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Fermentation

Pow.Bio Opens New Facility With AI-Enabled Continuous Fermentation Capabilities

Pow.Bio, a company known for its biomanufacturing solutions, has announced the opening of a new 25,000 square foot facility in Alameda, California. The plant has production facilities equipped with AI-enabled continuous fermentation capabilities that will allow Pow.Bio’s partners to achieve their target production costs. It serves as a model demonstrating the scalable deployment of the company’s fermentation platform, which is said to be capable of producing a range of bio-based products. According to Pow.Bio, the technology could be integrated into existing facilities around the world. The new facility includes a fleet of dual-chamber continuous systems at various scales, along with expanded bench and pilot-scale capabilities allowing the transition from experimentation to the production of hundreds of kilograms of ingredients. “Delivering meaningful gains” Pow.Bio’s AI-enabled proprietary …

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MeliBio Partners with Pow.Bio to Advance Bee-Free Honey Through Precision Fermentation

MeliBio, a pioneering company in the production of bee-free honey, today announces a strategic collaboration with Pow.Bio to escalate precision fermentation capabilities. This partnership is set to further innovate the production of high-value bee proteins and enzymes, targeting the expansive global market for functional food ingredients. The collaboration leverages Pow.Bio’s expertise in both traditional and innovative continuous fermentation technology, incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize the fermentation process. This technological advancement is expected to commence this month, marking a critical phase in MeliBio’s scale-up efforts. MeliBio is at the forefront of creating honey products that do not rely on bees, thereby addressing the environmental impact on bee populations and promoting biodiversity. The company’s R&D team has completed initial proof of concept work, demonstrating the viability …

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Pow.Bio has announced a $9.5 million raise to reduce the biomanufacturing costs of animal-free ingredients.

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Investments & Finance

Pow.Bio Raises $9.5M to Reduce the High Costs of Animal-Free Ingredients

Californian biomanufacturing company Pow.Bio has announced a $9.5 million raise in a Series A round to run what it claims is the first-ever AI-controlled, automated continuous fermentation platform for precision fermentation ingredients capable of reducing biomanufacturing costs.  Re:Food and Thia Ventures led the round, joined by Hitachi Ventures, the venture capital arm of Hitachi. Possible Ventures, XFactor Ventures, Bee Partners, iSelect, Climate Capital, Vectors Angel, Better Ventures, and Cantos supported the CDMO in this round. “Early on, we identified continuous fermentation as a necessity to enable cost-competitive, sustainable food production. We are excited to partner with Pow.Bio because of the strength of their continuous platform, the quality of their team, and their commitment and vision for a more sustainable SynBio future,” said Peter Odemark, co-founder and managing …

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