Applied Biotechnology

Applied Biotechnology Institute (ABI) is a biotechnology company specializing in the production of high-value recombinant proteins using a proprietary plant-based expression platform, primarily in maize. Founded by Dr. John Howard, a pioneer in molecular farming, the company develops animal-free alternatives for widely used proteins such as trypsin (TrypZean), avidin, and aprotinin, serving the pharmaceutical, research, and industrial markets. Beyond its commercial protein portfolio, ABI is advancing a pipeline of oral vaccines and therapeutic proteins for both human and animal health. By leveraging its scalable and cost-effective plant-based technology, the company aims to provide safe biological products that eliminate the risks associated with animal-derived contaminants.