Polish cultivated meat company LabFarm has been awarded €2 million from Poland’s National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR).

LabFarm is Poland’s first firm focused on developing cultured meat, with a focus on cell-based chicken. The company was founded by Jarosław Krzyżanowski, the creator of Polish meat firm KPS poultry group, who sees cultivated meat as an addition to the existing meat sector.

LabFarm presented its first prototype of cultivated meat in Poland in June at the New Food Forum, organised by ProVeg Poland.

“Obtaining the grant means that LabFarm will be able to implement a research plan to increase production capacity and scale up production, optimise bioprocesses, work on proprietary nutrient formulations, structure the food product and increase employment," LabFarm stated in a Linkedin post.

The post continued: “We are also planning a prototype of wet food for animals, which is a result of the decision made by the company's management to develop the company's activities in the pet food sector. The plans also include the development of its own brand under which LabFarm will introduce its products to European markets.”

Marcin Tischner, public affairs coordinator at ProVeg Poland, said: “To reach [cell-based meat’s] full potential, the collaboration of all stakeholders is required, so we are thrilled to see such leadership from the Polish government in extending their support with this funding”.

He continued: “We are delighted that Poland is joining the ranks of countries investing in alternative protein sources to ensure food security in Europe. The success of LabFarm is an example of how strategic initiatives and support can lead to real change in the food industry.”

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