Green Elephant Biotech develops plant-based labware, including the CellScrew® system, which maximizes adherent cell cultivation efficiency by providing a large growth surface in a compact design. This technology addresses the high costs and environmental impact of traditional plastic labware, enabling biopharmaceutical companies to enhance production capacity while reducing their carbon footprint.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
BHFounders
Product
Problem
Traditional labware relies heavily on non-renewable plastics, contributing significantly to carbon emissions and environmental waste within the biopharmaceutical industry. The production and disposal of these single-use plastics create a substantial carbon footprint, hindering efforts to achieve sustainability in healthcare and biomanufacturing.
Solution
Green Elephant Biotech offers a range of plant-based labware, including the CellScrew® system and 96-well plates, designed to replace conventional plastic consumables. The CellScrew® maximizes adherent cell cultivation efficiency by providing a large growth surface in a compact, space-saving design, reducing the need for multiple standard roller bottles. By utilizing polylactic acid (PLA), a biopolymer derived from renewable crops, Green Elephant Biotech enables biopharmaceutical companies to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and lower their environmental impact. Their products aim to enhance production capacity while promoting sustainability and affordability in the development of novel therapies.
Target Audience
The primary customers are biopharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and research institutions involved in vaccine production, personalized medicine development, and stem cell research.
Features
- CellScrew® system: A compact design providing a large growth surface for adherent cell cultivation, replacing up to twelve standard roller bottles.
- Plant-based 96-well plates: Manufactured from polylactic acid (PLA), a biopolymer derived from renewable crops.
- Sustainable alternative: Reduces reliance on non-renewable plastics and lowers carbon emissions.
- Automation compatibility: Designed to drive the automation of adherent cell culture processes.
- Biocompatibility: Ensures compatibility with cell cultures and biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.