Biocom California Catalyst Awards
Please join us in recognizing the winners of our 6th annual Catalyst Awards from San Diego, Los Angeles, and the Bay Area. Our industry would not be the same without young leaders like this year’s winners who help to ignite innovation and fuel the growth of our industry, and we thank all our 2021 nominees for their hard work and dedication.

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Debut Biotech lands US$22.6M to commercialize cell-free biomanufacturing ingredients
Debut Biotech, a biomanufacturing platform harnessing cell-free enzymes, has raised US$22.6 million in series A financing, led by Material Impact, a US-based venture firm.

Food Dive
Debut Biotech partners with DIC to develop natural colors for food
Debut claims its platform can overcome some of the existing barriers to creating all-natural and biodegradable pigments. The obstacles include low yields, post-extraction waste generation and environmental burdens, such as land and water use, that come from using flowers and plants to extract pigments. Volatile weather also can impact output and quality.

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Debut Biotech Raises $22.6M Series A Financing
Debut Biotech officials say that in addition to producing rare, high-value, and novel compounds, the company’s technology also improves traditional ingredient manufacturing.
