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Entrepreneurship - Understanding interdisciplinary of Sciences
Dr. Sobhi BasheerTransBiodiesel, Ltd,Shfar-Am, 20200, IsraelE-mail: [email protected]: www.transbiodiesel.com
Sobhi Basheer, Founder
• Leading expert of enzyme technology• D.Sc. in Biotechnology from the Technical Institute of Switzerland (ETH-Z,
1988-1992). • Post-doctoral work includes
– The National Food Research Institute in Tsukuba, Japan (1992-1994)– Faculty of Food Engineering and Biotechnology at the Technion Institute-Haifa,
Israel (1994-1996).
• Co-founder of the R&D center-The Galilee Society (1996) • Founder of Zeitouna (1998)• Founder of Enzymotec (1999)• Member of the scientific committee for the Technology Incubators at the
Ministry of Trade and Industry, Israel. • Member of other scientific committees and governmental institutions.
Patenting an Advanced Biocatalysis Technology
Structured lipid substrates
AMIET- Activated Modified Immobilized Enzyme Technology
What would a new start-up in Remote area offer to save the world
Lipids and our Health
• Negative perception about lipids (Obesity, trans-fatty acids in margarine-Atherosclerosis, blood serum cholesterol and triglycerides – cardiovascular diseases and mad-cow disease)
• Who needs lipids at all?? (Building blocks, rich source of energy, essential for cognition, carry fat-soluble vitamins)
• Good fat and bad fat – Recent public awareness
Enzymotec - Company Road Map
Investment of US$ 5 Million (1999-2004)
Pilots trials with International Companies – Binational Funds
Seed money for establishing of the Company (Technology incubator - Chief Scientist, 1999)
Raising US$17 for building in-house production facilities (2009)
One of the main companies worldwide specializing in lipid nutrition (2006)
Fields of Interest - Producing our own products
Medicinal Food
Nutraceuticals
Functional Food
Exploiting market opportunities and taking the risk is worthwhile
Background
Biodiesel is a renewable fuel derived from vegetable oils and animal fats
Biodiesel is a clean-burning fuel for diesel engines
Designated B100 in its pure form
Must meet the quality requirements of ASTM D6751
What is biodiesel?
Biodiesel potential
Abundant Eco-friendly, Politically popular Government mandates
7.5 billion gallons by 2012 (~2%)
10% of fuel supply by
2020
5% of fuel supply by
2013
Numerous countries mandate biodiesel
Government Mandates of
Biodiesel & Biofuels
Kyoto treatyFuel securityAgriculture sectorTax incentives
Biodiesel Production Processes
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Chemical-based catalysts
Enzyme-based catalysts ???
Mission Statement
Introducing a GAME-CHANGING, environmentally-benign, and cost-effective enzyme technology for the
biodiesel industry
Year 2010 2011 2012 2013
H1 H2 H1 H2 H1 H2 H1 H2
IP
5 Patents
Lab Scale Demos
Israel/Canada/JapanChina/USA
Singapore/Holland Germany
Pilot Demos (Sales)
Israel/Canada/USA
Holland/Singapore/Germany/China
Industrial Units
Israel/Canada/USA/Singapore/Germany
Bi-National Funds
USA/China
Singapore/Canada/EU
* There are indications that sales may grow faster than indicated in the road map
CompanyCompany RoadmapRoadmap
Cleantech/Biotech Innovation as Means for Stimulating Growth
Innovative Research
Universities Industry
Pure research
New Ideas
Applied research
Design & Production
New methods
Market &PR
Condition for existence of Biotech/Cleantech industry
a.Integration of Scientists in existing Hi-Tech companies
b.Facilitating flowing of Technology transfer from universities to industry
c.Investments in Education system starting from the Elementary stage
d.Devoting special local and international Funds for Entrepreneurs
e.Construction of Hi-Tech parks
Summary
Thank You
Contact information• Dr. Sobhi Basheer, Founder & CEO• +972-4-950-4523• +972-54-532-4225• [email protected]
