BY BUG


ByBug is a biotechnology company dedicated to revolutionizing biomanufacturing through innovative use of genetically modified black soldier fly larvae. Their mission is to create the most sustainable and efficient biomanufacturing platform by transforming agro-food by-products into high-quality, cost-effective recombinant proteins and bioinputs for various industries, including pharmaceuticals, veterinary, and industrial enzymes. They aim to contribute to a circular and sustainable economy by utilizing organic waste and promoting environmental responsibility. The company collaborates with partners and has received recognition and media coverage for their innovative work in organic waste management and recombinant protein production.

Industries

biotechnology
farming
waste-management-ea5b

Nr. of Employees

small (1-50)

BY BUG

La Serena, Coquimbo, Chile, South America


Products

Cell-culture growth factor supplement

Growth factor formulation produced via engineered insect-based production intended to support cell proliferation for applications such as cultivated meat and cell lines.

Protein-based aquaculture appetite stimulant

Protein ingredient intended to increase feed efficiency in farmed fish, produced from engineered insect biomass.

Omega-3–enriched insect-derived oil

Oil with elevated omega-3 content produced by engineered insect strains, intended for use in animal nutrition and related markets.


Services

Custom recombinant protein development (contract R&D)

End-to-end development of tailored recombinant proteins for industrial, veterinary and pharmaceutical applications, following a staged workflow from requirements to metrics.

Expertise Areas

  • Recombinant protein production
  • Insect-based biomanufacturing and bioconversion
  • Bioprocess scale-up and industrialization
  • Downstream processing for biologics
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Key Technologies

  • Genetic engineering
  • Synthetic biology
  • Insect-based bioreactors
  • Bioconversion of organic waste
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