Yeast has been used for centuries to make bread, beer, and wine. Since the late 20th century, it has also been used to produce important medicines like insulin. For the bioeconomy, where biological processes create sustainable products, yeast can be harnessed to make a wide range of products, from flavours and fragrances to materials and food ingredients. The biggest challenge, however, is reprogramming the DNA of yeast, a process that is typically slow and costly. We have developed a technology, that makes use of CRISPR-Cas, a powerful tool often compared to “Ctrl-F” and “Ctrl-X” for DNA. With this technology, the DNA of yeast can be modified exponentially faster and at a lower cost, enabling quicker production and making bio-based solutions more accessible and efficient.
With this Biotech Booster project, we will further develop the technology and apply it to a relevant industrial challenge by improving a yeast strain for microbial production. Alongside the technical development, this project will also involve business development activities to build a solid business case to support the commercial potential of the technology.
Thanks to Biotech Booster, the platform can be further developed and optimized, allowing for impactful contributions to more sustainable microbial production and supporting the growth of the bioeconomy.
