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From focused RNA innovation to a global CRDMO platform.

Since its founding in 2021, CATUG has advanced from early R&D and GMP infrastructure build-out to global project delivery, IND-enabling execution, and integrated RNA-LNP CRDMO capabilities.

June

CATUG Biotechnology incorporated

CATUG Biotechnology was incorporated in Suzhou BioBAY.

August

Wuhan subsidiary established

Wuhan CATUG, a wholly owned subsidiary, was incorporated in Biolake.

September

R&D centers put into operation

R&D centers in Suzhou and Wuhan were put into operation, and the first strategic cooperation agreement was signed.

November

Angel round completed

An angel round of financing of over US$10 million was completed.

December

Wuhan plasmid GMP plant launched

The Wuhan Plasmid GMP plant was put into operation, with annual order amount surpassing RMB 50 million.

January

Suzhou GMP commercial base initiated

Construction of the Suzhou GMP commercial base, designed in line with international standards, was initiated.

March

Series A financing completed

Series A financing of over US$10 million was completed.

April

New Suzhou office opened

The new office in Suzhou was put into use, with more than 100 employees employed.

August

Recognized as a high-growth CXO enterprise

CATUG was recognized among the Top 10 Most Growing CXO Enterprises in China’s Biomedical Industry Value List.

September

Industry awards received

CATUG was awarded the title of Major Entrepreneurial Leader in SIP and BioCon Awards’ CDMO of the Year.

October

First mRNA CDMO GMP base completed

The first mRNA CDMO GMP base was officially completed.

December

CATUG U.S. company established

CATUG established its U.S. company to support global business development and customer engagement.

March

First overseas order delivered

CATUG completed the delivery of its first overseas order.

June

Full-process GMP data for mRNA published

CATUG published full-process GMP data for mRNA manufacturing.

APRIL

KPMG China 2023

Selected for the KPMG China 2nd Biotech Top 50 List.

DECEMBER

Deloitte China 2023

Selected for the Deloitte China Life Sciences & Healthcare Rising Star list.

January

Multivalent vaccine plasmid project delivered

CATUG delivered a Phase 1 mRNA multivalent vaccine plasmid project.

May

CATUG Switzerland established

CATUG Switzerland Company was established to support international expansion.

June

Series A+ financing completed

CATUG completed its Series A+ financing.

December

Milestone IND Approval

The Plasmid-RNA-LNP Full-process Project was successfully approved for IND.

April

Nearly 20 g mRNA-LNP production validated

CATUG validated stable production of nearly 20 g mRNA-LNP using its proprietary MaxMix™ platform.

May

Clinical-grade circRNA-LNP translation advanced

CATUG drove successful clinical-grade translation of innovative multivalent circRNA-LNP technology.

June

Personalized cancer vaccine projects supported

CATUG supported personalized cancer vaccine projects through integrated RNA-LNP CMC capabilities.

June

Suzhou CDMO facility passed EU QP audit

CATUG’s Suzhou CDMO facility successfully passed EU QP audit, strengthening global quality and GMP readiness.

August

FDA clinical trial approval supported

CATUG facilitated Qihan Biotech’s QT-019B CAR-T cell therapy in receiving FDA clinical trial approval.

November

CDE implied IND approval supported

CATUG supported Qihan Biotech’s QT-019B CAR-T cell therapy in obtaining CDE implied IND approval in China.

November

FDA IND clearance enabled

CATUG enabled DSciLab’s DSL201 injection to secure FDA IND clearance.

February

Brand refresh completed

CATUG completed its brand refresh, entering a new global CRDMO phase.

April

DSL201 CDE implied IND approval supported

CATUG supported DSciLab’s DSL201 injection in obtaining CDE implied IND approval.

April

RNA-LNP lyophilization line launched

CATUG launched its RNA-LNP lyophilization line, accelerating RNA drug delivery.

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