ABOUT US

Unizima is catalyzing the geographically diversified manufacturing of biologics

Unizima accelerates the development of biotech sectors in emerging markets

RE-IMAGINING ACCESS TO BIOLOGICS

The gap between scientific innovation and access to medicines continues to grow

Global supply chains for the manufacturing and distribution of vital biologics are broken. The fault lines in access to biologics, particularly in the Global South, were amplified by the Covid-19 pandemic. There is growing consensus that the collective vision of a more equitable and resilient world is unattainable without a new approach to biomanufacturing.

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We enable and promote affordable, custom-designed and sustainable manufacturing solutions

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PROVIDING END-TO-END SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR
BIOMANUFACTURING NEEDS

Unizima is an advisory services firm, focused on providing technical, strategic and workforce services for the biomanufacturing sector.

Since our inception in 2020, we have served as a trusted partner for biopharma manufacturers, governments and global health organisations to make production of biologics such as vaccines, monoclonal antibodies and insulins a sustainable reality in emerging markets.

We are driven by the end goal of delivering life-changing biologics to people who would otherwise lack access to them. As part of Univercells, we leverage the available technological expertise and work experience available within the broader group.

Biologics beyond borders

HOW CAN WE WORK TOGETHER?

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Advise

Unizima provides objective, strategic and technical advice to governments, multilateral institutions, manufacturers and funders covering the technical, financial and regulatory aspects of their biomanufacturing projects.

 

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Train

We support manufacturers and universities to build a pipeline of talent and provide a skilled workforce for the biomanufacturing industry. Our recruitment and training experts can also create bespoke organisational designs based on client needs, and streamline the recruitment process.

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Collaborate

We forge partnerships between public and private sector organisations including funders, global health agencies and biotech organisations to catalyse breakthrough approaches to biomanufacturing in emerging markets.

WHY PARTNER WITH US?

Unizima can add value to your projects in three distinct ways

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Rapid
Turnaround

We provide access to a full suite of services allowing clients to fast-track the set-up and operationalization of their facility.

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Technology-driven Affordability

We provide access to Univercells Group's advanced bioproduction technologies, enabling low-cost, low-footprint production. We apply the same value engineering principles that developed these innovations to ensure every project is economical and technologically advanced.

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Expertise Grounded in Reality

Our delivery team has extensive global experience in manufacturing strategy, investment analysis, engineering, biologics manufacturing, GMP, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, supply chain, logistics, and recruitment. Furthermore, we leverage local expertise and networks to overcome regional challenges in delivering complex projects.

FEATURED PROJECTS

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Senegal

Working with Institut Pasteur de Dakar, Unizima is providing recruitment, workforce development and operational support for the Manufacturing in Africa for Disease Immunisation and Building Autonomy (MADIBA) project, a first-of-its kind, modular African CDMO for vaccines. Funded by a coalition of international donors and governments, MADIBA will leverage Unizima’s expertise and Univercells’ equipment, to reach a capacity of 300 million doses/year for a range of epidemic and routine diseases.

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Africa

Unizima was selected by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH to conduct a business case simulation for fill & finish contract manufacturing operations in Africa to cover the demand for routine and novel vaccines.

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Saudi Arabia

Unizima partnered with a global strategy consulting firm to provide technical advice on the life sciences manufacturing strategy for a Saudi Arabia-based client, including reviewing target technologies and testing key recommendations.

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Latin America and Africa

Unizima has signed an MoU with Servare Biologics to develop more affordable monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and to increase biomanufacturing skills and capabilities in these regions by implementing training related to tech transfer for drug development and manufacturing.

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Egypt

Unizima is working with an established pharma company in Egypt that is willing to empower Fill & Finish capability in its portfolio for insulin and biosimilars. Our team is delivering a diagnosis, a gap analysis, and a design review of modular facility for potential installations.