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A new development is on the horizon for the Biotech Campus Delft. With the working title Horizon, ASR Dutch Science Park Fund, together with dsm-firmenich and Planet B.io, is taking the next step in further strengthening the campus as a leading European hub where biotech innovation, collaboration, and scale come together.

On 11 March, Erwin Nijsse, Director-General at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate, visited Planet B.io. The visit aligns well with the Netherlands’ evolving political and economic direction and therefore he was joined by a broad delegation of colleagues from several ministries.

Meet BioFire and Akin: two emerging biotech startups that are turning complex waste challenges into scalable, high-value solutions. Following their success in the Bootcamp, both companies are now taking the next step by joining the ecosystem of Planet B.io on the Biotech Campus Delft.

Formical is transforming how bioprocess data is managed and used, turning fragmented workflows into structured, actionable insights. By connecting data, applying advanced modelling, and embedding industry expertise into their bioprocess operating system, they help biotech teams spend less time on manual work and more on innovation and optimisation.

Since this week, Thijs van Daal has joined the team of Planet B.io as Sales & Marketing Associate.

Over the past few months, the Planet B.io community on the Biotech Campus Delft welcomed several new members who each bring unique expertise to our ecosystem - ranging from high-containment bioprocessing technologies to circular biomaterials and plastic-free disposables. Meet Roylinx, Hecht Technology and Plastilose

How can sound waves make microorganisms grow faster? In this interview, Hypesound CSO Ilia Vialshin, he explains how optimized sound stimulation can accelerate algae, yeast, and bacterial growth, without chemicals or major energy input, and why Planet B.io’s Flexible Bio Lab was the crucial missing link to move from theory to proof of concept.

Nikolas Gaio recently joined Planet B.io as Science & Innovation Manager, bringing a unique mix of deep-tech entrepreneurship and scientific expertise. In this interview, he shares what drew him to the Planet B.io ecosystem, his journey from biomedical engineering to startup life, and why strong teams and purpose-driven innovation are key to building impactful biotech companies.

Over the past year, Planet B.io has supported a diverse group of innovative companies through the Kansen voor West vouchers. These vouchers are designed to help entrepreneurs take the next step in developing and scaling sustainable bio-based and food innovations by providing targeted support for advisory services, process optimisation, and establishment.