Microbiology
Soy in 1000 gardens: citizen science project to map soil microbes in Flanders
Good science takes many hands. In the case of a new citizen science project by VIB, UGent, ILVO, KU Leuven, […] March 31, 2021 · BioVox
Beer, bread and bioethanol: SUPERYEAST project to improve industry sustainability
Prof. Kevin Verstrepen, of the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology, has received a prestigious ERC Proof of Concept grant for […] April 28, 2021 · BioVox
Trusting gut bacteria: MRM Health develops microbiome treatments for IBD and more
In the last decade, there has been a growing interest in the potential of microbiome-based therapeutics: using gut bacteria as […] May 19, 2021 · BioVox
New GMOs on the horizon: say ‘cheese’!
To meet the challenges of climate change and global food demand, more VCs are investing in AgTech companies. A lot […] October 20, 2021 · V-Bio Ventures
Imitating nature: H2WIN’s innovative solution enables production of green hydrogen
Belgian GreenTech company H2WIN has developed H2GREEN: an ingenious system to make hydrogen production 100% renewable, more efficient, less expensive, […] February 16, 2022 · BioVox
Antimicrobial Resistance – the hidden killer we’re ignoring
Antimicrobial Resistance has become an enormous challenge for global health, yet remains largely ignored by companies. As this deadly race […] March 16, 2022 · V-Bio VenturesNew incubator biotope by VIB launches to support biotech startup teams on their journey to success
Ghent, Belgium, 24 March 2022 – Incubator program biotope by VIB launches today to support biotech startup teams looking to impact people’s lives through […] March 24, 2022 · Turnstone Communications
Modern alchemy: turning microalgae into ‘green gold’
Much has been said about the huge economic potential of algae, but this ‘green gold’ has yet to meet expectations. […] June 22, 2022 · BioVox
Bacterial biofilms: cooperative bugs cling to food surfaces even after cleaning
Current cleaning and disinfection practices in food industries are insufficient to destroy unwanted bacteria lurking on surfaces, according to recent […] August 17, 2022 · SciMingo
biotope by VIB: helping biotech startups take root in the ecosystem
VIB’s new incubator program biotope fosters early biotech startups looking to impact people’s lives through agrifood innovation. Based in the […] August 24, 2022 · BioVox
VC opportunities for impact in the face of climate disaster
Venture capitalists have a vital role to play in guiding our planet’s future. By investing in technological advances that remediate […] September 7, 2022 · V-Bio Ventures
From pattern to patient: microbiome research needs to bridge the gap to the clinic
The microbiome has been a trending scientific topic in recent years. Researchers have uncovered correlations between the human microbiome and […] September 7, 2022 · BioVox
We need more food and agtech start-ups – and we need them now!
How are we going to feed an expected 10 billion people by 2050 in a sustainable way? It is a […] October 19, 2022 · V-Bio Ventures