VITA
VITA aims to make cultivated meat accessible and truly sustainable. Cultivated meat is an ethical, sustainable alternative to traditional animal farming. Still, it relies on old-fashioned bioreactors (designed for microbial fermentation and not tissue cultivation), making the process inefficient and unsustainable. We’re developing a groundbreaking bioreactor tailored for tissue cultivation through the Biotech Booster program […]
Shikimax
SHIKIMAX addresses the critical need for sustainability in the chemical industry, particularly in the production of aromatic compounds found in everyday products, from food additives to polymers. Traditional production methods of aromatics rely heavily on fossil fuels, resulting in substantial greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation. In response, we harness advanced metabolic engineering to develop […]
Microalgal glycogen
Upscaling microalgal glycogen production for natural cosmetics The cosmetic industry is increasingly turning to eco-friendly ingredients made from renewable materials to meet consumer demand for natural and sustainable products. One promising cosmetic ingredient is glycogen, a glucose polymer produced by various microorganisms. Glycogen is biocompatible, retains moisture well, and is derived from natural sources, making […]
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 […]
Super Mendelian Microfactories
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 […]
Evoducta
Many everyday products are produced through fermentation by microorganisms—some obvious, like the yoghurt you have for breakfast; others less obvious, like the citric acid in your favourite soda. The long list of industrial fermentation processes continues to grow for two key reasons: (1) They can produce complex substances that are otherwise difficult or impossible to […]
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 […]
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 […]
