Sunflower Therapeutics is a biotechnology company transforming protein manufacturing by making it practical for anyone to run anywhere. With a fully automated and integrated platform, Sunflower Therapeutic simplifies the transition from discovery to full-scale production, reducing complexity while improving consistency and speed.

 

Sunflower Therapeutics’ modular, intuitive system architecture is built for fast deployment and real-world usability across diverse environments, from research labs and emerging biotech ventures to distributed and domestic manufacturing initiatives. By accelerating development and supporting sustainable, scalable bioproduction, Sunflower Therapeutics is helping fuel the next wave of innovation across medicines, food proteins, and other bio-based products.

Daisy Petal Perfusion Bioreactor System

Daisy Petal is the first microbial perfusion fermentation system engineered for continuous protein production, enabling dramatically higher output in a fraction of the footprint. Designed for scientists and non-experts alike, it delivers high-yield production with simple operation, minimal setup, and fully automated process control.  System Design
  • Perfusion-enabled bioreactor supplied with all required sensors, filters, connections, and tubing
  • Rigid mounting panel
  • Single-use tubing assembly designed for intuitive installation
  • Fully automated operation through HelianthOS
Features & Benefits
  • Continuous perfusion or chemostat fermentation using Sunflower’s patented in-vessel cell retention device
  • 1 L working volume capable of producing up to 20 L of process fluid in a single run
  • Single-use assemblies come with built-in sensors for pH, DO, temperature, and off-gas monitoring
  • Cloud-based Nursery app enables recipe creation
  • Complete hardware and software included 
Why Choose Daisy Petal
  • Continuous production of secreted proteins or small molecules
  • High-density cultivation of yeast, fungi, bacteria, and other microorganisms
  • Testing and optimization of key fermentation parameters
  • Evaluation and screening of microbial cell lines
  • Generation of alternative protein batches for food-tech development

Dahlia Petal Perfusion Bioreactor System

Dahlia Petal is Sunflower Therapeutics’ largest microbial perfusion fermentation system, engineered for immediate scale-up without additional process development. Delivering hundreds of liters of output during a continuous run in a footprint of only 1.5 m², it provides the productivity of a much larger fermenter while occupying a fraction of the space. System Design
  • Integrated perfusion-ready bioreactor
  • Ready-to-use consumables and full automation
  • State-of-the-art perfusion capability
  • Proprietary single-use parts
  Features and Benefits
  • Continuous perfusion fermentation
  • 15 L working volume capable of processing 200 L (or more) of output fluid in one operation
  • Full automation via HelianthOS for system start-up, in-process controls and monitoring
  • Custom scale-up software
  • Cutting-edge processing significantly reduces water and energy use
  Why Choose Dahlia Petal
  • Scale up continuous processes instantly from Daisy Petal
  • Clinical-scale and commercial-scale continuous bioproduction
  • Maximise facility utilisation with quick turnarounds between fermentations
  • Sustain productivity and quality for longer fermentation runs
  • Achieve commercial-scale production with minimal capital investment