As the biomaterials space navigates a more turbulent landscape marked by tightening budgets, regulatory uncertainty, and investor caution, Biofabricate is adapting its approach. Following last year’s large-scale Paris convention, this year it is reborn across the Channel as Biofab Fair — a smaller and more focused event timed to coincide with the London Design Festival.

“We needed to go back to the drawing board,” said Biofabricate chief executive officer Suzanne Lee, noting the challenges the industry has faced over the past two years. “The fundraising climate has been very tough. Paris was our biggest, most expensive event ever, but as we sought interest for the next edition, it became clear that marketing and travel budgets were seriously hit.”

So Biofabricate, which launched in New

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