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Next-Generation Antimicrobial Coating for Medical Devices Based on Amyloid Aggregates: A Step Toward Reducing Pathogenic Waste

Infections associated with medical devices are a serious global issue, affecting millions of patients and increasing healthcare costs . These infections are primarily due to the formation of biofilms on the surfaces of devices such as catheters and implants, which act as protective barriers against antimicrobial treatments and compromise device functionality. Additionally, infections in indwelling devices contribute to environmental pollution due to the frequent need for replacements, further increasing the burden on healthcare system.

International N.I.C.E. Conference on Bioinspiration & Biobased Materials

The aim of this conference is to convene chemists, physicists, biologists, material scientists, and engineers from both academic and industrial institutes to share new developments and techniques in the domain of bio-inspired, bio-based, and bio-sourced chemistry and materials development. The conference will highlight recent advances in engineering and materials science that employ bio-inspired techniques and materials.

Tailor-Made Industrial Biotechnology Solutions

Abolis provides tailor-made industrial solutions based on micro-organisms for a wide range of industries –– from food and healthcare to cosmetics and chemistry. With a strong focus on sustainability, Abolis helps industries transition to greener models by implementing biodegradable products, enhancing supply chain resilience, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting environmental safety. Their innovative solutions also enable the use of sustainable raw materials, especially in healthcare, driving progress across multiple sectors.

Biodegradable and Sustainable Bio-Based Ingredients via Fermentation

Bioweg combines biotechnology, material science, and molecular simulations to create advanced, sustainable, and bio-based performance with 100% animal- and GMO-free ingredients. These ingredients are scalable and produced without harsh chemicals, aligning with the needs of forward-thinking companies in the beauty, nutraceuticals, and food/beverage sectors. Bioweg's technology uses waste side streams, converting low-value by-products like molasses and vegetable peels into high-value products, supporting the transition to a circular economy.

Biomaterials: Mylo™, B-Silk Protein™ and Microsilk™

Bolt Threads is a biotechnology company that creates sustainable materials through advanced bioengineering techniques. Their innovative products cater to the textiles, skincare, hair care, and cosmetics industries. Key products include Mylo™, B-Silk Protein™, and Microsilk™. Mylo™ is a leather-like material derived from mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Grown in a vertical farming system powered entirely by renewable energy, mycelium matures in approximately two weeks. Post-harvest, it is processed into sheets of soft biomaterial.

Plant Cell Factories

A biotechnology company that produces ingredients for active compounds for skin and hair care according to a biotechnological process derived from plant stem cells. Plant stem cells' regenerative potential for repairing damaged tissue and ability to regenerate from a single stem cell are the basis of Vytrus Biotech's product portfolio. Plan stem cells can be obtained from accurately selected plant tissues (explants) through a designed process of cellular reprogramming (de-differentiation).

Biopure™ Technology for polyester recycling

Break down of discarded polyester into raw material for new plastic and new products developed by Protein Evolution. This technology aims to reduce polyester waste piling up in landfills and incinerators due to the complexity of the material. Protein Evolution is leading the way in transitioning the chemicals industry towards a low-carbon, circular economy by transforming plastic waste management production through its Biopure™ technology. Biopure™ process outputs are indistinguishable from the fossil-fuel-derived molecules used to produce polyester today.

Phytosterols to Mitigate Drought Stress

Elicit Plant reduces water consumption in crops by using phytosterols to mitigate drought stress. The company aims to help agriculture adapt to climate change by reducing the stress of water shortages for field crops. Phytosterols are lipids that function as the building blocks of cell membranes, activating the physiological defense mechanisms of plants in response to environmental stress. By formulating a phytosterol-based solution, Elicit Plant helps plants be more resistant and better adapted to drought stress.