The Cell Engineering segment is the core of Ginkgo Bioworks' operations, focusing on the design and construction of biological systems. This involves programming cells to produce desired products, such as novel therapeutics, food ingredients, and specialty chemicals. Research and development activities include strain engineering, pathway optimization, and high-throughput screening. The segment utilizes advanced technologies like synthetic biology, genomics, and automation to accelerate the design-build-test-learn cycle. The therapeutic areas covered include rare diseases and pharmaceuticals. The patient impact is significant, as the segment aims to develop innovative treatments and improve the efficiency of drug development. Ginkgo's market positioning is as a leading platform provider in cell programming, offering a comprehensive suite of services. Future opportunities lie in expanding into new markets and applications, such as sustainable materials and agricultural products. Partnerships and collaborations are crucial for this segment, as Ginkgo works with various companies to bring their products to market.

The Biosecurity segment focuses on developing and deploying solutions to monitor and mitigate biological threats. This includes the development of diagnostic tools and surveillance systems to detect and respond to emerging pathogens and other biological risks. Research and development activities involve the use of genomics, bioinformatics, and machine learning to analyze biological data and identify potential threats. The segment's technologies include advanced sequencing, data analytics, and real-time monitoring systems. The applications cover public health, environmental monitoring, and food safety. The patient impact is related to preventing outbreaks and protecting public health. Ginkgo's market positioning is as a provider of biosecurity solutions, offering a comprehensive approach to threat detection and response. Future opportunities include expanding into new areas of biosecurity, such as agricultural biosecurity and environmental monitoring. Partnerships and collaborations with government agencies and other organizations are essential for this segment.