BioStage
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Sophia Morsten
PHD
TUMCREATE / Technische Universität München
Gabriela Landim Araujo
Master
University of Toronto
Ari Yolles
Master
Wageningen University & Research
Tendai Abiola Dhodho
Master
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Markus Wardono
Master
National University of Singapore
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About the team
Our team offers a comprehensive approach to designing AI-controlled bioreactors for cultured meat. With Markus and Gabriela as field experts in cell biology and biotechnology, Ari brings expertise in product development to optimize processes. Tendai's background in sustainable farming and animal biology supports potential downstream recycling strategies, while Sophia's experience in reverse engineering and alternative proteins ensures innovative solutions. Together, this multidisciplinary team drives efficient and sustainable bioreactor innovation
Our vision
Our vision is to revolutionize cultivated meat production by creating a fully adaptive, AI-driven bioreactor that dynamically optimizes environmental conditions in real time to support each stage of cell growth—proliferation, differentiation, and maturation. The long-term goal is to achieve consistent, high-quality tissue development while significantly reducing production costs and resource consumption. The core problem we aim to address is the inefficiency and high expense of static bioreactor systems, which cannot adjust to the varying needs of cells at different growth stages, leading to suboptimal yields, increased media waste, and inconsistent product quality. By integrating real-time sensing, predictive AI control, and nutrient recycling, we hope to enable scalable, cost-effective, and sustainable cultivated meat production, accelerating its global adoption as a viable alternative to traditional animal farming.
Our solution
Our concept is to develop a versatile, AI-driven bioreactor designed to automatically adjust key parameters and environmental conditions to ensure optimal cell proliferation and differentiation for cultivated meat production. The bioreactor’s AI system will monitor cell confluency in real time, initiating the differentiation process at the precise moment for maximum efficiency. Additionally, it will dynamically regulate nutrient levels and media composition tailored to the cells’ growth stage. A core feature of our design is the ability to analyze spent media and recycle valuable nutrients, minimizing waste and reducing overall resource consumption. This innovation offers a sustainable, animal-free solution for producing cultivated meat, with potential applications even in space, where resource efficiency is critical. By merging advanced AI technology with cutting-edge developments in cultivated meat, we aim to create a groundbreaking system that is both highly efficient and environmentally responsible.