INTERSTELLAR LAB
Interstellar Lab is an American-French biotech company founded in 2018 that develops AI-powered biospheric systems and autonomous biopods for efficient plant cultivation on Earth and in Space. Their flagship products, including BioPod Model One and upcoming Model Orion, integrate hardware, AI, and plant science to create controlled biospheric conditions that optimize plant growth with minimal human intervention. The company targets industries such as health, beauty, and food production by enabling sustainable, year-round, high-quality plant-based ingredient production. Interstellar Lab has received NASA awards for its space-ready plant production systems and collaborates with major clients like Robertet, L'Oréal Green Sciences, and DSM-Firmenich. With a team of over 40 engineers and scientists, the company operates facilities in France and the USA and is expanding its footprint. Their technology features advanced automation, modular growing systems, and AI-driven environmental control, positioning them as a leader in biofarming and space agriculture innovation.
INTERSTELLAR LAB
Interstellar Lab is an American-French biotech company founded in 2018 that develops AI-powered biospheric systems and autonomous biopods for efficient plant cultivation on Earth and in Space. Their flagship products, including BioPod Model One and upcoming Model Orion, integrate hardware, AI, and plant science to create controlled biospheric conditions that optimize plant growth with minimal human intervention. The company targets industries such as health, beauty, and food production by enabling sustainable, year-round, high-quality plant-based ingredient production. Interstellar Lab has received NASA awards for its space-ready plant production systems and collaborates with major clients like Robertet, L'Oréal Green Sciences, and DSM-Firmenich. With a team of over 40 engineers and scientists, the company operates facilities in France and the USA and is expanding its footprint. Their technology features advanced automation, modular growing systems, and AI-driven environmental control, positioning them as a leader in biofarming and space agriculture innovation.
TL;DR
What they do: AI-powered autonomous biospheric systems (BioPods/BioQuarks) for plant cultivation on Earth and in space
Founded: 2018
Founder / CEO: Barbara Belvisi
Funding (reported): $9,150,000 (USD) and company homepage reports $12M raised
Key partners / supporters: NASA, Bpifrance / France 2030, strategic industry clients
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Controlled-environment agriculture, biofarming, space agriculture and production of plant-based ingredients for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food.
Founded
2018
Industry
Agriculture and Farming
Funding Track Record
Dealroom lists a funding entry in Jun 2019
Dealroom lists a funding entry in Dec 2020
Dealroom lists a funding entry in Jun 2021
Dealroom lists a funding entry in Mar 2022
Recent grant entry listed with NASA in Aug 2024
Investor Signal
“Backed by institutional investors including Bpifrance / France 2030 and a syndicate of venture and strategic investors (including NASA and 7percent Ventures)”