132126Quiescent Microbial Cell FactoriesClosedFeasibility StudiesInnovate UKMany of the chemicals used to manufacture plastics, fuels and commodities are produced from microorganisms grown on various feedstocks in fermenters. This project will progress innovative patented technology which suspends unnecessary cell metabolism and growth while still enabling enhanced production of chemical products, a state known as quiescence. The advantages of quiescent cell technology (Q-Cells) are enabled for bioreactors operating under optimal production conditions with concomitant improved productivity, efficient and cost effective use of the feedstock and reduced waste generation. The mechanism to improve control of quiescence will be investigated within the constraints of industrial fermentation conditions under scale-down. This study will assess the generic applicability of the technology to improve competitiveness of Industial Biotechnology to produce bulk chemicals.