At the Innovaform™ Accelerator, we’re commited to advancing drug delivery through collaboration and cutting-edge science. Over the past few weeks, we had the pleasure of hosting two impactful events at our Innovaform™ Accelerator Center in Colmar, bringing together scientific minds from across the pharmaceutical industry and academia to explore the future of oral and inhaled drug delivery.
Tailored Technical Discovery Session: Engage with Our Experts to Address Your Specific Needs
On 20 May 2025, we had the pleasure of hosting 3 members of the Roche scientific team at our Innovaform™ Accelerator Center for a day of innovation, collaboration, and discovery around the future of oral and inhaled drug delivery.
The visit featured:
- A presentation on our broad Capsugel® capsules portfolio, showcasing a variety of capsule polymers, proprietary designs, and filling options developed to meet functional requirements across a wide range of applications.
- A discussion on how Lonza CHI is advancing drug delivery and investing in innovation in encapsulation through our Innovaform™ Accelerator Center.
- A focused session on Capsugel® Enprotect® capsules, our advanced enteric delivery solution that enables targeted intestinal release without the need for post-filling coating—streamlining development and protecting sensitive APIs.
- Guided tours of our production plant and the Innovaform™ lab.
One participant shared: "Thanks again for the excellent, impressive tour and the very informative presentations." We’re proud to collaborate with forward-thinking partners like Roche to advance the science of drug delivery.
Interactive Scientific Workshops : Tackle Real-World Challenges with Our Team
On 25 June 2025, we welcomed 14 scientists from various companies and countries for an insightful day, accessible to professionals with or without formulator background. The event featured a capsule manufacturing plant tour and engaging discussions around formulation challenges and how capsule technologies like Capsugel® Enprotect® can help address them.
Participants testimonials included:
- "The visit tour was very insightful with a better comprehension of your products and their manufacturing process."
- "It was really a very nicely organized and planned event. It was targeted to even audiences who are having a slightly different Pharma/Biotech background so that things can be easily understood and perceived. I learnt a lot from this morning session. The hands-on demos were quite useful; and the most impressive part was the plant tour for capsules. The team was super friendly and collaborative."
- "This was a very fruitful event – seeing the production line in action was truly impressive, especially in terms of its scale and the machinery involved. What stood out to me most was the opportunity to observe how laboratory-scale processes are scaled up for industrial production. The tour also helped me better understand the possibilities and technologies available for drug encapsulation, which is highly valuable for my current and future work."
- "I gained a clearer understanding of the areas in which Lonza is active and has expertise, beyond the products it currently offers. This helped me form a more precise view of the domains where Lonza could provide valuable experience and concrete support in the future, particularly for specific and complex needs related to inhalation capsules, and potentially beyond."
Both events exemplify the mission of the Innovaform™ Accelerator Center: to bridge science and application through immersive, collaborative experiences. Whether you're exploring new formulation strategies, scaling up production, or seeking tailored solutions, our team is here to support your innovation journey.