Ricardo Gouveia

Part of BSF Enterprise Plc, 3D Bio-Tissues Ltd. is a bio-tech startup that produces bio-equivalent tissues for clinical and cellular agriculture. Based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, 3DBT corneas are comparable to human donor corneas and are made from human cells without artificial materials or scaffolds. The British company applies novel bio-inspired manufacturing processes to generate complex structures. The private company's proprietary technologies harness the natural regenerative ability of human skin cells, allowing for a quick regeneration of human skin. The company was founded by Che John Connon and Ricardo Gouveia, with Che John Connon serving as the CEO since incorporation. 3D Bio-Tissues was acquired by BSF Enterprise Plc on May 17, 2022 for $2.58 million.