Kris Blanchard
CEO
Luyef Biotechnologies
Santiago, Chile
I am the Founder & CEO of Luyef Biotechnologies, a Deep-Biotech startup pioneering precision fermentation and cell-based solutions in LATAM.
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About me
I am the Co-Founder & CEO of Luyef, a deep biotech company leveraging cell culture and precision fermentation to produce animal compounds directly from cells. I lead a multidisciplinary team developing sustainable, high-performance animal-free solutions for food, cosmetics, and biomedicine, with a focus on recombinant proteins such as myoglobin, collagen, and growth factors.
My work sits at the intersection of advanced biotechnology and impact-driven innovation, aiming to replace traditional animal-based supply chains with scalable cell-based and fermentation-derived platforms that reduce environmental footprint, improve animal welfare, and support human health. With a background in molecular biotechnology and neuroscience, I am particularly interested in how we can translate deep science into real-world applications that reshape global industries and enable a more resilient, ethical bioeconomy. [meaningful](https://meaningful.business/team/kris-blanchard/)
At the Global Innovation Summit 2026 in Basel, I am looking to connect with partners across industry, research, and investment who are interested in co-developing next-generation cellular agriculture solutions, from R&D collaborations to technology deployment in new markets and sectors.