We empower science and industry to build a healthier, more resilient society.

Mission

Lead microbiota research with models that replicate native ecosystems, making complex biological studies accessible and efficient. The insights drive new treatments and create value across healthcare, wellness, agriculture and sustainability.

Vision

A future shaped by a microbiome-driven revolution, where the power of microorganisms redefines wellness, healthcare and sustainability.

The Bac³Gel team standing in front of a green wall

What we hold ourselves to.

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BrioPortuguese

Pride, dedication and honour in a job well done.

We take pride in our work and go beyond what is expected of us.

Accountability

Full responsibility for our commitments.

Reliability and excellence for clients, partners and the scientific community, in every product and interaction.

Transparency

Openness and honesty build trust.

Clear communication, accessible data and ethical practice in all our work.

Empathy

We put ourselves in our users' shoes.

We start from the needs of clients, collaborators and end users, and build what moves science forward.

The team behind Bac³Gel.

Sebastião van Uden

CEO, CFO and Co-founder

Leads Bac3Gel’s strategy and oversees company management, financial planning, and business performance.

Daniela Pacheco

COO and Co-founder

Oversees Bac3Gel’s day-to-day operations, coordinating sales and production to support business growth and product delivery.

Natalia Suárez

CSO

Leads research and development, funding and grant applications, regulatory strategy, and people management.

Alberto Barros

CBO

Leads business development and innovation, driving co-development partnerships and managing intellectual property and licensing opportunities.

Miguel Antunes

CTO

Works at the intersection of bioinformatics, biochemistry, and artificial intelligence to support Bac3Gel’s technology development and data-driven innovation.