Welcome to Frugi Biotechnology Inc.

Cell free expression (CFE) has the potential to unlock advanced diagnostic and drug discovery platforms. Our focus is to make the most cost-effective and reliable expression system available for these applications.

Funded by NSF Award# 2112144
"SBIR Phase I: Modular, Paper-based, Secured Diagnostics for Managing Viral Outbreaks (COVID-19)​"
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​Matching grant by Iowa Economic Development Authority

Cell Free for Diagnostics

Cell Free for Drug Discovery

SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19)
HIV
Influenza

Antibodies
Enzymes
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Frugi = frugal

Our Story

Our paper-based, mail-safe platform is derived from a RAPID NSF PFI project conducted at Iowa State University (read full abstract here). The underlying cell free components are the current research and product focus.  

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