Aquaterra Biotech is an independent, science-driven CDMO based in Québec, Canada. We specialize in precision microbial fermentation, recombinant biologics, and next-generation food proteins—delivering laboratory ingenuity at industrial scale. From DNA design to GMP release and global logistics, we offer a single, integrated path to turn bold ideas into regulated, ready-to-ship products. In addition to our Montréal base, we maintain manufacturing partnerships in United States, India, and China to expand capacity, geographic flexibility, and speed to market.

Our Mission

To accelerate the transition to sustainable medicines, enzymes, alternative proteins and biomolecules by combining deep bioscience, intelligent automation, and rigorous quality systems—making breakthrough bioprocesses as dependable as legacy chemistry.

What We Deliver

Upstream Processing
Batch, fed-batch and continuous fermentation from 1 L to 2,000 L stainless-steel pilot-scale GMP bioreactors. (Partners in India and China with 100,000 liter capacity.)

Phage Engineering
Custom bacteriophage design and optimization: high-throughput phage display, host-range editing, and tailored process development for therapeutic and biocontrol applications.

Downstream Processing
Clarification/centrifugation, TFF (ultrafiltration), high-pressure homogenization, multi-step chromatography, spray-drying & lyophilization zones (food- vs. pharma-grade).

Analytical & QA
UHPLC, LC-MS/MS, qPCR, endotoxin, rheology, sensory profiling; full LIMS traceability and real-time deviation dashboards.

Formulation & Fill/Finish
Aseptic vials, bulk frozen bags, spray-dried powders, high-moisture texturates for alt-protein; cold-chain validation.

Regulatory & Tech-Transfer
GRAS/Novel Food dossiers, IND/IMPD packages, EU BPR enzyme filings; seamless scale-out to partner facilities in NA, EU, and APAC.

Why Clients Trust Aquaterra

• Integrated pipeline – one contract from gene synthesis to commercial release; no hand-offs, no data gaps.
• Speed without shortcuts – concurrent upstream/downstream teams shave 20–30 % off traditional timelines while maintaining right-first-time QA.
• Cost intelligence – project dashboards model raw-material, energy, labor, and depreciation inputs so sponsors see COGS trajectories before scale-up dollars are spent.
• Sustainability by design – life-cycle accounting (ISO 14064) embedded into every process; renewable-power PPA offsets 90 % of our site electricity.
• Open-architecture collaboration – secure digital twin grants clients live process visibility; IP firewall enforced by SOC-2–certified data environment.

Focus Sectors

At Aquaterra Biotech, we operate at the frontier of precision biomanufacturing — combining decades of molecular biology expertise, process engineering excellence, and scalable production capability. As the industry’s most comprehensive CDMO, we accelerate every stage of bioproduct development, from strain engineering to cGMP-scale production. Our multidisciplinary infrastructure supports partners across therapeutics, food technology, and industrial biotechnology, ensuring reliable, high-purity biomolecules that redefine performance and sustainability.

Biologics & Enzymes

We specialize in the design, expression, and purification of complex biologics — including recombinant cytokines, growth factors, vaccine antigens, and RNA polymerases. Aquaterra’s integrated upstream and downstream platforms are built to optimize yield, stability, and bioactivity, ensuring clinical and commercial readiness. Our deep experience spans:

• Recombinant Proteins: Cytokines, chemokines, and immunomodulatory factors for therapeutic and diagnostic applications.
• Enzymes for Diagnostics and Manufacturing: High-specificity polymerases, ligases, and proteases engineered for performance under diverse process conditions.
• Vaccine Antigens and Subunit Platforms: Custom expression systems for antigen presentation, adjuvant conjugation, and immune response optimization.

From research-scale batches to full regulatory-compliant runs, we deliver end-to-end biological manufacturing with a focus on reproducibility, purity, and regulatory confidence.

Precision-Fermented Food Proteins

As pioneers in precision fermentation, Aquaterra is redefining the food protein supply chain through animal-free, functional biomolecules that replicate the nutrition and texture of traditional ingredients. Our expertise in microbial chassis design and process intensification enables cost-efficient, scalable bioproduction of:

• Casein and Milk Proteins: For next-generation dairy analogues with authentic emulsification and mouthfeel.
• Egg-White Albumen: High-foaming, heat-stable proteins for plant-based bakery and confectionery systems.
• Collagen Peptides: Recombinant, bioidentical collagen fragments for nutraceutical and cosmetic applications.
• Heme and Flavor Precursors: Fermentatively produced heme analogues and amino-acid derivatives that deliver authentic meat flavor and aroma.

We partner with leading food-tech innovators to move from lab validation to industrial production, ensuring scalable fermentation and downstream recovery with minimal carbon footprint.

Industrial & Specialty Ferments

Aquaterra’s industrial biotechnology division develops and produces custom enzymes, biopolymers, and specialty metabolites that power sustainable chemistry and agriculture. Leveraging high-throughput screening, AI-assisted strain optimization, and modular bioprocess design, we support the full innovation cycle for:

• Biopolymer Precursors: Fermentative production of monomers and intermediates for biodegradable plastics and specialty materials.
• Bioremediation Enzymes: Tailored catalytic systems for pollutant degradation and waste valorization.
• Ag-Biologicals: Microbial inoculants, enzyme complexes, and bioeffectors for enhanced crop resilience and nutrient uptake.
• Specialty Metabolites: High-value biochemical intermediates for personal care, coatings, and performance chemicals.

Our end-to-end development engine — from discovery to scale-up — enables rapid commercialization of industrial biosolutions with measurable impact.

Partner with Us

We’re more than a CDMO — we’re your strategic biomanufacturing partner. With cross-sector expertise, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and a commitment to scientific precision, Aquaterra Biotech empowers innovators to bring breakthrough bio-based products to market faster, cleaner, and more reliably than ever before.

Email our team directly at info@aquaterrabiotech.com