Week 2 - Engineered Biomaterials - Session 2
โ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ธ ๐ฎ of the #FashionMeetsSyntheticBiology festival takes us at the frontier of ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ผ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ถ๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป using synthetic biology to engineer silk-like proteins. The result is fibres stronger and tougher than natureโs own, with the possibility to tailor performance and quality. Together, these talks reveal how science and creativity can surpass natural textiles, while the company's perspective will in parallel highlight sustainability and scalability, to redefine the possibilities of fashion and beyond.
โCarlos Silveira, Biofuturist: Designing Tomorrowโs Materials with Synthetic Biology
โSummary: The future of materials lies at the intersection of biology and design. As a biofuturist, Carlos Silveira explores how synthetic biology can be harnessed to engineer next-generation biomaterials that are not only functional but also aligned with ecological principles. His work investigates speculative and practical pathways for integrating living systems into material innovation ranging from programmable textiles to adaptive, responsive surfaces. By blending foresight, storytelling, and science, Silveira challenges us to imagine how bioengineered materials could redefine aesthetics, sustainability, and the very boundaries of fashion. His perspective highlights the role of creativity and vision in shaping a more resilient and regenerative material future.
โEntrepreneurship Panel: Building a Biodesign Venture in Europe: Founders in Conversation
โRenana Krebs,ย Co-founder & CEO, Algaeing
โViviene Paraschiv,ย General Manager, Biofluff
โJoin us for a founder panel as we dive into the realities of bringing bio-based innovation to market. From tech transfer to scaling challenges, manufacturing bottlenecks, and building cross-disciplinary teams โ discover what it really takes to grow a biodesign venture in Europe. ๐โจ
โWe have two exciting companies joining us for this panel!
โBiofluff is a This French startup crafts 100% plant-based, plastic-free โfurโ using agricultural waste like hemp, nettle & flax. Their Savian material slashes COโ by 40โ90% compared to syntheticsโand has already landed in luxury collections with Stella McCartney and Ganni.
โAlgaeing is a biotech company turning algae into eco-friendly dyes and inks. Their Algadyeโข and Algainkโข cut water use by up to 98% and emissions by 70%, offering scalable, biodegradable solutions for fashion.