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Be part of a relevant ecosystem focused on industrial biotechnology
dsm-ferminich is highly dedicated to contributing to a more sustainable economy and society. Already for 150 years, dsm-ferminich in Delft (previously Gist Brocades and Nederlandsche Gist en Spiritus Fabriek) has been a front runner in biotechnological innovations with global impact.
The board of dsm-ferminich has given its commitment to open its site in Delft for third parties active in biotechnology, and to share its knowledge and infrastructure to create an open innovation campus.
The dsm-ferminich Biotechnology Centre at the Biotech Campus Delft houses over 400 scientists with expertise in all areas of Biotechnology. Ranging from bioinformatics, analytics, fermentation, downstream processing and application. Collaborations and mentoring between Planet B.io and dsm-ferminich scientists is actively promoted. Moreover, dsm-ferminich can offer valuable commercial support and business opportunities.
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Joining forces to strengthen the future of cellular agriculture
Cellular Agriculture Netherlands (CAN) has joined Planet B.io as a member, strengthening the Dutch ecosystem for cellular agriculture and industrial biotech. Chair Maresa Oosterman shares why collaboration, shared networks and ecosystem building are essential to help the sector move from breakthrough science to commercial impact.
MycoFarming | Bringing fungal water treatment to scale
MycoFarming has joined the Planet B.io community to accelerate the development of its innovative mycelium-based water treatment technology. By harnessing the natural power of fungi, the startup is tackling some of Europe's most persistent water pollutants while paving the way for scalable, sustainable water remediation.
Planet B.io joins EIT Food's Protein Diversification Think & Do Tank
Planet B.io has joined the EIT Food Protein Diversification Think & Do Tank, strengthening its role in shaping Europe's future for sustainable proteins and industrial biotechnology. Through this collaboration, we will help connect the Dutch biotech ecosystem to European initiatives, policy development and innovation roadmaps.