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Biotech4Proteins Innovation Hub: Cell Cultivation & Precision Fermentation for New Foods

The German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) invites partners from academia, research institutions, startups and small‑to‑medium enterprises to form an interdisciplinary Innovation Hub focused on cell cultivation and precision fermentation for the production of novel foods. The hub will bring together multiple partners from science and industry under a cooperation agreement and jointly develop applied research and development projects that target platform technologies for biotechnologically produced food alternatives.

**Who can apply?** - Universities, research institutes (RTOs), startups and SMEs with expertise in cell biology, fermentation technology, process engineering, genomics, biotechnology, or related fields. - Projects must be led by a consortium of at least two partners; individual applications are not accepted.

**What is funded?** - Applied R&D projects that develop platform technologies for cell‑based and precision‑fermented foods, including stable cell culture systems, differentiation protocols, scalable bioreactor and process technologies, media and supplement development, modular closed production systems, 3D bioprinting, and integrated real‑time sensor technology. - Transfer activities such as mobilising private capital, analysing regulatory barriers, and standardisation efforts.

**Goal of the call** To establish a company‑driven innovation ecosystem in Germany that accelerates the development of biotechnologically produced foods, reduces resource consumption, lowers land use, and enhances sustainability and food security.

**Deadline** The submission deadline is not specified in the provided text. Applicants should refer to the official call documentation for the exact date.

**Key participation conditions** - The consortium must agree on a cooperation contract covering legal aspects of collaboration. - Private R&D investment from participating companies will be an important selection criterion. - Projects are expected to align with industry needs and aim at economic application within Germany, though international partners may collaborate if they have a German base.

Expected Outcome

To create a company‑driven innovation ecosystem in Germany that accelerates the development of cell‑based and precision‑fermented foods, improves resource efficiency, reduces land use, enhances sustainability, and strengthens food security.

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An interdisciplinary Innovation Hub that funds applied research and development projects focused on cell cultivation and precision fermentation technologies for biotechnologically produced food alternatives. The hub will develop platform technologies, scalable production systems, media, 3D bioprinting, sensor integration, and transfer activities such as capital mobilisation, regulatory analysis, and standardisation.

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