Centre for Alternate Protein Research Opens at University of Hyderabad’s ASPIRE BioNEST
The University of Hyderabad has officially launched the Centre for Alternate Protein Research at its ASPIRE BioNEST bioincubator. This facility aims to accelerate research and development in sustainable food technologies, with a focus on alternative proteins. The Centre’s opening marks a strategic move to support the growth of startups in the alternative protein sector and foster innovation in food security, nutrition, and climate change solutions. The Centre is supported by …
India’s Biokraft Foods Raises $230K for High-Quality Cultivated Meat
Indian cultivated meat startup Biokraft Foods has secured ₹2 crore (around $230,000) in pre-seed funding. The round was led by the venture capital firm GVFL. Biokraft will use the funding to accelerate its efforts to bring ethical, high-quality cultivated meat to Indian consumers. Using proprietary 3D bioprinting processes, the company has already developed cultivated chicken that is claimed to replicate the structure, texture, and nutritional profile of conventional chicken. Biokraft …
Biokraft Foods Reveals Winners of the Great Indian Cultivated Chicken Cook-Off
Recently, Indian biotech company Biokraft Foods hosted the Great Indian Cultivated Chicken Cook-Off, a competition for promising young chefs. The finalists were selected through a competitive process, and recently participated in a Grand Finale hosted at D.Y. Patil School of Hospitality & Tourism Studies. All prepared dishes using cultivated chicken as the hero ingredient; these were evaluated across key criteria such as hygiene and food waste management, taste and texture, …
India Opens State-of-the-Art Animal Stem Cell Biobank That Could Benefit Cultivated Meat Producers
A state-of-the-art Animal Stem Cell Biobank and Animal Stem Cell Laboratory has been opened at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) in Hyderabad, India. Described as the first of its kind in the country, the biobank was inaugurated by Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh earlier this month. The facility spans 9,300 sq ft and was constructed at a cost of ₹1.85 crore (around $213,000). The site is …
Biokraft Foods to Host “India’s First” Cultivated Chicken Cook-Off
Indian biotech startup Biokraft Foods is set to host what is claimed to be the country’s first cultivated chicken cook-off. The event will take place on August 22 at DY Patil University, School of Hospitality and Tourism Studies, Navi Mumbai. Ten student chefs from top hospitality and culinary institutes have already earned their places in the finale through internal qualifiers held at their campuses, and will compete live to create …
Biokraft Foods Develops “India’s First” Cultivated Trout Fillet in Collaboration with ICAR-CICFR
Indian cultivated meat startup Biokraft Foods has developed what is claimed to be the country’s first cultivated trout fillet in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Central Institute of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-CICFR). Through the partnership, the organizations have developed fish cell lines from native Indian species such as rainbow trout. Using proprietary 3D bioprinting technology and bioink, Biokraft Foods transforms the cells into whole-cut cultivated fish …
Indian Cultivated Meat Company ClearMeat Partners With Academic Institution NIFTEM to Scale Food Tech Innovation
Indian cultivated meat company ClearMeat has announced a collaboration with the country’s National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K). According to a LinkedIn post, ClearMeat recently hosted a productive meeting with the Head of NIFTEM, Mr. Harinder Oberoi, at the institute’s headquarters. This marked the start of an official partnership that will combine the expertise and resources of the two organisations as they work to scale innovation …
Biokraft Foods Debuts Cultivated Chicken at India’s First-Ever Public Tasting for Cultivated Meat
Biotech startup Biokraft Foods hosted India’s first formal tasting event for a cultivated meat product in Mumbai, India, last week. Over 30 representatives from key organizations, including PETA India, GFI India, Chamber for Advancement of Small and Medium Businesses (CASMB), YODA India, and India Animal Fund, had the opportunity to taste cultivated chicken burgers and chili chicken. According to the announcement, attendees praised the innovation and Biokraft’s sustainability mission. Kamalnayan Tibrewal …
Pharmaceutical Giant Zydus & Perfect Day Partner to Make India an Animal-Free Protein Hub
Pharmaceutical giant Zydus Lifesciences has announced an agreement to acquire a 50% stake in Sterling Biotech, a manufacturing company based in Mumbai, purchased by the Californian biotech Perfect Day from bankruptcy for $78 million in 2022. Both Zydus and Perfect Day will have equal representation on Sterling Biotech’s Board post-transaction. It is worth highlighting that India is the world’s largest milk producer, contributing 25% of global milk production. According to …
Cultivated Seafood Pioneer UMAMI Bioworks Sets Foot in India with IKP Partnership
Cultivated seafood startup UMAMI Bioworks, (previously Umami Meats) has announced a partnership with India’s premium Science Park and Incubator, IKP Knowledge Park, to accelerate the production of cultivated seafood. IKP has recently established the Centre for Smart Protein and Sustainable Material Innovation in Bangalore, which facilitates core R&D, innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange for the smart protein sector. At the centre, UMAMI Bioworks’ team in India will lead the engineering …