Simple Planet

📃We are excited to announce that Simple Planet has been selected for the 중소벤처기업진흥공단(Korea SMEs Startups Agency)'s 'Scale-Up TIPS' (Tech Investor Program for Scale-up) program. Scale-Up TIPS is a government-backed initiative that supports the global expansion of promising small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Through this program, private investors identify and invest in high-potential companies, while the government provides additional R&D funding. This initiative is crucial in driving innovation and enhancing competitiveness in the global market. At Simple Planet, we’ve been dedicated to establishing specialized cell lines for large-scale production, developing safe and edible serum-free culture media, and producing high-concentrate animal cell-based protein powders and fat ingredients rich in unsaturated fatty acids. With up to 1.2 billion KRW in R&D funding over the next three years, Simple Planet plans to focus on developing functional materials for cell culture and expanding research into functional biomaterials for health supplements and cosmetic ingredients. Thank you for your interest and support as Simple Planet continues on this exciting journey! #심플플래닛 #SIMPLEplanet #스타트업 #배양육 #Foodtech #innovation ⬇️관련 기사 더보기 https://lnkd.in/ehXCM4nS

🏆 Simple Planet Wins First Place at Citypreneurs 2024! We are thrilled to announce that Dominic Jeong, the CEO of Simple Planet, has secured first place in the "Citypreneurs 2024" startup competition, organized by the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA). Citypreneurs 2024 focuses on discovering innovative solutions to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and address urban challenges. As the winner, Simple Planet will participate in the “WFUNA Impact Startup Ecosystem Conference” in Geneva, Switzerland, this November. At the conference, Simple Planet will showcase its sustainable food production technologies and highlight its business viability as a bio-food tech company developing future foods and functional biomaterials using cell culture technology. We are grateful for your support as we continue working toward a more sustainable future. For over 70 years, WFUNA has advocated for the needs of civil society worldwide, promoting sustainable development and innovation to combat the climate crisis. Since 2015, through the Citypreneurs initiative, it has supported the growth of 1,259 innovative startups across 87 countries. ⬇️ 심플플래닛의 정일두 CEO가 유엔협회세계연맹(WFUNA)의 창업경진대회 '씨티프레너스 2024 경기'에서 영예의 1위를 차지했습니다. 씨티프레너스 2024 경기는 UN의 지속가능발전목표(SDGs) 달성과 도시 문제 해결을 위한 혁신적인 솔루션을 발굴하는 데 중점을 둔 대회입니다. 1위로 선정된 심플플래닛은 올해 11월 스위스 제네바에서 열리는 'WFUNA 임팩트 스타트업 생태계 콘퍼런스'에 참여할 기회를 얻었습니다. 해당 콘퍼런스에서 세포 배양 기술 기반 미래식품 및 기능성 바이오 신소재 원료를 개발하는 바이오 푸드테크 기업으로서 지속가능한 식량생산 기술력과 사업성을 다시 한 번 소개 할 예정으로, 더 나은 세상을 위한 심플플래닛의 노력에 많은 응원 부탁드립니다. WFUNA는 지난 70여 년간 세계 각지의 글로벌 네트워크를 통해 시민 사회의 요구와 활동을 알리며 기후 위기 대응을 위한 지속 가능한 발전과 혁신을 이끌어왔으며, 2015년 이래로 전 세계적으로 씨티프레너스(Citypreneurs)를 통해 87개국 1259개의 혁신적인 스타트업들의 성장을 지원하고 있습니다. #Citypreneurs2024 #UNSDGs #WFUNA #Foodtech #SIMPLEplanet #스타트업

🏫 On October 16, 2024, a special guest lecture was held at Myongji University’s Natural Science Campus, featuring Dominic Jeong CEO of Simple Planet, who spoke on cultivated meat and bio-food tech. Around 70 students and faculty joined, expressing strong interest in the topic. The lecture covered global trends in the cultured meat industry, Korea's role in its development, and the research direction of Simple Planet, including examples of joint developments with global F&B companies. Dominic also shared that Simple Planet is developing cell-based foods in powdered, paste, and oil forms, aiming to support food companies in cutting costs and enhancing nutritional value in their products. In the entrepreneurship and employment segment of the lecture, Dominic talked about his experiences studying abroad and founding a company, discussing sustainable solutions to real-world challenges. The faculty and students engaged enthusiastically, asking insightful questions about the cultured meat industry. Simple Planet is committed to creating a sustainable future and aims to bring positive changes to the food industry through innovative biotech solutions. Thank you for your continued interest and support! 🏫 2024년 10월 16일, 명지대학교 자연캠퍼스에서 심플플래닛의 정일두 CEO를 초청하여 배양육과 바이오-푸드테크를 주제로 특강이 진행되었습니다. 약 70명의 재학생과 교직원이 참석하여 큰 관심을 보였습니다. 실무 특강에서는 전 세계 배양육 시장 동향, 한국 내 배양육개발 위치 및 심플플래닛의 연구 방향성을 설명하며, 글로벌 기업과의 공동 개발 사례를 소개했습니다. 또한, 심플플래닛은 식품 회사들이 기존 상품에 추가할 수 있도록 원가 절감과 영양가 개선을 목표로, 배양육을 파우더, 페이스트, 오일 형태로 개발하고 있다고 이야기했습니다. 취창업 특강에서는 정일두 CEO의 유학 및 창업 경험을 공유하며, 지속 가능한 문제 해결에 대한 고민을 나누었는데, 교직원과 재학생들 모두 배양육 산업에 열정적으로 질문하는 모습이 굉장히 인상적이었습니다. 심플플래닛은 지속 가능한 미래를 위해 노력하고 있으며, 혁신적인 바이오 솔루션을 통해 식품 산업에 긍정적인 변화를 가져오고자 합니다. 앞으로도 많은 관심과 응원을 부탁드립니다. #명지대학교 #Leadership #제약바이오 #배양육 #심플플래닛 #지속가능성 #FoodTech

SimplePlanet has won first place in the ‘Citypreneurs 2024 Gyeonggi’ startup competition organized by WFUNA Seoul (유엔협회세계연맹 WFUNA Seoul). The competition aimed to discover innovative solutions from startups that address regional and urban challenges while contributing to the achievement of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants came not only from Korea but also from 11 countries including Indonesia, Italy, Canada, and Nigeria. As the first-place winner, SimplePlanet will participate in the ‘WFUNA Impact Startup Ecosystem Conference’ to be held in Geneva, Switzerland, this November. SimplePlanet, utilizing its existing cell cultivation technology, is expanding its research and development to include functional bio-materials, such as cultured meat for future food, health supplements, and cosmetic ingredients. 심플플래닛이 유엔협회세계연맹 WFUNA Seoul의 창업경진대회 ‘Citypreneurs 2024 Gyeonggi’에서 최종 우승을 했습니다. 지역 및 도시 문제해결과 UN의 지속가능한발전목표(UN SDGs) 달성에 기여할 혁신적인 솔루션을 가진 스타트업을 발굴하는 것을 목표로 한 경진대회는 국내 뿐만 아니라 인도네시아, 이탈리아, 캐나다, 나이지리아 등 총 11개국가에서 지원했습니다. 이번 최종우승을 통해 올해 11월 스위스 제네바에서 열리는 ‘WFUNA 임팩트 스타트업 생태계 콘퍼런스’에 참여할 예정입니다. 심플플래닛은 기존 확보한 세포 배양 기술을 통해 미래식품인 배양육 뿐만 아니라 건강기능식, 화장품 원료 등 기능성 바이오 신소재 원료 연구·개발 확장 도모하고 있습니다. #SimplePlanet #foodindustry #Innovation #Foodtech

South Korea's Cultivated Meat Sector Expands with Over 30 Startups & New Innovation Council #cultivatedmeat #southkorea Simple Planet Dominic Jeong #planetfoodnews https://lnkd.in/gFQZg4cH

✨🌍 Start-up of the month: Simple Planet We speak to Dominic Jeong, CEO and co-founder of Simple Planet, a #cellbased #startup with a mission to revolutionise #food production, addressing the climate crisis while safeguarding global food security and biodiversity. 📝 Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eisYQr2z

📰 In an interview with Vegconomist, a global vegan-focused media outlet, Dominic Jeong, CEO of Simple Planet, shared his bold vision for developing cell lines derived from seafood and expanding into global markets. Key highlights: - Aiming to maintain biodiversity through cellular agriculture and reduce the planet's burden through sustainable practices. - Selected for an 11 billion won national project, with plans to produce cell-based fish cakes. - Expanding into Southeast Asia, with plans to obtain halal certification for the Asian market. - Striving to gain global traction for our brand Balboa and lay the groundwork for the integration of cell-based foods into its future product line. - As the chair of the Bio-Future Food Industry Council, leading discussions with regulatory agencies to drive policy improvements and revitalize the industry. 📰 글로벌 비건 전문 매체 베지코노미스트(Vegconomist)와의 인터뷰에서 심플플래닛의 정일두 대표는 수산물 유래 세포주 개발 및 글로벌 시장 진출 계획에 대해 이야기했습니다. 주요 하이라이트: - 세포 배양을 통해 생물 다양성을 유지하고 순환을 통해 지구의 부담을 줄이는 데 희망. - 110억 원 규모의 국책 사업에 심플플래닛 선정, 양식 어묵 생산 계획. - 동남아시아 지역 확장으로 아시아 시장을 위한 할랄 인증 취득 계획. - 자사 브랜드 발보아 제품에 대한 글로벌한 추진력을 얻고, 세포 기반 식품이 통합된 발보아 제품의 미래 판매를 위한 토대 마련 목표. - 바이오 미래 식품 산업 협의회 회장으로서 규제 기관과의 논의를 주도해 산업 활성화를 위한 정책 개선 방안 모색 및 기반 구축. #SimplePlanet #Vegconomist #foodindustry #Innovation #Foodtech #Leadership 🔽Read more https://lnkd.in/e283nHbU

📰 SIMPLE planet News! Simple Planet was featured as the company of the month. In the interview, CEO Dominic Jeong discussed the reasons behind founding Simple Planet, the company’s goals, and its expansion plans into the global market. 1. Cell-based foods : Contributing to solutions for food insecurity, global hunger, and the climate crisis through cell-based protein powders and fat pastes containing high levels of unsaturated fatty acids. 2. Elected as the inaugural president of the Bio-Based Future Food Industry Council : Establishing a foundation for the bio future food industry and developing strategies to navigate the global cell-based foods market. 3. Global expansion : Initiating efforts to enter global markets, including Singapore, Thailand, the United States, and Canada, with plans to advance technology at the Singapore R&D center. 이달의 기업으로 심플플래닛이 소개되었습니다. 정일두 대표는 인터뷰에서 심플플래닛의 창업계기, 목표를 비롯해 글로벌 시장 확장에 대한 내용도 함께 이야기했습니다. 1.세포 배양 식품 : 단백질 파우더, 불포화지방산 함량 지방 페이스트를 통한 식량안보·기아해소·기후위기 등 문제 해결에 기여. 2.바이오미래식품산업협의회 초대회장 선출 : 바이오 미래식품 산업의 기반 구축 및 글로벌 배양육 시장 대응책 마련. 3.글로벌 시장 진출 : 싱가포르, 태국, 미국, 캐나다 등 글로벌 시장 확장 준비 및 싱가포르 연구소 기술고도화 추진. #SimplePlanet #BioFutureFood #Sustainability #Innovation #FoodTech #Leadership 🔽Read more here https://lnkd.in/ewBdZN2S

✔ SIMPLE planet News! Dominic Jeong, PhD CEO of SIMPLE planet, has been appointed as the inaugural chairman of the Bio Future Food Industry Association. The association, including 33 member companies like Daesang, CJ CheilJedang, and other cultivated meat-related companies, aims to drive innovation and global competitiveness in the bio foodtech industry. 🔽Read more here 심플플래닛의 정일두 대표가 바이오미래식품산업협의회의 초대 회장으로 취임되었습니다. 대상, CJ제일제당 등 식품 대기업 및 배양육 관련 기업 33개 회원사와 함께 바이오 푸드테크 산업의 혁신과 글로벌 경쟁력 강화를 목표로 합니다. #SimplePlanet #BioFutureFood #Sustainability #Innovation #FoodTech #Leadership

🧾Simple Planet's CEO Dominic Jeong, inaugurated as the first chairman of the Bio Future Food Association. - On July 12th, the Bio Future Food Association, under the Korea Biotechnology Industry Organization, was launched. - A total of 33 member companies participated, including 23 cultured meat-related companies like Simple Planet, and 5 major food companies such as Daesang and CJ CheilJedang. - CEO Dominic Jeong said, "We will strive our best to develop strategies to enhance industrial competitiveness through the Association." 🧾심플플래닛 정일두 대표, 바이오미래식품산업협의회 초대회장 취임 - 12일 한국바이오협회 산하 바이오미래식품산업협의회 출범 - 심플플래닛 등 배양육 관련 기업 23개사와 대상, CJ제일제당 등 식품 대기업 5개사 등 총 33개 기업 회원사로 참여 - 초대회장 정일두 대표 “협의회 중심으로 산업 경쟁력 제고 위한 방안 마련 위해 최선을 다할 것” #SimplePlanet #BioFutureFood #Sustainability #Innovation #FoodTech #Leadership