1. Noviocell aims to accelerate stem cell research by developing a 3D polyisocyanopeptide hydrogel cell culture system that mimics the natural extracellular matrix. 2. The hydrogel provides a synthetic, reproducible scaffold that allows stem cells to grow in 3D, unlike traditional 2D cultures, while also enabling easy recovery of intact cells and tissues. 3. The hydrogel has been shown to support the growth and organization of various cell types in a 3D environment, and exhibits biomechanical properties similar to human collagen matrices.