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Plant One, an established pilot plant company specialized in sustainable production processes, will be the new owner of the Bioprocess Pilot Facility at Biotech Campus Delft. Plant One will further develop the current bioprocess facility into a full-service pilot plant for companies active in biobased and/or biotechnology processes, from SME's to multinationals. The deal was signed at the Biotech Campus Delft earlier today.

Plastic is everywhere and from its production to its disposal, plastic has a huge impact on our planet. In nature, plastics break down into small particles called microplastics, which accumulate in the food chain. Planet B.io’s resident Paques Biomaterials uses a variety of residual streams to create a biobased and biodegradable alternative to plastic: Caleyda®.

In a world dealing with the environmental impact of traditional animal agriculture, B2B ingredients company Vivici is dedicated to transforming the landscape of dairy protein production. The Planet B.io resident, driven by a mission for planet-friendly nutrition, uses precision fermentation to create superior dairy proteins, specifically focusing on the whey complex.

The province of South Holland has allocated a financial contribution of € 3 million via the Opportunities for West program, to several innovation campuses in the region, including the Biotech Campus Delft! These campuses bring together an innovation ecosystem in which companies and knowledge institutions work together. They play an essential role in realizing the ambitions in the Growth Agenda South Holland, stimulating innovation, creating new business and reducing CO₂. The money is intended to strengthen the campuses and increase cooperation with SME parties. In addition, the grant promotes cooperation between the innovation campuses.

In the bustling world of maritime services, one company has set sail with a distinct mission – to safeguard the marine environment through precise and reliable testing. The Greek Saron Marine, an ‘odd duck’ at Planet B.io, specializes in providing marine environmental services to the maritime market, with a primary focus on ballast water testing and related environmental assessments.

In a world increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of traditional agriculture and the strain it places on our planet's resources, innovative solutions are more crucial than ever. Enter Farmless, a pioneering company dedicated to revolutionizing the way we produce food. The Dutch startup recently joined the Planet B.io community as a member.

Bouke de Jong recently joined the Planet B.io team as Science & Technology officer.
Bouke has vast experience in scaling and manufacturing nutritional products in food and sustainable materials. Moreover, he brings a proven track record of working for both US startups and corporate entities. He will take responsibility on all activities within Planet B.io that require technical and scaleup knowledge. 

We had a talk with him about his career and experience.

On 29 September 2023, Cindy Gerhardt was awarded the Zilveren Zandloper for her instrumental role in developing and strengthening the start-up ecosystem in industrial biotechnology in the Netherlands in the past few years.

Biotech enthusiasts and key stakeholders gathered at the Biotech Campus Delft on Thursday, September 7th, 2023, to celebrate the grand opening of Planet B.io's newly renovated second multi-tenant building, named ‘ Van Iterson House’.