Biosphere has developed a bioreactor that utilizes UV-C light for sterilization, aiming to reduce costs and contamination risks in biomanufacturing. The company’s innovative approach replaces traditional steam sterilization, which is energy-intensive and costly. This new technology, part of a $1.5 million Department of Defense project, utilizes bright LEDs to ensure thorough decontamination. Biosphere has raised $8.8 million in seed funding to further its research and development. The startup plans to scale its bioreactor capabilities significantly in the future, potentially transforming the biomanufacturing landscape.