Genetics and licenses

The Flyblast TechDev team brings a unique blend of expertise in genetic engineering. We’ve demonstrated our ability to modify the DNA of Hermetia illucens to express specific molecules.

Our specialized breeding program includes advanced techniques with continuous monitoring and analysis of each stage—eggs, larvae, prepupae, and flies—which is critical for the genetic modification process.

This expertise is available to companies and research institutions worldwide, enabling them to explore genetic modifications without the need to invest in a full lab and team.

We offer genetic enhancement service in two forms, tailored to your specific needs:

  • We can overexpress or suppress an existing gene in the wild-type DNA to modify traits like protein content, amino acid profile, or fatty acid composition.
  • Alternatively, we can introduce entirely new genes to the BSF DNA, enabling the expression of molecules not naturally present in the species, as we’ve demonstrated with the human insulin gene.
Transgenic larvae of BSF under fluorescence ligfht
transgenic BSF

Contact us to explore collaboration opportunities and discover how we can make the future fly!

Flyblast is offering licenses for its transgenic Black Soldier Fly (BSF) strains to the global insect bioconversion industry.

This will enhance profitability and accelerate the roll-out of more bioconversion facilities, leading to increased organic waste recycling.

More sustainable protein production also contributes to carbon sequestration—exactly what the world needs in the coming decades.

We are actively forming partnerships in key markets. If you’re interested in a licensing opportunity, please get in touch.