Cultivate at Scale, a facility designed to support the scaling of cellular agriculture, has entered into a collaboration with Sartorius, a global provider of life sciences and biopharmaceutical technologies, to enhance the development and scalability of cultivated meat, fish, dairy, and other alternative proteins.
“This partnership underscores the impact of cross-industry collaboration”
Sartorius, known for its expertise in bioprocessing, will provide Cultivate at Scale with access to its technologies, training, and scientific resources. The collaboration is intended to address key challenges in scaling up cellular agriculture production, focusing on the efficient transition from laboratory-scale to industrial-scale processes.
One significant component of the collaboration is the installation of a 1000L single-use bioreactor at Cultivate at Scale’s facility. This equipment is expected to play a crucial role in accelerating the production capabilities of the facility, facilitating faster development of alternative protein products.
Bridging the innovation gap
Cultivate at Scale focuses on aiding companies in the cellular agriculture sector by providing the infrastructure, equipment, and expertise needed to optimize and scale production processes. This includes offering laboratory and production spaces, bioreactors, and other technologies critical for the industrial production of cultivated products. The collaboration with Sartorius further strengthens its role in bridging the gap between small-scale research and large-scale commercial viability.
Jaco van der Merwe, managing director of Cultivate at Scale, commented on the partnership, stating, “At Cultivate at Scale, we measure success by how effectively we can help our clients scale their processes. The support from Sartorius in terms of expertise and equipment is essential in reaching that goal. This partnership underscores the impact of cross-industry collaboration in advancing sustainable food production.”
