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Planet B.io partners with Quality Control Laboratory ‘SLD’
At Planet B.io, we firmly believe that progress is best achieved through collaboration and fruitful partnerships. That is why we actively seek out opportunities to partner with esteemed service providers who are trusted by our cherished community members. In that spirit, we are happy to announce our collaboration with Service Laboratory Delft ‘SLD’– the Quality Control Laboratory for Food, Feed & Pharma, based on the Biotech Campus Delft.
Planet B.io to partner with a.s.r. to continue growth innovation ecosystem on Biotech Campus Delft
In 2020, the non-profit organization Planet B.io was established to develop the Biotech Campus Delft (BCD) into an open innovation campus for industrial biotechnology. Planet B.io, founded and financially supported by five partners (DSM, Delft University of Technology, the Municipality of Delft, the Province of South Holland, and InnovationQuarter), has been successful in growing the number of companies on the BCD, and creating a supporting network of experts. Today, Planet B.io is happy to welcome a special, sixth partner to its Supervisory Board. ASR Dutch Science Park Fund and Planet B.io will team up to further develop the Biotech Campus Delft into a world-leading campus focusing on modern biotechnology.
Two TU Delft pre-startups granted within DSM NL Kickstart Fund
In 2020, DSM NL established the Kickstart Fund to support the ecosystem around Planet B.io and the Biotech Campus Delft. With a total annual budget of 200 k€, the Fund supports activities in three categories: pre-startup support, startup support and ecosystem support. The funds are coordinated by Planet B.io.
Public Affairs in biotechnology
Biotech innovations have the potential to create disruptive solutions for global challenges like climate change, food shortage, and much more. As a startup, entering an established market that is being steered by existing policies, value chains and consumers, can be a hurdle. In this article, we discuss the importance of Public Affairs to support commercialization of biotech innovations.
Nieuw Delfts talent in de maak voor verduurzaming van de voedselketen
De Biotech Campus Delft is de afgelopen jaren sterk in ontwikkeling en huist tegenwoordig een levendige innovatie hub met als missie om met biotechnologie als sleuteltechnologie de transitie naar een duurzame economie en gezonde voeding te versnellen. Er wordt nu een belangrijke nieuwe stap gezet in de ambitie van de Biotech Campus Delft; een samenwerking met Hogeschool Inholland om nieuw talent te ontwikkelen voor de snelgroeiende biotechbedrijven in onze regio en oplossingen te bieden voor het wereldvoedselvraagstuk van morgen.
Kickstart Fund supports collaboration project between Deep Branch and Delft University of Technology
In 2020, DSM NL established the Kickstart Fund to support the ecosystem around Planet B.io and the Biotech Campus Delft. With a total annual budget of 200 k€, the Fund sponsors activities in three categories: pre-startup support, startup support and ecosystem support. These funds are coordinated by Planet B.io.
From Idea to Impact
Together with HollandBIO and Johnson & Johnson, Planet B.io organized an event to explore best practices for bringing science "from bench to business". The event brought together more than 100 stakeholders including start-ups, industry, Technology Transfer Organizations (TTOs), academia, investors and enabling organizations.
VWR agreement offering discounts on chemicals and consumables to Planet B.io residents
Planet B.io is committed to adding value to our community every day, in every way possible. That is why we explore collaboration opportunities with suppliers for chemicals and consumables frequently used by Planet B.io residents. We are happy to share that we have reached an agreement with VWR!
First 2 TU Delft pre-startups granted within DSM NL Kickstart Fund
In 2020, DSM NL established the Kickstart Fund to support the ecosystem around Planet B.io and the Biotech Campus Delft. With a total annual budget of 200 k€, the Fund supports activities in three categories: pre-startup support, startup support and ecosystem support. The funds are coordinated by Planet B.io.