In a bold move to redefine biomanufacturing efficiency, Pow.Bio has launched a state-of-the-art facility in Alameda, California. Spanning 25,000 square feet at Marina Village, the new site is designed to demonstrate the company’s AI-driven continuous fermentation technology—an approach poised to revolutionize production speed, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

A Leap Forward in Continuous Fermentation

Pow.Bio’s new facility is more than just an expansion—it’s a working proof-of-concept for next-generation fermentation. By leveraging artificial intelligence to optimize fermentation processes, the site enables partners to achieve cost-competitive manufacturing at an accelerated pace. Key features include:

• AI-Enabled Continuous Fermentation: A fleet of dual-chamber fermentation systems at various scales showcases Pow.Bio’s proprietary approach, providing partners with unmatched process control and efficiency.
• Seamless Scale-Up Capabilities: The facility bridges the gap from gram-scale R&D to the production of hundreds of kilograms of finished product, offering an end-to-end biomanufacturing solution.
• Predictive AI Fermentation Software: Pow.Bio’s proprietary software accelerates process development from months to mere weeks, leveraging autonomous control to reduce variability and increase production consistency.
• Food-Grade Production for Consumer Applications: As an FDA-registered facility, the site features a cutting-edge cleanroom, supporting fermentation and downstream processing tailored for food and beverage manufacturers.
• Expanded Downstream Processing (DSP): With capabilities such as spray drying and lyophilization, the facility meets diverse product finishing requirements, enhancing the efficiency of bio-based material production.

Scaling the Future of Biomanufacturing

“"Today, many promising bio-products are challenged with high costs of production and prolonged development timelines that delay revenue generation. The new Alameda facility is an active, working demonstration site for Pow.Bio’s modern, cost-effective manufacturing solution that is delivering meaningful gains for our partners right now,” stated Shannon Hall, CEO of Pow.Bio. “Our advanced demonstration facility is setting a new standard for the industry, allowing our partners to benefit from the impacts on cost and performance in weeks instead of months or years. We’re thrilled that our AI driven production platform is delivering results that bring the most exciting products to market faster."

Beyond serving as a high-tech manufacturing hub, the facility exemplifies how Pow.Bio’s intelligent fermentation platform can be deployed globally. The technology integrates seamlessly with existing biomanufacturing infrastructure, offering scalable solutions across industries such as food, agriculture, materials, chemicals, and medicine.

With its advanced AI-powered systems and focus on real-world applications, Pow.Bio’s new facility marks a significant milestone in biomanufacturing—paving the way for more efficient, cost-effective, and scalable bio-based production.