UniVOOK Chemical Further Accelerates Its Research and Development Strategies In Microbial Fermentation and Synthetic Biotechnology

On November 6, UniVOOK Chemical (Shanghai) Co., LTD. (“UniVOOK Chemical”) and Heilongjiang Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Microbiology (“Institute of Microbiology”) signed the “Technology Research and Development Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement”.

The agreement will further strengthen UniVOOK Chemical’s research and development capabilities in microbial fermentation and synthetic biotechnology.

Based on mutual benefit and common development, both sides aim to integrate tech resources, boost research levels, and enhance innovation and tech transformation capabilities. So as to achieve complementary advantages and win-win cooperation.

The Institute of Microbiology is a comprehensive research institute engaged in basic research and tech development in biological engineering and microbiology. It has professional characteristics and tech advantages in genetic engineering, biomass energy, edible fungus strain preservation and application, wastewater microbial treatment, bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides, animal nutrition, microbial health products, and solid-liquid integrated fermentation technology. It has long undertaken national and local research projects.

UniVOOK Chemical is a leading producer, custom manufacturer, and global distributor of industrial specialty chemicals and advanced biochemical materials. It focuses on developing bio-synthesis technology and natural product additives, aiming to provide “100% natural additives” by 2026. Its products include natural organic acids (like acetic, propionic, butyric, valeric, caprylic, and caproic acids), natural antimicrobial and antioxidant agents, and other bio-fermentation and synthesis products and plant extracts.

UniVOOK Chemical’s strategic goal in the food and animal nutrition sectors emphasizes commitment to natural and sustainable solutions, following circular economy principles and prioritizing environmental responsibility to contribute to a healthier planet and eco-friendly food and feed industries.

Cooperation Principles

Implement national tech innovation policies, promote tech development, accelerate economic growth and social progress. Establish long-term stable cooperation based on “complementary advantages and mutual benefit”, leveraging each other’s strengths to advance tech transformation in microbial fermentation and synthetic biotechnology.

Cooperation Content

According to UniVOOK Chemical’s development direction and strategies in the biochemical products field, and considering global market trends and industrial development, the two parties will strengthen cooperation in technology, development, transfer, resource sharing, and personnel exchanges.

– The Institute of Microbiology will provide technical support for UniVOOK Chemical’s long-term development strategies, strategic positioning, and innovation in biochemical products. It will organize experts to study key issues in microbial fermentation and synthetic biotechnology, conduct special research, and cooperate on technology development and transfer projects. We will jointly promote innovation and product development through technical cooperation agreements, tech transformation agreements, and intellectual property transfer agreements.

– Jointly carry out technology development and technology transfer activities, manage projects, jointly promote technological innovation and develop related products in the form of signing technical cooperation agreements, technological achievements transformation agreements, intellectual property transfer cooperation agreements, etc.;

– We will share resources and equipment, and strengthen talent exchanges and cooperation. UniVOOK Chemical will invite technical experts from the Institute of Microbiology to provide technical training to its employees, and send technical backbone staff to the institute for training to enhance R&D capabilities and technical levels.

Cooperation Mechanism

Establish an irregular communication mechanism between senior management. To ensure effective cooperation, both parties will enhance communication, establish coordination and liaison mechanisms, jointly determine major tech development matters, and set up information exchange channels for timely communication on project development and tech transformation. This ensures cooperation implementation and lays a foundation for long-term partnership.

Innovation and Development

By establishing the strategic partnership, both parties will leverage their resource, technical, and market advantages to conduct research on microbial fermentation and functional substance biosynthesis. We will focus on innovating and applying bio-based chemicals in veterinary drugs, animal health products, and animal nutrition, share R&D experiences and results, jointly develop new technologies and products, accelerate tech transformation, and empower the high-quality development of new-quality productivity.

UniVOOK Chemical will benefit from the Institute of Microbiology’s innovation in biotechnology, converting cutting-edge technology and products into industrial applications and promoting them globally to enhance its business profitability and core competitiveness.