In this special episode of the Protein Production Technology International podcast, host Nick Bradley interviews Mohammad El Hajj, CEO of Bright Biotech, a UK-based molecular farming startup. Mohammad shares his journey from Lebanon to Manchester, driven by a passion for biotechnology and a desire to make protein medicines more affordable. Bright Biotech focuses on reducing the cost of producing cultivated meat using chloroplast genetic systems for high-yield protein production. He discusses the unique advantages of this system, including scalability, sustainability, and regulatory benefits. He also explores the current state of the cultivated meat industry, its challenges, and how Bright Biotech's technology addresses critical issues such as growth factor availability and cost. Mohammad provides insights into their fundraising journey, the importance of regulatory frameworks, and the future milestones for Bright Biotech. Listen in to learn more about Bright Biotech's innovative approach and its potential impact on the cultivated meat sector.