“Bioprocess design is complex, but it doesn’t have to be complicated.” This is the guiding principle of British start-up, New Wave Biotech.
The potential of biomanufacturing to revolutionize the food and beverage industry cannot be overstated. It offers the possibility of enhancing sustainability and reducing costs significantly. However, the reality is sobering: 90% of new food and beverage technologies fail to scale effectively to market, revealing a critical flaw in current systems.
“In this industry, R&D is slow and insights are painfully expensive, with a huge skills shortage,” states Zoe Yu Tung Law, co-founder and CEO of New Wave Biotech.
Nonetheless, the New Wave Biotech team is confident they have developed a viable solution.
“We believe there’s another way. That’s why we started New Wave Biotech – to help biotechnologies scale quicker, cheaper and greener with AI-powered process simulation,” explains Law. “With our software, users can virtually experiment with thousands of different processes while understanding not only the output but also the associated costs.”
Moreover, manufacturers can proactively focus on sustainability by obtaining accurate estimates for energy, water, and waste outputs when scaling their products.
Importantly, New Wave Biotech advocates for a customized approach.
“You can dynamically model different options to understand what might be the best option for you,” explains Law. “What does scale mean for you? What’s the right product to pursue? Furthermore, as you upload different data onto the platform, it will enhance the predictions tailored to your particular product, process, and equipment.”
