BLOOM BIOTECH

Bloom Biotech, a start-up based in Bluechem, uses biotechnology to develop sustainable and carbon-negative textile materials. Bloom Biotech aims to create sustainable, high-quality materials made from microalgae. With the financial support, they want to improve and scale up their process to create hybrid yarns - a mix of microalgae and natural fibres (cotton, wool). The company will also focus on commercializing these yarns within the textile and fashion industry.