining network in Saxony-Anhalt

- Marketing of the centers of excellence in therespective fields of biotechnology in Saxony-Anhalt

BIO Mitteldeutschland GmbH

Dr. Jens A. Katzek

Office Halle Weinbergweg 22 06120 Halle (Saale)

phone: +49 / 345 - 55 59 850

fax: +49 / 345 - 55 59 853

[email protected]

www.biomitteldeutschland.de

Office Magdeburg Kantstr. 5 D-39104 Magdeburg

phone: +49 / 391 / 56 89 947

fax: +49 / 391 / 56 89 950

There is always someone making the first stepBIO Mitteldeutschland GmbH, Halle (Saale)

CONTACT

We are convinced: Plant

biotechnology offersmany opportunities.Therefore, in Saxony-Anhalt, we would like toidentify, explore and har-ness them.We know: Not all poten-

tials of this technology areforeseeable already today.When Graham Bell disco-vered the electricity noone could imagine whichimpact it would have forthe development of indu-strialized countries.Nevertheless, the world-wide experiences and thenumberless research pro-jects with plant biotechindicate that it is wor-thwhile to support thistechnology. Moreover,plant biotechnology pos-sesses first successes. Ithas reduced e.g. theapplication of pesticidesor the cancer-causingmycotoxins in animalfood.Saxony-Anhalt owns awell-established basicresearch, a long traditionof breeding and the politi-cal will to harness plantbiotechnology for theeconomic development ofthe region and its inhabi-

tants.

Dr. Jens A. KatzekChief Executive Officer

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Ministry of Economics and Labour of theState of Saxony-AnhaltHasselbachstrae 4D-39104 Magdeburgphone: +49 / 3 91 / 56 70 1fax: +49 / 3 91 / 61 50 72www.mw.sachsen-anhalt.de

BIO Mitteldeutschland GmbHOffice HalleWeinbergweg 22D-06120 Hallephone: +49 / 3 45 / 55 59 85 0fax: +49 / 3 45 / 55 59 85 [email protected]

WISA Economic Promotion Agency of theState of Saxony-AnhaltKantstrae 5D-39104 Magdeburgphone: +49 / 3 91 / 56 89 90fax: +49 / 3 91 / 56 89 95 0

[email protected]

Economic Promotion Agency Aschersleben-Stafurt mbHGroer Markt 9D-39418 Stafurtphone: +49 / 3 92 5 / 93 01 24fax: +49 / 3 92 5 / 93 01 [email protected]

Ministry of Agriculture and Environment ofthe State of Saxony-AnhaltOlvenstedter Strae 4D-39108 Magdeburgphone: +49 / 3 91 / 56 71 95 0fax: +49 / 3 91 / 56 71 96 [email protected]

BIO Mitteldeutschland GmbHOffice MagdeburgKantstr. 5D-39104 Magdeburgphone: +49 / 3 91 / 56 89 94 7fax: +49 / 3 91 / 56 89 95 0

Landesmarketing Sachsen-Anhalt GmbHAm Alten Theater 6D-39104 Magdeburgphone: +49 / 3 91 / 56 77 08 0fax: +49 / 3 91 / 56 77 08 [email protected]

www.lmg-sachsen-anhalt.de

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