From fast fungi to pest-repelling microbes: Belgian VC unveils new crop of biotech startups
21 sep. 2025
17:19
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.
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.
Twice a year, Biotope runs a three-week “basecamp” with 10 early-stage teams. Founders stress-test their science, IP, and business models under investor scrutiny. Only three make the cut.
The latest early-stage ventures to enter the accelerator are betting that fungi, microbes, and molecular chemistry can help overhaul how we grow food and protect crops.