Presentation to Accompany License Agreement with Genentech
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Starpharma Announces
Collaboration and License
Agreement with Genentech
Shareholder Presentation
22 September 2025
Executive Summary
• Starpharma has signed a collaboration and license agreement with Genentech, a member
of the Roche Group.
• Starpharma will employ its proprietary DEP® platform technology to develop dendrimerdrug conjugates that incorporate Genentech medicines for certain oncology targets.
• Starpharma will receive an upfront payment of USD $5.5 million (~AUD $8.3 million).
• Starpharma is eligible to receive up to USD $564 million (~AUD $855 million) in successbased development, regulatory, and commercial milestones.
• In addition to this amount, Starpharma is eligible for tiered royalties on global net sales of
products resulting from the collaboration.
About Starpharma
Starpharma is an Australian biotechnology company with over 20 years of experience in
advancing dendrimer technology from the lab to the patient
Clinically validated DEP®
platform technology
Leadership in dendrimer science
and drug development
More than 350 patients treated with DEP®
across multiple clinical oncology programs.
20 years of dendrimer innovation, science &
pharmaceutical development.
Broad technology application
Strategic global partnerships
Versatile and scalable technology,
supporting applications in oncology,
radiotheranostics, and more.
High-impact partnerships with global
leaders, leveraging Starpharma’s DEP®
platform to expand commercial
opportunities.
About Genentech
Considered the founder of the biotech industry and now a member of the Roche Group,
Genentech has been delivering on the promise of biotechnology for nearly 50 years
Pioneering pharmaceutical
innovation
A community of changemakers
Discovered the first targeted antibody for
cancer and the first medicine for primary
progressive multiple sclerosis.
Nearly 50 years of working to solve unmet
medical needs. Staff of 11.9K people.
Partnering to solve complex
health challenges
Strong product pipeline
250+ ongoing collaborations around the
world.
Around 70 new investigational medicines
in clinical development and over 270
active clinical trials in the United States.
Collaboration Overview
Starpharma will employ its proprietary DEP® platform technology to develop
dendrimer-drug conjugates that incorporate Genentech medicines for certain
oncology targets.
Genentech has an exclusive worldwide license under Starpharma’s IP to
commercialize products resulting from the parties’ collaboration.
Genentech will be responsible for all development and commercialization of
products resulting from the collaboration, which could include multiple products for
each target.
Financial Terms
Upfront payment
USD $5.5 million
(~AUD $8.3 million)
Success-based milestones
Up to USD $564 million
(~AUD $855 million)
Starpharma is also eligible for tiered
royalties on global net sales of
products resulting from the
collaboration.
Strategic Significance for Starpharma
Recognises the potential of Starpharma’s dendrimer technology in drug delivery
innovation
Demonstrates the opportunities presented by research partnerships
Marks important progress against our strategic plan
Thank you.
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