Czech Government Supports Mewery with €200K Grant to Cultivate Pork
Summary
According to the announcement, the studies will focus on cell characterization, exploring the metabolites involved in their growth, and analyzing gene expression patterns (transcriptomics) to gain insights into cellular processes and interactions.The CzechInvests investment is a significant endorsement of Mewerys innovative approach to cultivated meat. Our goal is to try to reduce these numbers dramatically, states Lau.As a proof of concept of its pioneering growth media, Mewery developed a pork and microalgae prototype. Moreover, last year, the company unveiled the first-ever cultivated burger made with pork and microalgae cells using its bio-hybrid culture system. Mewerys innovative approach has received backing from US accelerator Big Idea Ventures and angel investors.With the grant from the Czech government, Mewery will also collect the required data to obtain safety approval from authorities in the future, including data on the nutritional composition of the biomass and the production processs components.Mewery has previously announced that it is preparing to seek approval for its unique pork products fortified with microalgae in the US and Singapore markets within the next two years.We are grateful to the CzechInvest for their support. With their backing, we are confident that Mewery can make significant contributions to the cultivated meat industry and provide consumers with a sustainable, ethical, and healthier alternative to conventional pork and beyond.CzechInvest supports and assists businesses and investments to position the Czech Republic as a European leader in innovation.