From fast fungi to pest-repelling microbes: Belgian VC unveils new crop of biotech startups

Biotope, an early-stage venture fund and incubator spun-off from the Flemish Institute for Biotechnology (VIB), has revealed its latest cohort of biotech startups.

From rapid-growing mycoprotein to natural pest control, these founders want to turn strong science into successful startups.

"These startups could reshape their entire field," says Annick Verween, head of Biotope.