The Royal Dutch/Shell Group
In 2002, after a worldwide search for the leading options in biofuels, Royal Dutch/Shell Group selected Iogen as a development partner.  Shell and Iogen are cooperating on commercialization. Shell is one of the world's largest integrated oil companies, and is committed to expanding its sustainable development practices.

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Goldman Sachs & Co
In 2006, Goldman Sachs & Co. of New York became the first major Wall Street firm to make a commitment to cellulosic ethanol by investing C$30 million in Iogen’s cellulosic ethanol technology, giving it a minority stake in Iogen.   The funds will be used to accelerate Iogen’s commercialization program. Goldman Sachs & Co. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm and is a leading investor in renewable and alternative energy.

Volkswagen
In 2007, Volkswagen signed a partnership agreement with Iogen to further develop Iogen cellulosic ethanol technology.  At that time, Volkswagen invested C$10M in Iogen and became a minority stakeholder.  The two companies conducted a study to assess the economic feasibility of producing cellulosic ethanol in Germany.  The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, is one of the world's leading vehicle manufacturers and the largest car producer in Europe.

Petro-Canada
In 1997, Petro-Canada signed a partnership with Iogen to further develop cellulosic ethanol technology. With a $15.8 million investment from Petro-Canada, Iogen built the company's pre-commercial demonstration plant. In December 2003, Petro-Canada extended its investment in Iogen´s EcoEthanol™ program. Petro-Canada is one of Canada's largest integrated oil companies.

Government of Canada
The Government of Canada has been a development partner of Iogen's for several years through different Canadian federal government departments. These include the National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN), and Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC). Iogen partnered with the NRC in 1994 to develop unique enzymes for the pulp and paper industry. In April 1997, Iogen released the world's first improved xylanase using biotechnology for pulp bleaching. In January 1999, Iogen entered into a partnership with TPC and secured a $10-million loan to help build its ethanol demonstration facility in Ottawa.

DSM
Since 1991, DSM (formerly Roche Vitamins) has had a supply agreement with Iogen for the exclusive manufacture and distribution of animal feed enzymes sold under the brand name Roxazyme G2. These enzymes enhance the performance of animal feeds in poultry and swine diets. DSM is the world's largest maker of vitamins and a major supplier to the animal feed industry.