The Cultivated B
About The Cultivated B
The Cultivated B (TCB) is a multinational biotechnology company enabling the scalable commercialisation of cellular agriculture, precision fermentation, and advanced bioprocessing technologies. Through its development of specialized bioreactors, fermentation systems, and platform tools, TCB supports the transition to sustainable, resource-efficient food and ingredient manufacturing.
Operating across sectors such as food, supplements, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and advanced materials, TCB partners with companies worldwide to embed sustainable biomanufacturing capabilities at local, regional, and global scales.
Structure and Group
Founded in Heidelberg, Germany, TCB is now headquartered in Burlington, Canada, where it houses its R&D and manufacturing infrastructure and operates alongside its Canadian subsidiaries, n!Biomachines and PreFer Industries, under the TCB group. Together, these entities bring integrated expertise in hardware engineering, bioprocess optimisation, and precision fermentation for next-generation protein production.
The Cultivated B is part of InFamily Foods, a leading European food manufacturer specialising in processed meats and alternative proteins.
Technologies and Capabilities
- AUXO V® Bioreactors: A modular bioreactor line engineered for streamlined bioprocess operations. AUXO V® units are optimised for specific bioprocess types, such as animal cell or yeast systems, reducing unnecessary complexity common in general-purpose designs.
- Purpose-Driven Engineering: TCB’s approach emphasises scalability, affordability, and application-specific design, focusing on features that directly support food and ag-biotech manufacturing contexts.
- AI-Driven Process Analytics: Ongoing R&D efforts explore the integration of biosensors and real-time data analytics to enhance process monitoring, minimise sampling, and improve yield efficiency.
- Quality Certification: TCB is ISO 9001:2015 certified, underscoring its commitment to consistent quality management and process reliability.
- Collaborations and Engagements: TCB and n!Biomachines has partnered with technology leaders, including Siemens and Nvidia, to showcase bioreactor and biomanufacturing innovations at industry events.
- Global Recognition: In 2024, TCB presented its technology roadmap at a joint FAO and Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada stakeholder event, highlighting scalable solutions for sustainable biomanufacturing.
Subsidiaries
n!Biomachines – Designs and manufactures bioreactors for benchtop, pilot, and industrial use, offering accessible and efficient systems suited to food, supplement, and cosmetics industries.
PreFer Industries – Focuses on alternative proteins and peptides produced via precision fermentation and molecular farming, delivering functional and sustainable ingredients across food, pharma, and personal care sectors.
Purpose and Vision
TCB’s purpose is to systematically address the technological challenges in cellular agriculture and precision fermentation, enabling industrial-scale deployment of sustainable biotechnologies. Its vision centres on minimising resource use, promoting circular production systems, and lowering barriers for companies to adopt advanced biomanufacturing tools worldwide.
Website: www.thecultivatedb.com
