In this 2nd episode of the ShapingBio podcast, we explore how collaboration across sectors is driving innovation in the European bioeconomy through the story of a startup that’s turning spent coffee grounds into high-value biochemicals.

We meet Juan Medina, co-founder and CEO of Kaffe Bueno, a Danish-based startup using green chemistry and biotechnology to transform spent coffee grounds into ingredients for agriculture, personal care, nutrition, and advanced materials.

Host Cath Mersh takes us through Kaffe Bueno’s journey from idea to innovation and the critical role of collaboration in making it possible. From legal support and funding to R&D and regulatory approval, young bioeconomy enterprises rely on a diverse ecosystem to succeed.

Also joining the episode is Knud Tybirk from Food & Bio Cluster Denmark, who explains how cross-sector partnerships are key to unlocking innovation and circularity in the bioeconomy.

Tune in to hear how partners like Food & Bio Cluster Denmark are helping startups like Kaffe Bueno scale sustainably and why a good climate for collaboration is so important.