HanchorBio 2025 Milestones
Patient First, Data Driven.
HanchorBio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing differentiated immuno-oncology biologics through its proprietary FBDB™ (Fc-Based Designer Biologics) platform. In 2025, the platform achieved meaningful validation across clinical development, global scientific recognition, intellectual property, and capital markets, marking its transition from platform build-out to clinical execution.
FBDB™ Platform Overview
The FBDB™ platform enables the rational design of multi-functional fusion proteins intended to address key limitations of existing immuno-oncology therapies. Platform strengths demonstrated in 2025:
- Rational multi-target engagement to improve therapeutic index in solid tumors
- A diversified pipeline spanning clinical and preclinical stages
- Platform scalability validated through clinical data, global conferences, peer-reviewed publication, IP grants, and a completed licensing transaction
Key Milestones in 2025
Clinical & R&D Progress
- HCB101 advanced into a Phase 1b/2 clinical trial
2L GC combo therapy demonstrated an 80% objective response rate (ORR), significantly outperforming historical standard-of-care (26.5%) - TFDA approvals obtained for HCB101 combination therapy (HNSCC, CRC)
- HCB301 entered Phase I clinical trial and completed safety evaluations for two dose cohorts with favorable tolerability
- HCB303 entered IND-enabling preparation stage
- HCB206: Program expansion into auto-immune disease, broadening platform applicability beyond oncology
Global Scientific Presence
- ASCO 2025: Presentation of preliminary clinical data for HCB101
- ASH 2025: First-in-human monotherapy results of HCB101
- ESMO Immuno-Oncology Congress: Selected for mini-oral presentation
- Journal of Hematology & Oncology (JHO): Peer-reviewed publication (IF: 40.4)
- SITC 2025: Preclinical data presentation for HCB301
- CBA Annual Meeting: Invited participant; sole innovative drug company from Taiwan
Awards & Recognition
- IMAPAC 2025 Taiwan Biopharma Excellence Award
- Taiwan BIO Awards 2025 “Startup of the Year
Business & Corporate Progress
- HCB101 licensing agreement executed
- USD 10 million upfront payment
- Up to USD192 million in development and commercial milestones
- Company listed on the Taiwan Emerging Stock Market (7827.TPEx)
- Application submitted for listing on the Taiwan Innovation Board (TIB), pending approval
- U.S. patent granted for HCB101
Key Leadership Appointment
- Alvin Luk, PhD, MBA, CCRA, was appointed as Group President & Chief Medical Officer (CMO), strengthening clinical strategy, global development execution, and platform-to-patient translation
Summary
2025 marks HanchorBio’s evolution from platform establishment to clinical and commercial validation.
The FBDB™ platform has progressed beyond concept, demonstrating its ability to generate clinically relevant therapeutics supported by human data, regulatory momentum, and external partnerships.
HanchorBio enters 2026 as a company with:
- Multiple clinical-stage assets
- A validated biologics platform
- Growing global visibility
- Clear pathways toward value inflection

