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Stay up-to-date with the latest developments at Planet B.io, where our community of residents, members, and collaborators is always growing and evolving.
Sharing lab equipment at Planet B.io: A collaboration between ExCulture and Nature’s Principles
One of the many benefits of being part of the Planet B.io community is the opportunity for startups to collaborate and share resources, optimizing costs and accelerating progress. A great example of this is the recent collaboration between ExCulture and Nature’s Principles, which centers around sharing a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) machine.
Unlocking the power of fungi: Myconeos' journey in innovation
Myconeos is revolutionizing the way we harness fungi for food and beyond. At its core, the company specializes in breeding new fungal strains using proprietary sexual crossing technology, enabling the creation of unique strains for cheese, plant-based foods, and even natural colorants.
Carapace Biopolymers | Biobased & biodegradable coating technology
Carapace Biopolymers, the first start-up to make use of Planet B.io’s flex office at Biotech Campus Delft, is working on innovative biobased and biodegradable coatings. By integrating biologicals they aim to boost seed germination and healthy plant growth. The company recently received the Biotech Booster Level 1 financing of EUR 200,000. Co-founders Suellen Espíndola and Marouschka Blahetek share their journey, goals, and vision.
2024 Achievements and 2025 Goals: Bram Kerssemakers on Protein Port’s impact
In April 2024, Bram Kerssemakers took on the role of program manager for Protein Port, leading its second phase to accelerate the protein transition in South Holland and beyond. Building on the knowledge gained during the previous 2 years, Protein Port has achieved significant milestones in structuring the program and launching impactful initiatives. In this interview, Bram discusses the progress made over the past eight months and outlines his vision for the future.
From Idea to Innovation: The role of Planet B.io’s Shared Service and Education Labs
To drive innovation, growth, and education within the biotech sector, Planet B.io launched two new initiatives last year: the Shared Service Lab and the Education Lab, located at the heart of Biotech Campus Delft. We spoke with Fenneke Jolink, Project Manager, and Maartje Mikx, Education coordinator, to explore the journey and impact of these exciting projects.
Looking back at an inspiring Let's Talk B.io | Scale-Up Event
On September 19th, Planet B.io, in collaboration with hollandbio, organized Let's Talk B.io | Scale-Up Event; an engaging afternoon where four leading Benelux pilot facilities presented their expertise, equipment, and how they can support your projects.
Nu beschikbaar: Arbeidsmarktonderzoek Cellulaire Agricultuur
Om een beter inzicht te krijgen in de behoeften van bedrijven in de Cellulaire Agricultuur-sector, heeft Planet B.io, in samenwerking met Cellulaire Agricultuur Nederland, een arbeidsmarktonderzoek uitgevoerd. Dit onderzoek biedt een overzicht van de huidige CA arbeidsmarkt, de aansluiting op het huidige Nederlandse onderwijs, en geeft richting naar de toekomst.