In Part 2 of our interview with Isak Pretorius, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research, and Professor Dan Johnson, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Research, Innovation, and Enterprise at Macquarie University, we explore the exciting biotech and synthetic biology spinouts emerging from the university. Isak and Dan highlight innovative startups and projects—including a genome foundry and ventures in agriculture and livestock—that showcase Macquarie’s commitment to bridging academic research with industry applications to drive impactful advancements across sectors.