Entries by Thomas Gabrielczyk

Cultivated B solves fetal bovine serum problem

German-Canadian food tech specialist The Cultivated B reports that it has identified a small molecule that can replace bovine fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) in the production of cell-based meat with a stable, scalable small molecule that results in reproducible quality of sustainably cultured meat.

Ethris GmbH bags US$5m from CEPI

Oslo-based Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has granted  US$5m to RNA formulation specialis Ethris to support studies that demonstrate spray-dried RNA vaccines remain stable at room temperature and are suitable for mucosal delivery. 

EC launches EU Biotech and Biomanufacturing Hub

One day after presenting its competition strategy, the EU Commission has launched an EU Biotech and Biomanufacturing Hub. The collection of information is intended to help biotech start-ups navigate through the jungle of EU funding measures and provide access to networks that help with patenting, product authorisation and compliance with EU regulations.