FLORIDA, USA – May 18, 2023 – Eternal Bioworks Corp. (“ETERNAL” or the “Company”), a leading biotech company dedicated to advancing the intersection of technology and biology to address some of the most critical challenges facing our planet, through its space-oriented division, Kernel Deltech, has become a finalist in NASA’s prestigious Deep Space Food Challenge. This competition aims to inspire and foster the creation of innovative food systems capable of supporting missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
Kernel Deltech has developed a groundbreaking unit that leverages fungi fermentation to create a sustainable, nutrient-rich food source for astronauts on long-duration space missions. This technology, derived from ETERNAL’s industrial production processes, has been reimagined to operate with the minimal resources available in space. The compact, fully automated system, akin to a fungi-food version of a coffee pod machine, has been rigorously tested and verified for safety and efficiency by NASA judges.
Recognized for their high protein content, fungi present an ideal alternative protein source for space exploration due to their rapid growth. Kernel Deltech has meticulously optimized every aspect of fungi production, from cost to water and energy consumption. The patented technology incorporates state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and robotics, and has the potential to revolutionize the alternative protein industry, both for space exploration and for democratizing access to good nutrition here on Earth.
In addition to its success in the Deep Space Food Challenge, Kernel Deltech has reached the finals of the XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion competition with a chicken breast analogue made with their proprietary Mycofood™. This achievement further demonstrates the versatility and potential of the company’s innovative approach to sustainable food production.
The Deep Space Food Challenge is a joint initiative by NASA and the Canadian Space Agency. The competition invites innovative minds worldwide to design, build, and test new ways of sustaining astronauts in space for months or even years at a time, with minimal resources, minimal waste, reduced water requirements, and a focus on safe, healthy, and appetizing food options.
About Eternal Bioworks Corp.
Eternal Bioworks Corp. is at the forefront of biotechnological innovation, dedicated to advancing the intersection of technology and biology to address some of the most critical challenges facing our planet. Founded with the vision to revolutionize food systems and material production, Eternal leverages cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, and bioprocessing to create sustainable solutions that are not only viable but vital for the future.
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