Evogene completes generative AI foundation model for small molecule design

In Israel, Evogene Ltd. announced the completion of its generative AI foundation model, version 1.0, for small molecule design, developed in collaboration with Google Cloud. The new model expands the existing capabilities of ChemPass AI, Evogene’s tech-engine for small molecule discovery and optimization, by addressing one of the core challenges faced by both the pharmaceutical and agriculture industries: identifying novel small molecules that meet multiple complex product criteria.

Developed in-house by Evogene’s algorithm teams, this proprietary foundation model marks a dramatic advance over traditional generative AI. Internal computational analysis shows that it delivers approximately 90% precision in successful and precise, novel molecule designs (vs. approximately 29% in traditional GPT AI-model), ensuring that each compound simultaneously meets essential parameters. This breakthrough paves the way for creating highly potent, synthesizable, and patentable molecules across life-science products.