Consulting
Get Expert help with Science, Troubleshooting or strategy? 

PawThNeo offers independent consulting for startups, research institutions, and organizations working at the interface of protein science, drug discovery, and the smart protein sector. Our founder brings hands-on technical depth together with experience in strategy, research planning, and grant proposal development, so you get advice that is both scientifically sound and practically actionable.

1. Domain Expertise

Practical, bench-informed guidance to design, troubleshoot, and de-risk your protein and strain development work.

Areas we cover

• Construct design: gene and vector design, codon optimization, fusion tags, and solubility and secretion strategies

• Heterologous protein expression: host and system selection, expression optimization, and troubleshooting low yield, misfolding, and inclusion bodies

• Protein purification: process design, chromatography strategy, refolding approaches, and scale-up considerations

• Protein characterization: analytical strategy for identity, purity, structure, stability, and activity

• Strain generation, engineering, and development for precision fermentation: host selection, engineering strategy, and development pathways toward scalable production

• Drug discovery: target and candidate assessment, early-stage development strategy, and protein therapeutic considerations

You receive: a clear technical assessment, a prioritized action plan, and recommendations your team can execute.

2. Strategy

Clear direction and structure for organizations that need to align their goals, partners, and resources.

What we offer

• Synergistic mandate design: defining a focused mission and mandate that aligns your team, collaborators, and stakeholders around shared objectives

• High-level planning: translating vision into a phased roadmap with milestones, priorities, and resource needs

• Project strategy: structuring individual projects for feasibility, funding readiness, and measurable outcomes

You receive: a written strategy document or roadmap tailored to your organization, ready to share with your team, board, or funders.

3. Ideation and Research Planning

Turning promising ideas into a robust, fundable research direction.

What we offer

• Development of a rigorous research plan and strategy for your organization or program

• Identifying gaps, opportunities, and differentiators in your scientific approach

• Structuring objectives, work packages, and deliverables for internal planning or external funding

You receive: a coherent research plan with defined objectives and a realistic path to execution.

Who we work with

Biotech and smart protein startups, academic and research groups, incubators and accelerators, non-profits and trusts, and investors seeking technical input.

How it works

1. Discovery call: we discuss your goals, challenges, and context so we can confirm a good fit.

2. Scoped proposal: you receive a clear proposal covering scope, deliverables, timeline, and fees.

3. Upfront: work begins once the agreement is signed and the initial payment is received.

4. Delivery: we deliver the agreed outputs, followed by a review to ensure they meet your needs.

All engagements are covered by a confidentiality agreement.

Let’s talk

Ready to discuss your project?
Send us an enquiry - info@pawthneo.com