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Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) for Biotech, Food-Tech & Sustainable Processes


Scaling Where It Makes Sense: How Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) Guides Plant Location, Scale, and Timing
Every founder scaling a biotech or foodtech process knows the feeling, lying awake at 2 a.m., running scenarios in their head: Where should we build? When will be the right time? And how big before it’s too big? Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) gives you a framework to answer all three, with data, not gut feeling or personal preferences. It translates technical progress into business logic, helping founders make decisions that investors trust. 1️⃣ WHERE — Site & Region Selecti

Gustavo Valente
Oct 215 min read


𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 (𝐓𝐄𝐀) 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲?
The short answer? 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲. But If your business involves production or scaling up new products or technologies, it’s a total...

Gustavo Valente
Nov 18, 20242 min read


From Concept to Commercialization: How TEA Can Fast-Track Your Product’s Journey to Market 🚀
Bringing a new product from concept to commercialization is a challenging journey for any startup, especially for biotech and food-tech...

Gustavo Valente
Sep 30, 20244 min read


How to Use Techno-economic Analysis (TEA) to Support Cost-Saving Strategies for Startups 💡💰
Founders constantly seek ways to maximise their runway and minimise costs, without sacrificing quality or growth potential. One often...

Gustavo Valente
Sep 22, 20244 min read


How #TechnoeconomicAnalysis (TEA) Can Boost Investor Confidence and Drive Start-up Success
Securing investment is one of the biggest challenges for early-stage start-ups. Investors want more than just an innovative,...

Gustavo Valente
Sep 4, 20244 min read


Why Not Having a Technoeconomic Analysis (TEA) Can Be Seen as a Red Flag, And How to Avoid It!
One tool that can make a significant difference in the competitive world of startups and early-stage companies, but is often overlooked...

Gustavo Valente
Aug 19, 20244 min read


Techno-Economic Analysis: The Key to Cost-Effective Cultivated Meat Production.
Cultivated Meat represents a significant technological advancement with the potential to address global food security, environmental...

Gustavo Valente
Jul 18, 20244 min read


Food-Tech Founders: Stop Wasting Money! Unlock Profits with TEA Today
Biotech/ food-tech is booming, but challenges like high production costs and slow R&D can slow you down. Techno-economic analysis (TEA)...

Gustavo Valente
Apr 3, 20242 min read


Using Techno-Economic Analysis’ Scenario Analysis to Pick Your Microbial Producer
Developing a new bio-based product often relies on identifying the most efficient microorganism for the job. Traditionally, this involved...

Gustavo Valente
Apr 1, 202410 min read


Utilizing Techno-economic Analysis Outputs to Evaluate Manufacturing Strategies
One of the most critical decisions for every entrepreneur in the food tech/ Biotech world is whether to build a dedicated facility,...

Gustavo Valente
Mar 19, 20245 min read
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