Aleph Farms and BioRaptor: Pioneering AI-Enhanced Cultivated Beef Production
Aleph Farms has partnered with BioRaptor to leverage artificial intelligence in improving the technology and reducing costs associated with cultivated beef production.
The collaboration aims to enhance efficiency in cultivating meat, also known as cellular agriculture, where meat is produced by growing animal cells in controlled lab environments.
Streamlining Production with AI Integration
Integrating BioRaptor’s innovative AI operating system into Aleph Farms’ development processes will facilitate greater scalability and cost-efficiency as the company gears up for large-scale production. Both companies will showcase their advancements in cellular agriculture and AI at the SynBioBeta conference in San Jose, California, from May 6 to May 9.
“We can’t wait another 10,000 years for evolution to provide new treatments or proteins,” stated Ori Zakin, CEO of BioRaptor. “Our approach allows companies to accelerate their time to market by analyzing and utilizing combined data to generate actionable insights, leading to higher quality products at a reduced cost.”
Cultivated Beef Innovation
Aleph Farms, a leader in cellular agriculture, is the first company to receive regulatory approval for cultivated beef, while BioRaptor specializes in optimizing biotech processes through data-driven solutions.
“Our system enables faster iterations,” Zakin explained. “With our machine learning capabilities, we enrich data and provide companies with efficient planning tools for new experiments. We enhance the learning cycle to improve the design process continuously.”
Data-Driven Development
This partnership focuses on analyzing data generated throughout the cultivated meat production process, enhancing human intelligence in optimization. Cultivated meat grows from animal cell cultures in sophisticated cultivators that simulate ideal conditions for cell growth.
“There’s a wealth of data created during the development of advanced bioprocesses. When properly analyzed, this information can significantly improve productivity while reducing costs and minimizing errors. This is our mission with Aleph Farms,” Zakin noted.
Empowering Biologists
Zakin, who has extensive experience in tech, aims to empower biologists who lack software engineering training by providing streamlined access to their data. “Our goal is to equip them with the best tools for data management. The field of bioprocessing is ripe for innovation,” he added.
Seamless Data Integration
The integration of BioRaptor’s solutions allows Aleph Farms’ R&D team to capture data in real-time across various experiments, enabling comprehensive analysis. This cross-experiment data evaluation resides on a unified platform, fostering greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness during scaling.
“This collaboration will enhance our ability to understand the interactions within our processes, expediting the creation of robust and scalable cultivated meat production methods,” stated Sagit Shalel-Levanon, Senior Director of Process Development at Aleph Farms.
A Foundation for Future Growth
Neta Lavon, CTO of Aleph Farms, remarked, “Integrating BioRaptor’s advanced AI solutions into our R&D will bolster our efforts to optimize processes for scalability and cost-efficiency as we expand our production capabilities.”
Aleph Farms: Revolutionizing Sustainable Protein Sources
Founded in 2017, Aleph Farms is committed to cultivating beef from cow cells while ensuring sustainability, food security, and animal welfare. In December 2023, the company secured regulatory approval from Israel’s Ministry of Health for its cultivated Petit Steak, marketed as Aleph Cuts.
Aleph Farms is recognized for its pioneering role in the bioeconomy, diversifying the supply of quality animal proteins and fats while offering innovative solutions to conventional farming methods. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of the world’s first cultivated thin-cut beef steak in 2018 and regulatory approvals for various products.
With accolades from the World Economic Forum and the United Nations for its commitment to climate action and net zero goals, Aleph Farms continues to lead in sustainable food production.
BioRaptor: Transforming Biotech Through AI
BioRaptor’s AI software platform supports biopharma, biotech, and food-tech companies in accelerating research and development. By harnessing historical and real-time data, BioRaptor drives predictive analysis and insights, essential for scaling food and pharmaceutical products effectively.
Founded in 2021, BioRaptor’s multidisciplinary team excels in bridging engineering and biology, ensuring robust analysis of complex data sets. “We’re creating a new operating system for biology, providing biologists with the infrastructure they require to innovate,” Zakin concluded.
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