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Biomanufacturing

Biomanufacturing uses biological systems to produce ingredients, materials, and therapeutics, including through precision fermentation. It matters as manufacturers seek scalable ways to produce these goods with greater control over inputs and processes.

10 technology landscapesUpdated 19 October 2026

Biomanufacturing technologies

Algae-based biomaterials

Algae-based biomaterials are materials made from algae or algae-derived substances for uses such as packaging, textiles, and composites.

2.4korganizations23startups2.8kpublications / yr
Updated Sep 2026

Cell-free protein synthesis

Cell-free protein synthesis produces proteins using biological extracts or reconstituted molecular components outside living cells.

266organizations6startups260publications / yr
Updated Sep 2026

Continuous bioprocessing and perfusion bioreactors

Continuous bioprocessing is the ongoing production or processing of biological products, often using perfusion bioreactors that continuously supply fresh medium and retain cells or product.

1.5korganizations29startups1.7kpublications / yr
Updated Sep 2026

Downstream bioprocessing

Downstream bioprocessing is the set of operations used to recover, purify, and prepare products made by a biological production process.

3korganizations18startups8.1kpublications / yr
Updated Oct 2026

Engineered biocatalysts

Engineered biocatalysts are enzymes or other biological catalysts modified or designed to perform chemical reactions with desired properties.

1.1korganizations19startups1.5kpublications / yr
Updated Oct 2026

Gas fermentation and carbon capture utilization

Gas fermentation uses microorganisms to convert gaseous carbon feedstocks into products, providing a biological route for carbon capture and utilization.

3korganizations18startups6.7kpublications / yr
Updated Sep 2026

Metabolic engineering

Metabolic engineering is the deliberate modification of cellular metabolic pathways to change how cells produce or consume molecules.

2.1korganizations30startups3.7kpublications / yr
Updated Oct 2026

Microbial chassis engineering

Microbial chassis engineering is the design and modification of microorganisms to create optimized, reusable host platforms for synthetic biology and biomanufacturing.

731organizations10startups838publications / yr
Updated Sep 2026

Precision fermentation

Precision fermentation uses selected or engineered microorganisms to produce specific target molecules through fermentation.

382organizations12startups370publications / yr
Updated Sep 2026

Single-use bioreactors

Single-use bioreactors are bioprocess vessels or systems designed to be discarded after use rather than cleaned and reused.

418organizations3startups396publications / yr
Updated Oct 2026

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