Meatable co-founder Daan Luining donated an 80-terabyte archive of the company’s work to New Harvest to prevent its loss after the company’s closure. The archive, initially thought to be 10 terabytes, includes experimental data, regulatory documents, electronic lab notebooks, and other materials. New Harvest, which also received Meatable’s cell bank, is working to organize and preserve the data for future research. Luining, who had previously interned at New Harvest, emphasized the importance of making cultivated meat technology accessible. The donation highlighted challenges in transferring knowledge from closing companies, as legal and logistical hurdles often complicate the process. New Harvest is now exploring ways to support similar donations and has developed a Knowledge Stewardship Agreement to formalize such transfers. However, the archive’s full potential depends on former employees helping interpret the data, as raw files alone may not provide sufficient context. Researchers are encouraged to contact New Harvest for access, as the organization reviews requests to ensure proper use of the material.
Source: Meatable’s research gets a second life through 80-terabyte donation to New Harvest | PPTI News
