Kraig Biocraft Laboratories announced on March 23, 2026 that it is expanding its research and development capacity to accelerate the development of advanced biomaterials under its Project Atlas program.
The expansion includes the addition of 15 new scientists, the installation of state‑of‑the‑art analytical instruments, and a tripling of the laboratory’s screening throughput. These upgrades are designed to shorten the development cycle for new spider‑silk‑based materials and to support the company’s goal of producing 10 metric tons of recombinant spider silk cocoon per month by the end of 2026.
The move reflects the rapid progress achieved under Project Atlas, which focuses on creating biomaterials with potential industrial and defense applications. Management emphasized that the investment demonstrates the company’s confidence in its technology and its commitment to maintaining a leadership position in the spider‑silk market.
Kraig Biocraft’s expansion is part of a broader strategy to scale production and bring its advanced materials to market. The company’s recent feature on the cover of the March 2026 issue of National Geographic underscores the growing public and commercial interest in its technology.
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