Insights

Conference season starts soon and we’re kicking it off with a special one: At Advanced Therapies, Europe’s key Cell and Gene Therapy event, our CEO, Matthias Müllner, will be taking the stage not once, but twice! 

March 18 | 13:00 – Don’t miss Matthias’ talk! Discover how our advanced process development approach cuts manufacturing costs for biotherapeutics by 50%!

March 18 | 17:00 – Join the discussion! Bring your insights & questions to the panel “Streamlining of process development”  

Stop for a chat at booth S16 in the Start-up Area! 

Want to connect or schedule a meeting? Drop Matthias a message at email hidden; JavaScript is required.

We are excited to announce that bespark*bio has successfully secured Seed funding from aws (Austria Wirtschaftsservice), marking a major milestone in our journey!

In 2023, aws PreSeed funding gave us the vital support to launch the development of our groundbreaking Gene Therapy Technology. That backing enabled us to make strong progress and generate promising data, validating our approach.

Now, with Seed funding in place, we’re accelerating the development of cutting-edge technology with the potential to transform the treatment of genetic disorders.

We are deeply grateful to aws for their continued support in helping us bring this vision closer to reality!

It’s been a while, but we’re back with fantastic news: bespark*bio has received a Life Sciences Grant from FFG! This funding plays a pivotal role in advancing our groundbreaking Gene Therapy Technology, helping us push the boundaries of innovation.

At bespark*bio, our mission is to revolutionize biomanufacturing by making it more efficient, scalable, and cost-effective.

While Gene Therapy holds enormous potential for treating a wide array of diseases, significant barriers still hinder its widespread use. Our technology aims to close these gaps, making Gene Therapy more accessible and affordable for patients worldwide.

A huge thank you to FFG for believing in our vision and supporting us on this exciting journey!

We are thrilled to announce our selection from among 160 high-potential entrepreneurs to join the esteemed Labena Ventures Accelerator Bootcamp in Slovenia. This intensive program is renowned for empowering start-ups across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) to scale globally.

Labena Ventures, a global accelerator, is dedicated to scouting and nurturing the most promising innovative start-ups and emerging companies in the biotech, pharma, and health value chains. Out of a highly competitive pool of applicants, bespark*bio’s groundbreaking business idea impressed the selection committee, earning us a coveted spot among the final 30 participants.

This opportunity not only validates our business model but also provides a unique platform to showcase our technology & strategy in front of other pioneering start-ups, as well as industry experts, early adopters and representatives from the investor community.

Looking forward to 3 days of interacting learning, engagement, and networking!

Interested to understand why a solid CMC roadmap is key for successful product development? Don’t miss our CEO Matthias Müllner discussing with David Brühlmann  of the Smart Biotech Scientist podcast!

Tune in now to episode 58 at SmartBiotechScientist.com!

Mark your calendars, ViennaUP, a city-wide festival of entrepreneurship and innovation is just around the corner! We are excited to connect with founders, investors, talents and enablers from around the world.

Ready to join? Meet us at the connect day to discuss bespark*bio’s innovative business ideas. Let’s build bridges and create opportunities together!

Already in Vienna? We’d love to welcome you to our office & facility! Drop us a line at email hidden; JavaScript is required to schedule a meeting and get a behind-the-scenes look at our exciting work!

Excited to share that we were featured in Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News!

This leading biotechnology publication is known for its meticulous reporting and insightful commentary on the latest trends, tools, and technologies shaping our industry.

Check out the article!

We are happy to announce the Strategic Partnership of bespark*bio and Novasign! Together, we take bioprocessing to the next level!

bespark*bio

Our advanced process development solutions combine best-in-class bioprocessing expertise and pre-established process streams with contemporary digitalization. We provide our clients with well-designed, effective, and scalable manufacturing processes for their viral vector-based products.

NOVASIGN

Novasign’s mission is to infuse bioprocesses with a unique workflow combining smart experiments with hybrid modelling to speed up bioprocess development, increase process understanding and mitigate risk of failure. 

The fusion of bespark*bio’s advanced bioprocessing and Novasign’s artificial intelligence technologies positions us as pioneers in digitalization and bioprocessing 4.0.

Our CEOs Matthias Müllner and Mark Duerkop can’t wait starting the first joint project!

bespark*bio has successfully secured Preseed Deep Tech funding from aws (Austria Wirtschaftsservice), a crucial step in advancing our pioneering Gene Therapy Framework technology.

This grant, specifically designed to support high-tech projects with exceptional product ideas rooted in breakthrough innovation and scalable business models, reaffirms the potential and promise of our novel gene therapy approach.

The funding injection accelerates our research and development effort, and we are deeply grateful for the support from aws, which recognizes the importance of fostering innovation and technological advancements.