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Plant Biotechnology
Tradition Expertise Innovation
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(in alphabetical order) Page Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Kthen Array-On GmbH, Gatersleben BGI Biopark Gatersleben Infrastrukturgesellschaft mbH, Gatersleben BIO Mitteldeutschland GmbH, Halle (Saale) BioPlanta GmbH, Leipzig BioPro AG / Rephyna e.V., Magdeburg Biotech Start-up Centre Gatersleben GmbH, Gatersleben Federal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants (BAZ), Quedlinburg IBG Beteiligungsgesellschaft Sachsen-Anhalt mbH, Magdeburg Icon Genetics AG, Halle (Saale) InnoPlanta e.V., Gatersleben Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt, Magdeburg KWS SAAT AG (ZKW), Klein Wanzleben Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry, Halle (Saale) Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK), Gatersleben 07 10 17 19 10 15 17 06 18 08 15 18 11 05 05

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Contents
Page Preface Tradition and Innovation: An Overview Innovation Capacity Synergies in the Central German Region Research and Innovation Entrepreneurial Location Overview Plant Biotechnology in Saxony-Anhalt and the Central German Region Networks Infrastructure Venture Capital and Government Funding BIO Mitteldeutschland GmbH Contact List of Participants 02 03 04 05 08

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Marketing Agency Sachsen-Anhalt GmbH, Magdeburg Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of the State of Saxony-Anhalt Ministry of Economics and Labour of the State of Saxony-Anhalt NAROSSA e.V., Magdeburg NinA e.V., Gardeleben Nordsaat Saatzucht GmbH, Bhnshausen NovoPlant GmbH, Gatersleben PPM e.V. Pilot Scale Vegetable Oil Technology, Magdeburg SachsenLB Corporate Finance Holding GmbH, Leipzig Strube-Dieckmann, Sllingen SunGene GmbH & Co KGaA, Gatersleben 20 06 20 20 16 16 11 09 16 18 11 08 08 07 20

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Plant Biotechnology Plant biotechnology is one of the significant key technologies in Saxony-Anhalt. We can rely on internationally well-known, successfully operating research institutes and innovative research 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 can look back on a long and impressive experience in the establishment of an innovative growth industry. The positive image of the plant biotechnology location shall be further promoted by the development of an innovation and competence centre with international attraction. In particular, the SaxonyAnhalt Government gives positive support to the construction of the BioPark in Gatersleben. As of 2005, the first national and international research biotechnology companies will move into up-to-date business and laboratory areas facilitated by greenhouses and open-land areas.

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Biotechnology Strategy In the year 2002, the Government of Saxony-Anhalt launched the Biotechnology Strategy. Its aim is to harness this branchs large growth potentials for the economic development of Saxony-Anhalt. Research and development, training and qualification and the establishment of companies play a significant role in addition to conventional location factors. The Biotechnology Strategy rests upon a wide consensus in the legislative assembly of Saxony-Anhalt. The aim is not only to strengthen research and development but also to enable production by closing the value creation chain in the branch.

Region Central Germany We also turn our attention to the numerous synergies arising from the cooperation with the neighboring Free States of Saxony and Thuringia. The economic region of Central Germany offers excellent conditions for economic success through utilization of synergies. Chances and competencies can be raised and complement one another. Thus win-win solutions arise, which will contribute to the economic development of Central Germany in the field of biotechnology. The publication at hand will illustrate our efforts regarding the development of innovations and competencies of international attraction.

Dr. Horst Rehberger Minister of Economics and Labour of Saxony-Anhalt

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From Tradition to Since the unification of Germany in 1990, the Land of Innovation Saxony-Anhalt has experienced a huge development of its entrepreneurial and scientific locations. The focus shifted from traditional to innovative capabilities. Saxony-Anhalt is rich in art 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 Martin Luthers reformation work began and in Eisleben, where the great reformer was born and died, as well as the DessauWrlitz Gardens). During the baroque period famous composers formed the landscape of classical music in Germany (e.g. Georg Friedrich Hndel, Johann Sebastian Bach). Well-known scientists like Otto von Guericke, poets and philosophers have also made their mark here.

Excellent Conditions The change from tradition to innovation is possible because of the outstanding geographic, economic, scientific and social conditions. Saxony-Anhalt is situated in the middle of Germany, which is a significant advantage for business. The traffic system is one of the densest and most efficient in Germany with top linking to international traffic systems (e.g. highways A9 Munich-Berlin; A2 Hannover-Berlin; A14 Magdeburg-Halle). For regional and business traffic SaxonyAnhalt can rely on one international airport (Leipzig/Halle) and five Business Airports throughout the Land.

Tradition and Innovation: An Overview

Scientific Community The highly-qualified scientific community is placed closely to the biotechnology locations of Saxony-Anhalt. Two universities and two universities of applied science, together with more than 9 outstanding research institutes (Max Planck, Frauenhofer and Leibniz institutes) in the correspondent biotechnology centres form the basis for excellent research and innovative capabilities. Regional, internationally perceived operating networks care for an efficient exchange of information between all stakeholders and for the continuous improvement of co-operation. The regional potential of highly-qualified and motivated personnel provides excellent human resources. In comparison to other national biotechnology clusters the marginal costs of manpower are relatively small. A regional training network, in accordance with the Biotechnology Strategy of the Government of Saxony-Anhalt, will further improve the supply of, amongst others, chemical/biological laboratory assistants. Biotechnology Strategy The availability of up-to-date business and laboratory areas with low rental fees ensure favourable conditions for the choice of location. The access to VC and state funding is guaranteed by competent partners. These excellent conditions for innovative start-ups will be facilitated and encouraged by the political commitment of the governments Biotechnology Strategy implemented in 2002. One of the aims is to close the value creation chains in the corresponding biotechnology centres. It creates credibility and security to resident and future biotechnology companies and research institutes.

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Core Competencies in Plant Biotechnology is one of the important core centres of Saxony-Anhalt excellence in Saxony-Anhalt. Especially the Nordharz / Brde region is regarded as the birthplace of modern plant breeding in Germany. Favourable conditions and fertile soils created the basis upon which a plant breeding industry with a worldwide reputation was able to develop in this area 100 years ago.

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Besides the city of Halle (Saale), Gatersleben, nearby the capital Magdeburg, is the centre of plant breeding in SaxonyAnhalt and in Germany. More than 1.000 employees are located in this region, around 460 of them at the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK). Further, the Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry in Halle (Saale) and the Federal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants in Quedlinburg form the basis for excellent research. On this basis and because of the support of the Biotechnology Strategy provided by the Government of Saxony-Anhalt innovative and young research companies have grown up in the past years. Located seed breeders and production companies help to close the value creation chain.

Innovation Capacity
The Plant Biotechnology of SaxonyAnhalt is specialised in: 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 dietary supplements through herbs and spices Development of bio-polymers on the basis of vegetable oil and resin

Plant biotechnology impetus for the future of AscherslebenStassfurt. The decision to establish the biotechnology park at Gatersleben constitutes another milestone along with the construction of the biotech new business centre and a close linkup with the InnoPlanta network. The centre for green biotechnology in Saxony-Anhalt is exemplified by the Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK) in Gatersleben, in close proximity to the Federal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants (BAZ) and the biotechnology companies. The administrative district of Aschersleben-Stassfurt and the State of Saxony-Anhalt are setting the course for further successful development. Heike Brehmer Head of Administration District of Aschersleben-Stassfurt

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The Central German region (comprised of the Free States of Thuringia and Saxony and the State of Saxony-Anhalt) has a clear and distinctive profile 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 since the BioRegion competition by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Germany in 1996. Various Small and Medium-sized companies of the production industry are located in the Central German region, which are essential partners for young and innovative biotech companies, when it comes to completing the value creation chain. The scientific community is rich in Universities (11), Universities of Applied Sciences (31) and renowned R&D institutions (8 Max Planck institutes, 9 Leibniz institutes and 5 Frauenhofer institutes, 2 HGF-institutes) with know-how in Life Sciences. In terms of plant biotechnology the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK), the Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (IPB) and the Federal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants (BAZ) are located in Saxony-Anhalt besides the Max Planck Institute of Chemical Ecology in Jena (Thuringia) and the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology in Golm (Brandenburg). 7 incubators with total lab space of around 60.000 m2 and state-of-theart equipment guarantee an excellent infrastructure and service. The additional construction of BioParks will meet further space capacity needs (e.g. Biopark Gatersleben, Biotech Performance Park Leuna).

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Synergies in the Central German Region

Appropriate funds are as always a major bottle neck for bringing good ideas on the market. But the more attractive the region the easier it is to attract investments from VC companies. 13 Venture Capital companies (e.g. IBG Beteiligungsgesellschaft Sachsen-Anhalt mbH, SachsenLB Corporate Finance Holding GmbH (Saxony), Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel-Beteiligungsgesellschaft AG (Thuringia)) contribute to a sustainable economic development of the biotechnology sector. Finally, the economic region is encouraged by numerous Government funding programs and instruments in the respective region. However, backing efforts are necessary in promoting the development of the location and further investment incentives in the biotechnology sector. For that purpose the three networks BIO Mitteldeutschland GmbH BioRegio Jena e.V. and biosaxony have developed common projects within the Biotech Cluster Central Germany. 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 link all related partners of the value creation chain including companies, research and other institutions. Therefore our major focus is in cooperation with the above mentioned networks to support all processes, which will lead to a stronger interlink and expansion of core competencies from different companies and networks. The decision on how to invest is influenced by the kind of qualified personnel. We are therefore focusing our attention on a reinforcement of education and qualification. The University of Applied Sciences Anhalt for example is developing a Master/Bachelor Program Biotechnology with a focus on plant biotechnology. We are strongly committed to further push the biotechnology sector in the Central German region for the purpose of economic growth and labour.

BioInstruments from Jena are biological instruments, i.e. biomolecules, cells, tissue etc. as well as miniaturized and automated instruments for use in biotechnology such as sensors, biochips, detection equipment or screening machines. Today 53 members join forces in the BioRegio Jena Association, founded in 1995. Serving the local and international Genomics, Proteomics, Biomaterials and Functional Analysis Market our companies and R&D facilities closely cooperate with several biotechs and research institutions in the Central German Region in order to further improve their methods and devices. Dr. Andr Domin Chief Executive Officer BioRegio Jena e.V.

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Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK), Gatersleben
The objective of the Institute is to carry out basic and applied research on crop plants in the tradition of its predecessor institutions with special emphasis on genetics. In accordance with Institute statutes, its research focuses on structure, function and evolution of genomes as well as on conservation and evaluation of the genetic diversity of crop plants, of their progenitors and relatives. A major aim of the Institute is interdisciplinary co-operation among the various biological fields investigated within its 5 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 Plant Systems - InnoRegio Funding Programme InnoPlanta - PROFOOD: Improved Antioxidant Content for Food Applications - PlantMetaNet: Research Network of Plant Metabolism - Federal Information System on Genetic Resources (BIG) - Mansfelds World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops - European Cooperate Programme for Genetic Resources (ECP/GR) - European Plant Genetic Resources Information Infrastructure (EPGRIS) Co-operation with industry The Institute co-operates with numerous plant breeding companies and the industry. This cooperation together with the establishment of biotechnological companies contributes to strengthening the Institutes role as a centre of plant biotechnological competence. IPK currently owns 50 research and development results which are made available to industrial partners by way of licence-, option- and transfer agreements. The results are protected as patent and utility model applications as well as business secrets.

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The area is a stronghold of crop science and breeding for decades with IPK as a centre of research. IPK draws its strength from integrating a suite of biological disciplines including bioinformatics to exploit the huge crop plant diversity maintained in its famous genebank. Applying all the modern genome-based technologies to this often unique material offers diverse opportunities for plant biotechnology of all kind. Public-funded research, biotech start-ups and breeding companies all close together create an innovative atmosphere barely matched elsewhere in Central Europe. Professor Ulrich Wobus Scientific Director

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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 W.Muehlenberg@ipk-gatersleben.de www.ipk-gatersleben.de

Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry, Halle (Saale)

Four thematically, methodologically and organisationally overlapping research priorities form the basis of the Institute of Plant Biochemistry - plant natural products, molecular interactions, information 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 Fungal Metabolites / Microanalytics, Structural Analysis & Computational Chemistry - Molecular communication in Plant-Pathogen Interactions, Cellular Signalling, Induced Pathogen Defence, Metal Homeostasis, Bioinformatic & Mass Spectronomy, Transferring functional Genomics Technology from Arabidopsis to crop Plants: Metabolic Profiling in Aid of Rapeseed Biotechnology - Molecular Physiology of Mycorrhiza, Cell Biology of Mycorrhiza, Biochemistry of Mycorrhiza, Glycosyl- and Methyltransferases, Hydroxycinnamic Acid

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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 pr@ipb-halle.de www.ipb-halle.de

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

The Federal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants (BAZ) encompasses 10 research units on seven sites in Germany; its
headquarters are situated in Quedlinburg (Saxony-Anhalt). The 1000-year-old town of Quedlinburg, listed by UNESCO as World Heritage City, is situated at the northern edge of the Harz Mountains. This geographic position protects against heavy rainfalls and provides the area with outstanding climatic conditions for plant breeding and seed production as well as for growth of various species of medicinal herbs and spice plants in particular. The working fields of the Federal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants are breeding research on agricultural and horticultural crops including ornamental plants, breeding of grapevine, apple, cherry and strawberry, pathogen diagnostics, and quality research. Our mission is - advising the German Federal government on issues of breeding research and plant breeding - making plant genetic resources accessible to plant breeding - the research in the breeding of healthy, high-quality plants for food and non-food applications - the development and provision of breeding methods Main areas of research: - to evaluate plant genetic resources - to develop and improve methods for increasing the genetic diversity and methods 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 stress tolerance and high production efficiency - to develop new varieties of grapevine and several fruit species

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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 K.Peter@bafz.de www.bafz.de

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

The Institute of Agronomy and Crop Science is one out of seven institutes at the Agricultural Department of the Martin-Luther-University. More than 10 highly-qualified scientists doing research 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 on crop 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 control seedborne fungi, viruses or bacteria. Eradicative and protective functions are necessary in a chemical treatment which is commonly used in integrated farming. In organic farming the application of synthetic pesticides is not allowed, thats why alternative principles and seed treatment techniques are necessary.Our intention is to develop novel products for a biological seed treatment which have less impact on the environment and can be used in both integrated and organic farming. Plant extracts from different species are evaluated in vitro and in vivo using extracts themselves and standard formulations of them. Our solution, a natural plant-derived product, supports germination and seedling development of cereals. It controls fungal growth, for example of Fusarium culmorum (W. G. Smith) Sacc., Microdochium nivale (Fries), Stagonospora nodorum (Berk.) Castellani & E. G. Germano. Testing of treated seed in field trials has started.

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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 diepenbrock@landw.uni-halle.de foerster@landw.uni-halle.de www.landw.uni-halle.de

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Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Kthen

Applied research and education in the field of plant biotechnology are concentrated in the Department of Applied Biosciences and Process Technology, as well as in the Dept. of Agriculture, Dietetics and Landscape Architecture. Institute of Bioanalytics and Applied Biology Based on the availability of a variety of bioanalytical methods, immunological techniques, techniques for measurement of special functionalities and special methods for extraction and isolation of plant constituents, 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 and constitutional properties (e.g. optimization of native flavor) - Manipulation of allergic potential of food - Chemical and biochemical analysis of constituents in plants, food and animal feed for customers - Development of specific analytical and extraction methods and their validation for customers Institute of Biochemistry and Algal Biotechnology The main research field is in the field of algal biotechnology, a growing future technology of the life science industry that currently taps only a fraction of its full potential. Unlike terrestrial organisms the metabolism and the range of secondary metabolites produced from algae is widely not investigated. A significant focus of our research work lies on the production of secondary carotenoids from microalgae, especially astaxanthin and lutein and furthermore on the isolation of biologically active secondary metabolites form algae extracts such as components with antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antialgal and cytotoxic activities. The identification of bioactive substances is carried out by spectroscopic and spectrometric investigations, particularly by high 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 biological activities
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 schellenberg@loel.hs-anhalt.de www.hs-anhalt.de

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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 carola.griehl@lbv.hs-anhalt.de www.hs-anhalt.de

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

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, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry, institutions like for example Max Planck Institute, Fraunhofer institutes and universities. In recent years more and more pharmaceuticals are developed that are or contain biotechnological products. Therefore one part of the departments research is the development of analytical and gene technological methods for the control of biotechnological processes. In one of the major projects the Technical University Carolo Wilhelmina Braunschweig and the University of Applied Sciences Magdeburg-Stendal work together in the frame of Sonderforschungsbereich 578: From Gene to Product. Aim here is to optimize the production of heterologous proteins in different hosts. With this work tools are developed that are applicable for the production of proteins of bacterial, plant, animal and human origin. Another part of the research is quality control and assurance for the pharmaceutical industry. Here also methods are developed and implicated for an improved production of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and dietary supplements. Presently the Department of Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Technology in Magdeburg educates students in Pharmaceutical Technology and Analytical Chemistry. Partners here are mainly the chemical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry. Further information can be found on our homepage www.chemie.hs-magdeburg.de

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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 gudrun.appel@chemie.hs-magdeburg.de www.chemie.hs-magdeburg.de

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Enabling Plant Innovation SunGene GmbH & Co. KGaA, Gatersleben

- A BASF Plant Science Company SunGene develops valuable traits in genetically engineered plants. For the purpose of mankind and animals it will develop these plants into better varieties for the production of highly valuable additives for human and animal 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 skilled personnel SunGene holds the world-wide exclusive rights on 50 patents in the areas of Enabling technology, methods for plant transformation as well as the production of Vitamin E and Carotenoids. We cooperate with international and national academic institutions and biotech companies. One of them is the Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research in Gatersleben near the capital Magdeburg with the joint focus on transformation, gene expression and selection marker. In cooperation with local plant breeding companies in Saxony-Anhalt and important industrial companies like BASF Plant Science SunGene develops products for the global market.

Saxony-Anhalt is a perfect place to run a R&D oriented Plant Biotechnology company. It offers an outstanding scientific community and very good access to breeding partners. For the success of SunGene especially the contact to excellent academic research groups has been essential. Dr. Harald Seulberger Managing Director

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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 gatersleben@sungene.de www.sungene.de

Technology Solutions for the Post-Genomics Era Icon Genetics AG, Halle (Saale)
Icon Genetics GmbH is a provider of new plant engineering technologies. We develop new generation production platforms and product prototypes for pharmaceutical, agricultural, animal health and chemical biotech markets. Our range of products comprise Nuclear and Plastid Transformation, Pro-viral Transfection Hybridization System (magnICON), (rubICON) and GMO Labeling (lexICON). For example, ICON GENETICS nuclear transformation systems are based on translational (promoter-less), translation-fusion, polycistronic vectors or vectors that utilize vector assembly in planta or gene fragment transsplicing. We developed non-leaky gene switches based on proteins. The result: biosafety, speed, precision, expression control, freedomto-operate. We provide necessary training, technology transfer and contract research services. With over 39 patent applications and exclusively in-licensed 2 patents we create a strong exclusivity area in new generation engineering. Therefore, to ensure success we have close collaborations with pharmaceutical and chemical partners and academia, Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research and the Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich.

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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 info@icongenetics.de www.icongenetics.com

Icon Genetics was founded in 1999 in Princeton, NJ. In 2000 we opened our research laboratories at Biozentrum Halle and have just moved all our headquarter functions to Saxony-Anhalt. Our new Transgene Operating Systems focus on the agrochemical and seed industry as well as on pharmaceutical and speciality protein manufacturing in plants. In the area of seed breeding Saxony-Anhalt has outstanding tradition. We just entered into an ambitious collaboration with Nordsaat Saatzucht for the development of a new hybrid seed system for winter wheat, a perfect fit between biotechnology and plant breeding. Professor Yuri Y. Gleba Chief Executive Officer

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Accelerating Plant Breeding TraitGenetics GmbH, Gatersleben

Molecular markers are an indispensable tool for the plant breeding industry and research community. They are being used to localize and transfer desired traits into novel varieties and for the protection of proprietary germplasm.
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TraitGenetics provides state of the art molecular marker development and analysis services employing predominantly microsatellite (SSR) and SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) technologies specifically tailored to the needs of the plant breeding industry. We are committed to address the specific problems of our customers in a competent and cost-efficient way with the highest possible quality. TraitGenetics has large sets of molecular markers available for major field crops such as maize, wheat, barley and sugar beet. We also offer marker services for vegetable species (Brassica, tomato) and ornamentals.

Our activities in the molecular marker analysis 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 breeding process 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

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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 contact@traitgenetics.de www.traitgenetics.de

Eat Your Way to Good Health NovoPlant GmbH, Gatersleben

Novoplant is a German biotech company active in the veterinary therapeutics and feed additives market. Our focus is on the generation and development of hyper-immune products (single chain antibodies and FAbs) to combat infectious diseases in the gastrointestinal tract of production animals such as poultry, swine and cattle, but also in companion animals, by passive immunization. Products: Several products are under development against various targets from bacterial, viral and eukaryotic pathogens. Phage display and direct cloning of the respective antigens are routinely employed together with tests in invitro and ex-vivo veterinary models. Combinations of selected antibodies can be used for specific targeting of a pathogen in a given species. Novoplant has established various heterologous expression systems (plants and micro-algae) for production of its antibodies at large scale and at costs which allow an economically feasible integration of its products in the animal production process. Partners: Novoplants developments target feed companies and the veterinary industry. New products are urgently needed to replace antibiotics the use of which in animals is becoming more and more restricted. Increasing prevalence rates for zoonotic diseases are a threat to food safety and to human health. Passive immunization provides a safe and effective means for interfering with pathogen colonization of the intestine and to prevent the outbreak of infectious diseases. Novoplant is in advanced discussions with international companies about the further development and commercialization of its products. For further information, please contact us at contact@novoplant.com.

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Polydimensional SNP Analysis on Biochips Array-On GmbH, Gatersleben

Our key business is to analyse SNP genetic markers (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) in humans and other organisms. A new proprietary technology allows for the service analysis of both given SNPs in many individuals or few SNPs in many individuals. 20.000 allele calls can be performed in one reaction on a special microarray. Only nanoliter amounts of reagents are used per call. This approach prevents cross-hybridisation or contamination. Thus, very many individuals can be analyzed at the same SNP, simultaneously. This leads to high quality results in a very short time. Our business based on our proprietary technique includes: - SNP and mutation analysis service - Microarray production for interested companies and research institutes - Analyses of available SNPs from your organism of interest - Development of finished SNP biochip products

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Array-On GmbH Am Schwabeplan 1b D-06466 Gatersleben phone: +49 39482 7999 11 fax: +49 39482 7999 23 info@array-on.com http://array-on.com/

The Plant Metabolic Company BioPlanta GmbH, Leipzig

BioPlanta GmbH is one of the leading companies in applying bioengineered approaches for discovery, development and commercialization of fine chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds. The focus of our technology is the GMP-related production of plant biomass with a high content of active compounds using different methods of in vitro cultivation of plant organs and whole plants. Thereby a proprietary costeffective bioreactor platform technology for in vitro metabolite production is being used: The BioPlant-System. Beside the production of approved compounds BioPlanta also develops active substances. The activities comprises compound screening, production of recombinant proteins, as well as the process development inclusively scale-up and validation. The control and variation of cultivation conditions enables customized content and spectra of the specific compounds. Due to this BioPlanta is able to develop purposeful market orientated products.

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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 info@bioplanta-leipzig.de www.bioplanta-leipzig.de

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Entrepreneurial Location Seed Breeders

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Nordsaat Saatzucht GmbH - A breeding company with tradition, on the market since 1910 always with varieties pointing the way - 3 breeding stations with an approximate nursery area of 110 ha - Branches in Bhnshausen, Granskevitz and Gudow - High-performance varieties in wheat, triticale, winter and spring barley as well as oats - Utilisation of DH (double haploid) technology and marker based selection - Utilisation of a national and international testing network for different climatic conditions - Since 1965 a founding member of the central variety marketing company SaatenUnion GmbH

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Saaten-Union GmbH Eisenstr. 12 D-30916 Isernhagen phone: +49 / 5 11 / 72 66 60 Fax: +49 / 5 11 / 72 66 61 00 service@saaten-union.de www.saaten-union.de

Breeding is future. Plant breeding requires an outstanding innovation capacity within a European dimension. The State of Saxony-Anhalt offers excellent conditions for our area of business: - The political will for innovation and new technologies - Competitive and efficient basic research and education centres such as IPK Gatersleben, BAZ Quedlinburg, University of Halle-Wittenberg For example, in cooperation with InnoPlanta and the Innovationsbank Sachsen-Anhalt new research projects were started, which have the clear aim to increase the rate of innovation. The State of SaxonyAnhalt lies in the heart of Europe and thus is the centre of excellence of Nordsaat Saatzucht GmbH, Bhnshausen. Wolf von Rhade Chief Executive Officer

STRUBE-DIECKMANN Biotechnology and plant breeding Biotechnology is essential for modern plant breeding. Biotechnological methods shorten and optimise breeding programmes and offer quick and safe control of success concerning selection and new combinations of plants. STRUBE-DIECKMANN is a leading international sugar beet breeding company from Germany. STRUBE-DIECKMANN sugar beet varieties perform very well all over the world and have achieved high market shares.

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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 G.Koch@a-dieckmann.de www.strube-dieckmann.de

KWS SAAT AG Products: KWS is one of the worlds leading companies in the field of plant breeding and enjoys a presence in more than 65 countries throughout the world. Our products consist of agricultural plants for temperate climates in all major markets. Our primary crops include sugar beets, corns, grains and fodder crops. Although the wide range of species and varieties we develop are fundamentally based upon traditional plantbreeding techniques, we are also increasingly utilizing the latest innovations from the field of biotechnology. The forces that will be driving plant breeding in the future will be new and improved agronomic characteristics, better processing qualities and as a long-term objective the enhancement of a crops constituents. Roots: KWS SAAT AG has roots that go back to Saxony-Anhalt The company was founded in the year 1856 in the town Klein Wanzleben, not far from Magdeburg in what used to be East Germany. This location was prompted by the excellent soil conditions found there as well as by the emergence of the first sugar refineries in this area. Following the Second World War, the companys headquarters were relocated to Einbeck in the West German state of Lower Saxony. After the fall of the wall in 1990, KWS again resumed breeding activities at its original location in Klein Wanzleben. Today, a workforce of 50 people at KWS subsidiary ZKW Klein Wanzleben is devoted to providing breeding and agriculture services.

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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 a.matzk@kws.de www.kws.com

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For more than 100 years Saxony-Anhalt has been unique for its traditional network of agricultural breeding, farming and production companies working together with a well-established food industry. The location can rest upon competencies in 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-shelled sugar beet from different animal food beets. Since that time, it is possible to produce sugar from beets.

Entrepreneurial Location Production C o m p a n i e s

As a rule, renewable resources and processing residue are the starting point for the production of a wide range of products. New industrial applications with continuous innovations ensure a competitive starch production market in Saxony-Anhalt and the region of Central Germany. For this purpose, biodegradable products are produced (e.g. catering products like cutlery or plates; packing products like bags and sacks).

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

Because of that, new and innovative companies were established which help to close the value creation chain in emerging markets, such as the functional food or dietary supplement industries. They are also suppliers for the cosmetic, pharmaceutical (e.g. phytotechnology) and the chemical industry.

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A Plant Breeding Network InnoPlanta e.V., Gatersleben

InnoPlantas objectives may be divided into four projects areas: The development of modern procedures for breeding With the most modern means of breeding, methods and tools are being developed which enable breeders to change specific traits of plants with a high degree of accuracy. The cultivation of plants with new metabolites Egg white, carbohydrate, vitamins, trace elements plants can be used as natural and costeffective factories without energy consumption and exhaust fumes. The products can be put to use in food and feed as well as in pharmaceuticals or as industrial raw materials. The improvement of cultivated plants with regional importance Partners within the InnoPlanta network are discovering ways and means for using plants, such as thyme, savoury and rhubarb as ecological raw material for pharmaceutical and cosmetic purposes.

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Improvement of the resistance of cultivated plants The InnoPlanta network aims to develop plants with a higher resistance against illnesses and climatic stresses which will enable farmers to reduce the use of fertilizers and chemicals.

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InnoPlanta e.V. Plant Biotechnology Nordharz/Brde Am Schwabeplan 1b D-06466 Gatersleben phone: +49 / 3 94 82 / 79 17 0 fax: +49 / 3 94 82 / 79 17 2 info@innoplanta.com www.innoplanta.com

Plant biotechnology is one of the key technologies in the 21st century and the State of SaxonyAnhalt has in this field an unique potential. InnoPlanta Nordharz/Brde e.V. was founded in May 2000 to promote plant biotechnology in this traditional centre of plant breeding in Germany. Approximately 600 scientists in institutes and companies work in breeding research and associated fields. Together with seed growers and farmers, but also representatives of industry and local government, they develop the region around Gatersleben and Quedlinburg into an established centre of plant biotechnology in Europe. Dr. Uwe Schrader Chairman

Phytopharmaceuticals and Dietary Supplements BioPro AG / Rephyna e.V., Magdeburg

The aim of the InnoRegio project Rephyna is the development of novel innovative products on the basis of indigenous officinal and spicy plants. Using new careful extraction methods it is possible to receive special extracts with a well defined standardized spectrum of substances. These metabolites will be used for food additives, functional food and for cosmetics. To achieve these aims the required capacities were focussed in a network consisting of: - Companies in industry and agriculture - Academic and non-academic research institutions The foundation of the BioPro AG by the network partners was one of the results of this cooperation. So Rephyna is provided with a potential for the solution of complex scientific problems. Project Partners of REPHYNA: 1. Agrargenossenschaft e. G. Calbe 2. BioPlanta GmbH, Leipzig 3. BioService Halle GmbH, Halle 4. Bundesanstalt fr Zchtungsforschung an Kulturpflanzen, Quedlinburg 5. Friedrich-Schiller-Universitt Jena 6. Hochschule Anhalt (FH), Bernburg Fachbereich Landwirtschaft / kotrophologie / Landespflege (LOEL) 7. IBT InfraBioTech GmbH, Freiberg 8. IMTM Institut fr Medizintechnologie GmbH, Magdeburg 9. Institut fr Angewandte Dermatopharmazie Halle e.V., Halle 10. IPK Institut fr Pflanzengenetik und Kulturpflanzenforschung, Gatersleben 11. LUS GmbH - Labor fr Umweltschutz und chemische Analytik, Magdeburg 12. Martin-Luther-Universitt Halle Wittenberg 13. MEB Metall-Elektro-Bau Service GmbH, Magdeburg 14. NIG Nahrungs-Ingenieurtechnik GmbH, Magdeburg 15. Otto-von-Guericke Universitt, Magdeburg 16. PharmaPlant GmbH, Artern 17. Prof. Hellriegel Institut e.V., Bernburg

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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 l.luecke@biopro-ag.de www.biopro-ag.de

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Renewable Resources from Saxony-Anhalt NAROSSA e.V., Magdeburg

The aim of NAROSSA e.V. is to promote the cultivation and commercialisation of renewable resources in Saxony-Anhalt. For that purpose it is active in legal aspects, networking and transfer of information between its members and all related stakeholders. Further it organises conferences, congresses and workshops in relation to the commercialisation of renewable resources. For example, the conference NAROSSA, initiated by HMI Consulting, is one of the leading German conferences for renewable resources and plant biotechnology. NAROSSA takes place annually in the capital city of Saxony-Anhalt Magdeburg.

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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 narossa@lbv-sachsenanhalt.de www.narossa.de

Natural Material Innovation Network Altmark NinA e.V., Gardelegen

NinA is a network of companies, research institutions and other institutions from the political, scientific and economic sphere. It promotes the development of industrial innovations on the basis of traditional and agricultural structures in the region of the Altmark, the northern part of Saxony-Anhalt. The network gives priority to regional competencies and its utilization through new products and innovative technologies in the area of renewable resources, especially hemp.

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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 buero@nina-innoregio.de www.nina-innoregio.de

Pilot Scale Vegetable Oil Technology in Magdeburg PPM e.V.

PPM is a non profit research and development centre, 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 simulate the industrial oil mill process as well as compounding facilities.

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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 pudel@ppm-magdeburg.de www.ppm-magdeburg.de

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Biotech Start-up Centre Gatersleben GmbH, Gatersleben

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Saxony-Anhalt has an outstanding tradition in plant breeding and plant biotechnology. The region has a unique German-wide scientific potential in the field of plant biotechnology and will develop into one of the leading research and production centers for green biotechnology in Germany and Europe. More than 2.500 m2 laboratory, office and greenhouse space ensure an efficient research and work for start-up and young companies with their area of expertise in green biotechnology.

We offer special equipments and services which are geared to the individual standards of plant biotechnology companies. Our laboratory equipments contain radionuclide laboratory, darkroom, We offer up-to-date experimental 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

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Biotech Start-up Centre Gatersleben GmbH Eveline Nettlau Am Schwabeplan 1b D-06466 Gatersleben phone: +49 / 3 94 82 / 79 18 5 fax: +49 / 3 94 82 / 79 18 6 info@startupbiotech.de www.startupbiotech.de

Biopark Gatersleben Infrastrukturgesellschaft mbH, Gatersleben

- Saxony-Anhalt (Germany) has a long standing tradition in plant breeding, agriculture and food production. - The Biopark is part of the Gatersleben Campus. - The construction start has been done recently and the first structures will be completed till summer 2005. - Construction and development costs are at approximately 35 million Euro.

- It is the most ambitious project of the State Governments Strategy for the development of biotechnology. - The objective of the Biopark is to promote business, start-ups, to give existing companies a perspective and to attract enterprises from other regions. - An area of over 100.000 m2 is available for the industrial park on Gatersleben Campus. - The Biopark will contain laboratories, greenhouses and space of deliberate release.

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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 gemeinde@gatersleben.de www.gatersleben.de

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IBG Beteiligungsgesellschaft Sachsen-Anhalt mbH, Magdeburg

If it comes to starting and growing a business, equity is a major issue within a bundle of critical factors. The Magdeburg based IBG Beteiligungsgesellschaft is an active player providing venture capital to technology oriented startup companies in Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony and Thuringia. Our activities focus mainly on the technology core competencies of the Central German region, which are: - Life Sciences (locations Halle, Leipzig, Gatersleben, Magdeburg) - Chemical Industry and Nanotechnology (locations Halle, Leuna, Bitterfeld) - Mechanical Engineering (locations Magdeburg, Wernigerode) 10 professionals, most of them with a scientific and/or an economic background with substantial experience in the venture capital industry, are involved in the process of evaluating and coaching innovative enterprises. Today, about 70 companies are part of our active portfolio. In cooperation with other financial partners we contribute to a sustainable and competitive economic structure in the region. If you have IP protectable products and/or technology with a unique selling proposition set into shape by a compelling, entrepreneurial minded management team dedicated to economic success we are keen to learn to know you.

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IBG Beteiligungsgesellschaft Sachsen-Anhalt mbH Dr. 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 osten@ibg-vc.de www.ibg-vc.de

Saxony-Anhalt is well known as the centre of excellence in agrobiotechnology in Germany. Based on a long tradition of plant breeding using advanced genetic research, fostered by a contingent technology policy, furnished by a community of highly skilled and dedicated scientists two sites with international reputation were established around the academic institutes in Halle and Gatersleben. We observe increasing interest of companies and investment equity to benefit from this fast growing and attractive cluster in plant biotechnology. Dr. Dinnies J. von der Osten Chief Executive Officer

SachsenLB Corporate Finance Holding GmbH, Leipzig

CFH is an investment company which in 1996 began investing very successfully in technology oriented and growing businesses. The basis of our achievement is a clear focus on particular lines of business and a well-balanced investment strategy. Our highly motivated and professional team brings more than 40 years of experience in the investment business to the company. We see ourselves as a committed partner of innovative businesses with high growth potentials in the field of Life Science. In this context, partnership is not limited to financial support rather, we do also stand by our businesses as their sparring partner. We cooperate among others with BIO Mitteldeutschland GmbH and InnoPlanta Nordharz/Brde e.V. and with other VC partners.

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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 christian.vogel@cfh.de www.cfh.de

Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt, Magdeburg

Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt is the Development Bank of Saxony-Anhalt. On behalf of the State of Saxony-Anhalt we are the central partner concerning development programms of our regional and Central German Government and the european commission. We offer a wide range of products in four different fields of funding: - economic development, e.g. support of enterprises, especially SME, and infrastructure - agriculture and rural development - education, culture and media - house building The close cooperation with our partners like Business Promotion and Development Company WISA, trade corporations, KfW Mittelstandsbank, RKW Sachsen-Anhalt GmbH, invested-in companies, job centre et al. is the basis for offering a one-stop agency at Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt with the combination of comprehensive customerorientation with high competences and services. Giving sound answers to the enquiries of investors and other customers as quick as possible for supporting investment and new jobs in our region is our aim. If you like to get more information about Saxony-Anhalts investor services click on www.ib-sachsen-anhalt.de
Manfred Maas, Sprecher der Geschftsleitung

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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 beratung@ib-lsa.de www.ib-sachsen-anhalt.de

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There is always someone making the first step BIO Mitteldeutschland GmbH, Halle (Saale)
The aim of the company is the strengthening of the biotechnological industry in the State of Saxony-Anhalt and participation in the Biocluster Central Germany (Mitteldeutschland) with our colleagues from the Free States of Thuringia and Saxony. The main tasks are: - Coordination and implementation of the States biotechnology strategy - Acquisition of new biotech companies and support of existing biotech companies - Development and implementation of a marketing concept concerning the biotechnology of the region - Support of the Goverment of Saxony-Anhalt in the design and implementation of the legal framework Our activities are: - Cooperation of existing biotech companies and networks within Saxony-Anhalt and support of the Bio-cluster Central Germany - Acquisition of new biotech companies, placement of relevant partners, regular networking meetings, comprehensive public relation and marketing - Membership and participation in national and international bodies in the design and implementation of the legal framework - Support of cooperations in research and development to improve the value-added chain in plant biotechnology and active agent research - Promotion of the initiative Renewable resources in Saxony-Anhalt - Cooperation and design of an education and training network in Saxony-Anhalt - Marketing of the centers of excellence in the respective fields of biotechnology in SaxonyAnhalt

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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

info@biomitteldeutschland.de www.biomitteldeutschland.de Office Magdeburg Kantstr. 5 D-39104 Magdeburg phone: +49 / 391 / 56 89 947 fax: +49 / 391 / 56 89 950

We are convinced: Plant biotechnology offers many opportunities. Therefore, in SaxonyAnhalt, we would like to identify, explore and harness them. We know: Not all potentials of this technology are foreseeable already today. When Graham Bell discovered the electricity no one could imagine which impact it would have for the development of industrialized countries. Nevertheless, the worldwide experiences and the numberless research projects with plant biotech indicate that it is worthwhile to support this technology. Moreover, plant biotechnology possesses first successes. It has reduced e.g. the application of pesticides or the cancer-causing mycotoxins in animal food. Saxony-Anhalt owns a well-established basic research, a long tradition of breeding and the political will to harness plant biotechnology for the economic development of the region and its inhabitants. Dr. Jens A. Katzek Chief Executive Officer

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Ministry of Economics and Labour of the State of Saxony-Anhalt Hasselbachstrae 4 D-39104 Magdeburg phone: +49 / 3 91 / 56 70 1 fax: +49 / 3 91 / 61 50 72 www.mw.sachsen-anhalt.de

Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of the State of Saxony-Anhalt Olvenstedter Strae 4 D-39108 Magdeburg phone: +49 / 3 91 / 56 71 95 0 fax: +49 / 3 91 / 56 71 96 4 pr@mlu.sachsen-anhalt.de www.mlu.sachsen-anhalt.de

BIO Mitteldeutschland GmbH Office Halle Weinbergweg 22 D-06120 Halle phone: +49 / 3 45 / 55 59 85 0 fax: +49 / 3 45 / 55 59 85 3 info@biomitteldeutschland.de www.biomitteldeutschland.de

BIO Mitteldeutschland GmbH Office Magdeburg Kantstr. 5 D-39104 Magdeburg phone: +49 / 3 91 / 56 89 94 7 fax: +49 / 3 91 / 56 89 95 0

Contacts

WISA Economic Promotion Agency of the State of Saxony-Anhalt Kantstrae 5 D-39104 Magdeburg phone: +49 / 3 91 / 56 89 90 fax: +49 / 3 91 / 56 89 95 0 welcome@wisa.de www.wisa.de

Landesmarketing Sachsen-Anhalt GmbH Am Alten Theater 6 D-39104 Magdeburg phone: +49 / 3 91 / 56 77 08 0 fax: +49 / 3 91 / 56 77 08 1 lmg@lmg-sachsen-anhalt.de www.lmg-sachsen-anhalt.de

Economic Promotion Agency AscherslebenStafurt mbH Groer Markt 9 D-39418 Stafurt phone: +49 / 3 92 5 / 93 01 24 fax: +49 / 3 92 5 / 93 01 25 info@gfw-net.de www.gfw-net.de