Founded in 2019 by the internationally acclaimed design scientist and biofuturist Dr. Melissa Sterry, Bioratorium® is a pioneering force in bio-innovation. Guided by the ethos of working with, not against, nature, we help our clients embrace nature-driven strategies to tackle complex environmental and societal challenges. As the first boutique consultancy of its kind, Bioratorium® operates at the cutting edge of biofuturism, combining scientific expertise with visionary thinking to deliver sustainable, ethical, and transformative solutions.

At Bioratorium®, we pride ourselves on offering bespoke services that span the spectrum of bio-innovation. From strategic advisories to in-depth research and development support, we collaborate with industries such as design, manufacturing, utilities, energy, transport, architecture, and construction to create innovative products, services, and business models. Our approach is experimental rather than prescriptive, tailoring every engagement to meet the specific goals and challenges of our clients.

Our Expertise

Our team — comprised of in-house experts and a global network of leading researchers, practitioners, and entrepreneurs — is dedicated to delivering exceptional results. This depth and breadth of expertise enable us to tackle a wide range of challenges across the bioeconomy, ensuring our clients are well-equipped to navigate this evolving landscape. From biodesign and biomaterials to ethical leadership and strategy development, we cover every aspect of working with biological systems and materials.

Bioratorium® takes an integrated approach to bio-innovation, offering services that scale from C-level strategic advisories to company-wide education programmes. Our clients benefit from insights drawn from leading-edge research, groundbreaking design trends, and emerging market opportunities. Whether commissioned, retained, or sponsored, our assignments are crafted to deliver measurable impact.

Tailored Solutions for a Bio-Inspired Future

Understanding the challenges and opportunities presented by the bioeconomy requires rethinking traditional approaches to design, production, and distribution. We assist our clients in navigating these complexities, addressing issues such as intellectual copyright, due diligence, and ethical considerations. Our BIOenterprise service is specifically designed to provide businesses with the tools and insights needed to thrive in this dynamic sector.

Through board-level strategic briefings, foresight reports, market analyses, and competitor assessments, we help organisations identify sector-shaping start-ups, research initiatives, government policies, and emerging talent. Our services are crafted to inspire innovation, ensure resilience, and enhance sustainability.

Services That Inspire, Inform, and Empower

• BIOstudium™: Education and Training

Evolving over millions of years and so diverse in its expression that we have yet to identify, let alone study many of its forms, understanding biological life is a highly complex business. BIOstudium™, our education and training branch, helps businesses understand how aspects of the living world work and how they might apply that knowledge to solve problems.

Our menu of learning activities is structured around four main themes: designing with nature, with complexity, with circularity, and with resilience. These themes encompass biodesign and building with biology, ecological systems thinking, biomaterials and life cycle design, and ecological resilience concepts and their application.

We offer masterclasses, workshops, and programmes led by seminal field experts, delivered at beginner, intermediate, or advanced levels, either in-person, online, or as a hybrid. Sessions may be booked individually or as a series, with optional add-ons such as preparatory exercises and post-session feedback and testing. Comprehensive programmes can integrate a variety of elements, including masterclasses, workshops, ebooks, audiobooks, films, and other learning materials. Additional subjects include biophilia, biomimicry, biocomputing, biotechnology, and regenerative design.

Our corporate education and training services are led by our founder, Dr. Melissa Sterry, who has decades of experience in biodesign, biomaterials, bioinnovation, and biofuturism. Her extensive expertise and academic background ensure a broad and impactful approach to education and training strategies, illuminating the potential of bio-informed science, technology, and design.

• BIOauditorium™: Speaking Bureau

BIOauditorium™ offers compelling talks that drive transformative thinking in the bioeconomy. We collaborate with a global network of experts to provide tailored insights on how biology will shape the future.

Customised Talks - From keynotes to executive masterclasses, we cover key topics like bio-innovation, bioeconomy strategies, bioethics, and biofutures, designed for a wide range of audiences.

Key Topics - Strategic Insights: Emerging trends and risks in the bioeconomy: Innovating with Biology: Bio-inspired solutions reshaping industries: Biofutures: Envisioning the future through biology: Leadership: Best practices for leading in the bioeconomy.

• BIOfuturus™: Bio-Innovation Foresight

Our BIOfuturus™ service helps businesses harness emerging, anticipated, and possible future trends at the edge of bio-innovation. Designed to meet the needs of organisations at every stage of their biofutures journey, our bespoke services identify risks and opportunities catalysed by novel applications of biology.

We deliver foresight white papers, reports, strategic advisories, executive briefings, keynote talks, workshops, and concept ideation. Drawing on a network of global experts, we create dream teams to address complex briefs, catalysing understanding of bio-innovation’s potential to disrupt industries, society, and the environment.

• BIOsocietas™: Convening Conversations

Through BIOsocietas™, we convene members of our global community around complex and compelling conversations. Working on assignments such as authoring white papers, designing learning experiences, and curating events, we facilitate access to our network of seminal experts across bioengineering, biomaterials, biodesign, and more.

• BIOimaginarium™: Speculative Futures

BIOimaginarium™ explores biofutures through speculative fiction and creative media. We author fictions, scenarios, scripts, and other content formats, experimenting at the convergence of biology, design, and society. Our work spans print, digital, mixed media, and installations, helping businesses imagine responses to emerging futures.

• Labioratorium®: Solving Sustainability Challenges

Labioratorium® tackles complex sustainability challenges using wide-ranging transdisciplinary research methods. Building bespoke teams of experts across bio-innovation fields, we explore the profound potential of bio-disciplines to address critical issues facing people and the planet. Through both established and experimental methods, we deliver research and insights that push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Why Choose Bioratorium®?

A Visionary Founder

Dr. Melissa Sterry’s leadership sets Bioratorium® apart. As a renowned expert at the intersection of science, technology, and design, Dr. Sterry brings decades of experience and thought leadership to every project. Her visionary approach to biofuturism has made her one of the most compelling voices in the bioeconomy, inspiring organisations worldwide to embrace sustainable innovation.

Global Network of Innovators

In addition to our in-house team, we collaborate with a network of seminal thinkers, researchers, and entrepreneurs from across the globe. This collective expertise enables us to deliver insights and solutions that are both cutting-edge and highly practical.

Commitment to Sustainability and Ethics

At Bioratorium®, we are committed to crafting nature-inspired solutions that prioritise sustainability, resilience, and ethical integrity. We cut through jargon and hype to deliver actionable strategies that align with your organisation’s values and objectives.

Customised and Scalable Offerings

Whether you’re seeking strategic advisories, workforce education, or public engagement initiatives, our services are designed to meet your needs. Delivered in-house, remotely, or through a hybrid model, our offerings are as flexible as they are impactful.

Explore the critical questions shaping a future driven by biology and ecology. These key considerations empower leading corporations to navigate emerging opportunities, tackle sustainability challenges, and unlock innovative strategies. Delve into how biological insights can redefine industries, foster resilience, and drive transformative growth in an ever-evolving world.

Unlocking the Future with Bioratorium®

At Bioratorium®, we are dedicated to empowering businesses to navigate the transformative potential of biological innovation. In an era where biodesign, biotechnology, biocomputing, biofabrication, and biomimetics are reshaping the landscape of industry, commerce, and society, understanding these advancements is critical. Our expertise lies in addressing key questions that can guide your organisation toward sustainable growth, resilience, and innovation in a rapidly evolving world.

Here are some of the critical questions we help answer:

How can biotechnology revolutionise our industry's sustainability practices?

What are the latest ecological trends shaping consumer preferences in the next decade?

How can biomimicry inspire innovative solutions for our business challenges?

What is the potential of bioengineered materials in transforming our supply chain?

How can we leverage synthetic biology to create competitive advantage? 

What risks and opportunities do emerging biological technologies pose for our sector?

How can businesses integrate ecological resilience into their long-term strategies? 

What role will biology play in the future of energy, manufacturing, and urban development?

How can biological systems help us achieve our net-zero carbon goals? 

What are the implications of bioethical considerations for our innovation pipeline?

How can we future-proof our business against ecological and biological disruptions?

What lessons can ecosystems teach us about designing adaptable organisational structures?

How can our company stay ahead in the bioeconomy revolution?

What strategies can we adopt to align with circular bioeconomic principles?

What are the key regulatory trends affecting the adoption of biological innovations? 

What opportunities exist in the intersection of biology, technology, and social responsibility? 

How can a biological perspective inform our approach to climate adaptation?

What partnerships can amplify our efforts to integrate biological and ecological innovation?

How can biocomputing redefine data-driven decision-making and industry processes?

What role can biofabrication play in creating sustainable alternatives for manufacturing and construction?

How do regenerative design principles help us create sustainable systems that restore and enhance ecosystems?

What strategies can we adopt to incorporate biophilia into our products, workplaces, and urban environments?

How can advances in biomaterials reduce reliance on non-renewable resources in industrial processes?

What are the implications of biohacking and citizen science for industry innovation and consumer engagement?

How can biological sensors and bio-inspired technologies improve supply chain transparency and efficiency?

Join Us in Shaping the Future

Bioratorium® is more than a consultancy; it’s a movement towards a future where biology informs and inspires every aspect of society. By collaborating with us, you join a community of forward-thinking organisations dedicated to creating a world that thrives by working with nature, not against it.

Explore the possibilities of bio-innovation with Bioratorium®. Together, we can transform challenges into opportunities and create a legacy of sustainability, ethics, and resilience.