The new Express License service removes barriers to accessing this transformative gene editing technology for startups
ERS Genomics (‘ERS’), the CRISPR licensing company, announces the launch of its Express License platform to provide small research enterprises and startups with affordable and rapid access to the world’s largest foundational and essential CRISPR/Cas9 patent portfolio.
The goal of ERS Genomics is to make CRISPR/Cas9 technology accessible and responsible. In order to support small and early-stage organizations, ERS now offers a non-exclusive Express License for internal research use, specifically designed for companies with fewer than 15 employees and less than $10 million in funding.
This streamlined licensing option enables a broader spectrum of innovators to access CRISPR/Cas9 intellectual property in a cost-effective and efficient way, fostering groundbreaking research and development in areas such as synthetic biology, disease modelling, gene editing, high-throughput screening and functional genomics.
Prof Emmanuelle Charpentier, Nobel Prize Winner & ERS Genomics Co-Founder, said, “Our new express license platform represents an exciting step forward in democratizing access to the foundational CRISPR/Cas9 IP. By simplifying the process and making it more affordable, we’re empowering startups and small companies to innovate and bring groundbreaking solutions to the forefront of science and industry”.
Candidate organizations can secure an Express License by demonstrating their eligibility through scientific credentials such as research publications, academic collaborations, or technology-related patents. Interested organisations can verify their eligibility and submit their application through ERS’ online platform.
John E Milad, CEO, ERS Genomics, said, “Our new Express License platform streamlines and accelerates access to CRISPR/Cas9, making it more affordable than ever for smaller organizations. This initiative represents a major step toward democratizing this Nobel Prize-winning technology, empowering companies of all sizes to harness its transformative potential. We are proud to provide the industry’s most accessible and cost-effective solution for accessing foundational CRISPR/Cas9 intellectual property, honouring Prof. Charpentier’s enduring spirit of innovation.”
