Ourobionics BV, a Dutch innovator in advanced cyborganic biofabrication technologies, and Smart Biomaterials Consortium (SBMC) have announced a strategic R&D partnership to accelerate the development of UNIQUE SKIN—a next-generation, in-vitro human skin model created using the patented CHIMERA 3D bioprinter.
The UNIQUE SKIN project is set to transform preclinical drug testing, tissue therapeutics, and other regenerative medicine applications by producing functional, multi-layered complex human skin tissue with hair follicles & sweat glands connected to biomarker biosensors that closely replicate human biology.
The initiative combines Ourobionics’ CHIMERA platform with with five biofabrication technologies including 3D Bio-Electrospraying, 3D Cell-Electrospining, & 3D Bio-Electrojetting advanced biomarker bioelectronic biosensor technology from partner CyboSense. SBMC will contribute by providing laboratory infrastructure, analytical support, and facilities for testing and scaling up the technology.
“By collaborating with SBMC, we’re taking a significant step toward industrializing smart, functional human tissue models that could redefine biomedical research, drug development & the creation of tissue therapeutics.” said John Zandbergen, CEO of Ourobionics. “Up to 90% of drugs tested on animals ultimately fail in human trials and we aim to solve that bottleneck of drug development with complex human tissue and biosensors.If the initial phase is successful, we plan to launch a second phase focused on integrating biosensors and conducting OECD-aligned validation studies.”
The collaboration between Ourobionics and SBMC reflects a shared commitment to reducing animal testing, improving patient outcomes, and strengthening Dutch leadership in regenerative medicine.
About Ourobionics
Ourobionics is a Wageningen-based company specializing in cyborganic 3D biofabrication to scale cell-based biomanufacturing. Its CHIMERA platform enables the creation of complex, modular human tissue models for drug discovery, tissue therapeutics,regenerative medicine, and personalized healthcare.
About SBMC
Smart Biomaterials Consortium (SBMC) supports industrial-scale innovation in regenerative medicine. Through its translational platform and high-tech labs, SBMC helps accelerate the journey from prototype to clinical application.
