Microbiologics (formerly Micromyx)
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Micromyx was founded in 2004 to support drug development by providing bacterial/fungal testing services. The Michigan SBDC Tech Team supported Micromyx to help it grow and meet key milestones before being acquired in 2019 by Microbiologics, a leading provider of microbiological testing controls, high-quality biomaterials and testing services. The current Kalamazoo location remains and continues to drive revenue and job creation in Michigan.
"Michigan SBDC consulting was essential to the successful launch and early days of our business, providing critical support for the business plan development, marketing strategy, and pricing of our services.”Chris Pillar, Director of Science and Operations, Microbiologics Kalamazoo
Key Accomplishments
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Site expansions in both San Diego and Kalamazoo
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Tissue culture expansion in Kalamazoo
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Expansion of mycobacterial testing capabilities in Kalamazoo and using the BSL-3 in St. Cloud for screening new agents for activity against TB
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Expansion of BSL-3 capacity and capabilities in San Diego
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Development of SARS-COV-2 controls during the COVID pandemic to support diagnostic testing, biomaterials to support avian flu research, and assays to support vaccine development
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Development of a genomics center in St. Cloud
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Acquisition of SensID in Germany for development, manufacturing and marketing of reference material and QC in DNA diagnostics
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Developed microbiology content for several INDs and NDAs of recently approved agents (e.g. rezafungin, arikayce, delafloxacin, sulopenem, and more)
Michigan SBDC Assistance
Tech Team Consulting
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Business Strategy
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Business Plan Review
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Customer Discovery
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Marketing/Sales Strategy
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Financial Forecasting
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Pricing Models
Additional Support From
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$200,000 BRCC Funding in December 2004
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$100,000 MEDC forgivable loan Dec. 2004. Loan forgiven based upon employment milestones.
Published May 2025
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