Plant Beams

Food security is a growing problem. The world population keeps growing, and climate change increases the risks for crop yields, threatening the global food supply. We want to revolutionise plant transformation and gene-editing by enabling direct and efficient transformation of any plant meristematic tissue via precise solvent delivery. We plan to reduce the time and […]

Algae Red

Our biotech innovation aims to reduce the high costs and inefficiencies in producing astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis. The traditional process involves a lengthy cultivation phase and a costly, multi-step extraction method, making it difficult to scale and less affordable for industries like nutraceuticals and cosmetics. We propose a two-part solution: Optimizing cultivation with mixotrophy: By […]

Sandwich4Nanopore

Single molecule protein sequencing enables identification of the primary structure of biologically active peptides and proteins. This is relevant for their application as food products, but also to better understand and fight diseases. Already small amounts of modified protein can lead to unwanted flavors in food proteins, but also to serious diseases such as cancer. […]

Happy Bar

At the core of our initiative is the urgent need to tackle the rising global prevalence of mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety. These conditions not only diminish individuals’ quality of life but also place a heavy financial burden on society. Recent studies have demonstrated a strong connection between the gut microbiome and mental […]

KETO-X Minerals

Our unilateral diet has resulted in a deficiency of specific elements needed for the well-functioning of the human body. Especially magnesium is low in our processed food. It has been recognized that magnesium plays an important role in cognition and positively affects sleep and calmness (anti-stress). Commercially available magnesium supplements (magnesiumoxide, and magnesium citrate glycerophosphate, […]

ProteoT

As more people become aware of the importance of healthy food and the urgent need to tackle climate change, alternative protein sources such as plant-based and microbial alternatives are gaining popularity. However, methods for routine quality control of food products—particularly regarding their source, purity, and safety—have not kept pace with this growth. Consequently, issues like […]