TECHNO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

TECHNO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

We provide comprehensive techno-economic analysis services to evaluate the feasibility, scalability, and cost competitiveness of biomanufacturing processes, including cultivated meat and other bioproducts.

Our scope includes:

  • Development of detailed process flow diagrams (PFDs) and mass/energy balances for upstream and downstream processes, including clarification, separation technologies, centrifugation, and filtration (ultra/microfiltration).

  • Analysis of yield improvement and expression strategies to optimize production efficiency.

  • Mass balance evaluation at multiple scales (e.g., lab, pilot, and 1000L production scales).

  • Assessment of utility generation, storage, and distribution systems, and process support systems (CIP/SIP) to estimate Capital Expenditure (CapEx) requirements.

  • Development of production schedules to estimate Operational Expenditure (OpEx), including labor, utilities, media, and consumables.

  • Cost structure analysis, media cost benchmarking, and sensitivity analysis of key cost drivers.

  • Evaluation of scalability, risks, and operational challenges, as well as identification of opportunities for efficiency improvements.

  • Comparison of facility scenarios: maintaining existing facilities, retrofitting selected sites, or building new facilities, including CapEx and OpEx estimation, timelines, advantages, and disadvantages.

  • Support for site selection and feasibility assessment for production facilities.

Our TEA delivers actionable insights to guide investment decisions, optimize production costs, and ensure scalable, competitive, and sustainable biomanufacturing operations.