Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) for Biotech, Food-Tech & Sustainable Processes
Sustech Innovation is a global consultancy helping startups and investors validate the technical and economic feasibility of new bio-based and sustainable processes.
We specialize in Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) and process scale-up support, transforming lab-scale innovation into credible, data-driven business cases that guide smarter decisions, from lab to commercialization.
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🧭 Why Every Startup Needs a Techno-Economic Analysis
At Sustech Innovation, we help startups and investors bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and commercial scale through robust Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA).
If you’re developing a new biotech, food-tech, or sustainable process, a TEA helps you:
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Quantify real production costs at scale
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Identify economic bottlenecks and technical risks early
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Define viable production scales and CAPEX/OPEX needs
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Optimize R&D with data-driven cost targets
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Build investor confidence with transparent financials
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⚙️ Our Expertise in TEA and Scale-Up Support
With over 20 years of international experience, we combine engineering depth and startup agility to deliver world-class techno-economic models.
Core TEA Services:
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Cost of production modelling and sensitivity analysis
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CAPEX & OPEX estimation for lab, pilot, and commercial scales
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Scenario and scale-up analysis
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Investor-ready reporting and financial storytelling
Scale-Up and Process Development Support:
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Conceptual design: mass balances, BFDs, equipment specs
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Technology selection and process optimization
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Scale-up planning and benchmarking
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Project management from proof-of-concept to commercial scale
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Access to CROs, pilot plants, and toll manufacturers
🧬 Sectors We Serve in Biotech & Sustainable Innovation
We’ve delivered TEAs for a wide range of biotech, food-tech, and sustainable processes, helping founders and investors de-risk innovation and accelerate to market.
Key sectors include:
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Precision fermentation (proteins, fats, enzymes, pigments)
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Bioplastics and bio-based materials
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Organic acids and platform chemicals
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Natural compounds and plant-based actives
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CO₂ capture and gas fermentation
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Microbial production using algae, yeast, bacteria, and fungi
🌍 Global Reach, Local Expertise
Headquartered in Mexico City, Sustech Innovation collaborates with a global network of:
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Contract Research and Manufacturing Organizations (CROs, CMOs)
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Pilot and demonstration-scale facilities
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Engineering firms and modular plant builders
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Academic and industrial experts
Whether you’re validating your first concept or preparing for full-scale production, we help you move faster, scale smarter, and raise with confidence.
🚀 Let’s Validate the Future of Your Innovation
A Techno-Economic Analysis is your bridge between R&D and investment readiness.Let’s turn your process into a scalable, profitable, and investor-ready business case.
