From lab to product to usage …
We have developed a one-of-a-kind innovation hub with partners, including Ontario Genomics, who have invested in bioreactors to be used in our dedicated 25,000-square-foot space within our facility to provide entrepreneurs and start-ups with access to laboratory space, pilot-plant bioreactors and, if needed, mentorship, to test and scale up their products..
Our facility offers a dynamic environment, providing shared labs and office spaces designed to nurture innovation and drive breakthroughs in the bioengineering sector. With a commitment to fostering creativity and accelerating growth, our Bioengineering Hub is the ideal launchpad for aspiring ventures.
Become part of the program and benefit from:
Premium infrastructure
Access top-notch laboratory facilities, cutting-edge equipment, and modern office spaces, providing the ideal environment for your life science projects. New, shared lab space, with separate desk workspace, and access to pilot-plant bioreactors, the necessary lab equipment, and required safety & logistics in place.
Collaborative ecosystem
Engage with a diverse community of entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry experts. Foster collaboration, exchange ideas, and build connections that can catalyze your success.
Scientific expertise at your fingertips
Gain a competitive edge by accessing support in process design, optimization, and troubleshooting from our team of scientists with decades of cell biology and upscaling experience. Whether you’re fine-tuning experimental protocols, optimizing production processes, or addressing unexpected challenges, our in-house experts are here to guide you.
Go-to-market support
Our Bioengineering Hub goes beyond providing physical infrastructure; we offer strategic guidance and resources to help transform your innovative ideas into market-ready products. Benefit from our range of support services, including mentorship programs, training opportunities, and business development resources.
Get in touch!
Explore the wide range of customization options for our fit-for-purpose bioreactors. Contact us to co-create a solution tailored to your unique needs and requirements.
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Institutions and partners of our innovation hub
The Cultivated B unlocks the full potential of biotechnology by taking it from laboratory environment to industrial commodities. We solve key challenges of scalable alternative protein production and provide our solutions as physical goods or licensable know-how. By using cellular agriculture and new approaches in bioreactor technology we drive forward the cultivated meat, food production, and personal care industries.
Ontario Genomics (OG) is a not-for-profit organization that leads the application of genomic-based solutions to drive economic growth, improved quality of life and global leadership for Ontario. OG plays a vital role in the ecosystem of Canada’s cellular agriculture community by funding startups and industry-academic partnered applied research, convening through national conferences, publishing white papers, reports and thought leadership.
PreFer Industries is a subsidiary of The Cultivated B where we apply precision fermentation and natural sourcing to produce smart ingredients with high-quality formulations for various industries. Our technologies deliver a wide range of solutions that enable not only the food industry, but also the pharma, cosmetic and personal care industries to serve their consumers’ needs.
NPC is an innovation cluster exclusively dedicated to natural solutions within Canada’s ecosystem. It is establishing Canada as a global leader in research, development and commercialization of natural products, focusing on nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals; functional foods and food ingredients; agricultural products, animal feed ingredients and veterinary care products; and green replacements for chemically derived products.