DendroPharm GmbH
DendroPharm GmbH specializes in contract research and development of dendritic nanomaterials for enhanced drug delivery and pain management solutions.
About
DendroPharm GmbH is a Berlin-based biotechnology company focused on the research, development, and GMP production of advanced dendritic nanomaterials for pharmaceutical applications. Founded as a spin-off from the Freie Universität Berlin in 2013, DendroPharm provides tailored synthesis of nanocarriers and small molecular drugs, specializing in improving the penetration and targeted delivery of active ingredients for both human and veterinary medicine. The company offers end-to-end contract research, formulation development, and manufacturing services, especially for startups and scale-ups. With ISO 9001:2008 and GMP certifications and modern cleanroom facilities, DendroPharm supports pre-clinical and clinical development, with a particular focus on non-addictive, nanotechnology-based alternatives to opioids for pain relief and other therapies addressing chronic and severe diseases.
Products & Services
- Synthesis of customized dendritic nanocarriers (Core-Multi-Shell, iron oxide, DendroCarrier, DendroSol, DendroCore)
- Contract synthesis of polymers and small molecular drugs
- Formulation development for enhanced dermal and targeted drug delivery
- GMP-compliant small batch manufacturing (0.5kg-50kg) of semisolid and liquid pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
- Stability testing according to ICH guidelines
- Drug release and skin penetration testing (including diffusion cell tests, In-vitro models, HPLC method development)
- GMP contract manufacturing services for clinical trial samples
- CDMO services (development and manufacturing)
- Project management and drug delivery development
- Veterinary medical product manufacturing and analytics
- Training for master’s, bachelor’s, and PhD students (in cooperation with universities)
- Regulatory and business development support for startups/scale-ups
Use Cases & Case Studies
- Development of NanoPain™ nanotech-based non-addictive pain management platform
- DendroSol for enhanced transdermal drug delivery
- DendroCarrier for pH-responsive drug release in tumors
- Cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications for hair follicle drug delivery
- Clinical trial sample production for investigational drugs
Partnerships & Collaborations
- Fraunhofer Society
- Freie Universität Berlin
- Technical University (TU) Berlin
- Berliner Hochschule für Technik (BHT)
- NetPhaSol (Network for Pharma Solutions)
- ViscoTec (GMP filling technology partnership)
Awards & Recognition
- Innovation Award Berlin-Brandenburg (2016)
- Finalist, Technology Transfer Award Berliner Sparkasse (2014)
- Second Place, Business Plan Competition Berlin-Brandenburg (2014)
- Top 20, Science4Life 2013 concept phase
Contact Information
Certifications & Compliance
- ISO 9001:2008 (TÜV-SÜD)
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) approval by LaGeSo
- Veterinary manufacturing license