Transforming drug manufacturing, starting with insulin

rBIO has developed a proprietary insulin manufacturing process and licensing platform designed to increase production output and improve the economics of essential peptide drugs.

The company’s initial drug focus is insulin, with a licensing-first model designed for qualified regional and strategic partners.

rBIO in a nutshell:

  • Insulin-first manufacturing platform

  • Proprietary process designed to increase output

  • Scale-up path toward 1,000L production

  • Licensing model for regional and global partners

  • Experienced leadership and investor-aligned commercialization plan

rBIO CEO Dr. Deen Bakthavatsalam explains the company’s insulin manufacturing process and licensing model, which aims to improve the economics of essential peptide drugs.

Business Model

A licensing platform for insulin manufacturing

rBIO is built around a simple commercial premise: by improving insulin production economics, we will create value for patients, manufacturers, licensees and investors.

The company’s proprietary manufacturing process increases insulin output, supports lower-cost production, and creates a repeatable licensing model for qualified partners.

The problem we address:

Complex manufacturing drives high prices

Insulin remains a large, essential drug category, but manufacturing complexity continues to drive cost, margin pressure and supply vulnerability.

For manufacturers and regional partners, the opportunity is clear: a more efficient insulin production process can improve commercial economics while supporting broader patient access.

Investor relevance

  1. Large essential-drug market

  2. Persistent manufacturing inefficiency

  3. Supply pressure as major manufacturers shift focus

  4. Need for qualified regional production capacity

  5. Potential for licensing-driven scale

rBIO’s solution

A proprietary process designed to increase output

rBIO’s process combines proprietary manufacturing know-how with an insulin-first development strategy.

The platform is designed to double the rate of insulin production compared to current industry production, subject to final technical and public-claims approval.

What rBIO is building

  • Proprietary insulin manufacturing process

  • Process IP and technical know-how

  • Bacteria-based production approach

  • Scale-up path from 20L pilot work to 1,000L production

  • Licensing model for qualified manufacturing partners

Our secret sauce

Current industry production

IP platform

Proprietary manufacturing process