Tokyo-based startup IntegriCulture is creating new opportunities for startups and researchers by launching its "Cell-Cultured Meat Starter Kit". Designed to simplify the process of creating cell-cultured foods, this innovative kit aims to accelerate research and development by removing the traditional barriers to entry, such as the need for extensive specialized equipment and expertise.
“The starter kit is designed for researchers, entrepreneurs, and experimenters who are exploring cell farming as a new business or research area,” said IntegriCulture CEO Yuki Hanyu in an interview with Green Queen.
Central to the starter kit is the "Oxy-thru Cultivator", a novel bioreactor developed in partnership with Sumitomo Riko as part of IntegriCulture’s CulNet Consortium. This bioreactor is made from materials with high gas permeability, allowing oxygen to be supplied from the sides of the container without needing external devices. According to Hanyu, this design simplifies the cell cultivation processes and improves productivity by enabling higher cell densities.
IntegriCulture’s mission is to make cellular agriculture more accessible and affordable. To accomplish this goal, the starter kit is available at various price points and aims to minimize the trial-and-error phase for new entrants.
“Previously, limited access to materials and the secrecy surrounding proprietary combinations made it difficult for new entrants to join the field,” Hanyu explained. “Our mission is to democratize cell farming, enabling anyone to participate and contribute to the creation of a new food culture and the realization of an exciting future.”
Image Credit: IntegriCulture / Green Queen
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