European Innovation Council

MOA make healthy food for a sustainable world that solves growing global food demands. They are establishing a new industry of sustainable food that solves growing global food demands without the need for arable land. They are focused on designing high-value, natural and nutritious food.

MOA make healthy food for a sustainable world that solves growing global food demands. They are establishing a new industry of sustainable food that solves growing global food demands without the need for arable land. They are focused on designing high-value, natural and nutritious food.

Onego Bio is a biotechnology company focused on producing animal-free egg white protein through precision fermentation. Their flagship product, Bioalbumen, offers a sustainable alternative to traditional egg proteins, boasting identical taste and nutritional profiles while providing superior functional properties and a significantly reduced environmental footprint. By employing commercially proven technology, Onego Bio meets the growing demand for stable and sustainable functional ingredients within the food industry. The company has gained recognition as a leader in innovation, winning Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas award. Additionally, Onego Bio is actively involved in the industry as a co-founder of the Precision Fermentation Alliance and Food Fermentation Europe, further establishing its commitment to advancing sustainable food solutions.

ProFuse Technology develops cultured meat production technology that accelerates muscle fiber growth, shortens production time, and increases yield and production capacity, with the aim of improving meat quality and consistency while reducing costs for producers by streamlining the manufacturing process and enabling higher-throughput production of cultured meat.

Kern Tec specializes in transforming stone fruit pits from cherries, apricots, and plums into high-quality products. Their refined kernels are used as sustainable ingredients in baking, cosmetics, fertilizers, biomass, and food supplements industries.

Cupffee specializes in manufacturing edible coffee cups and stirrers that are biodegradable and thermo-resistant. Their products aim to provide a delicious experience while promoting sustainability, as they generate no industrial waste and utilize leftover materials for other edible products.

Norbite is a biotechnology research firm that specializes in converting plastic waste into sustainable products through an innovative insect-based biorefinery process. The company's technology enables the production of sustainable goods by utilizing larvae that are bio-refined to extract proteins suitable for food and animal feed. By focusing on the transformation of plastic waste, Norbite aims to provide environmentally friendly solutions while addressing the growing concerns of waste management and sustainability. Through its unique approach, the firm contributes to the development of sustainable products and services that benefit both clients and the environment.

Kern Tec specializes in transforming stone fruit pits from cherries, apricots, and plums into high-quality products. Their refined kernels are used as sustainable ingredients in baking, cosmetics, fertilizers, biomass, and food supplements industries.

Blue Planet Ecosystems develops and operates modular closed-loop photoprotein reactors for sustainable food production in extreme environments. The company designs self-sustaining aquaculture systems powered by renewable energy that convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into sugars, amino and fatty acids, making nutrients available for zooplankton and fish. Its technology enables organic seafood production close to consumers on nontraditional farming sites, helping farmers and agricultural businesses diversify production in response to climate change. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, Blue Planet Ecosystems focuses on pollutant-free, high-quality aquaculture with minimal environmental impact by turning sunlight into feed and enabling new farming methods.

Kern Tec specializes in transforming stone fruit pits from cherries, apricots, and plums into high-quality products. Their refined kernels are used as sustainable ingredients in baking, cosmetics, fertilizers, biomass, and food supplements industries.

Livin Farms is a prominent industrial technology provider in the alternative protein sector, specializing in the development of solutions for farming insects. The company designs and operates industrial-scale insect factories that convert waste materials into high-quality protein feeds. Livin Farms' technology encompasses a comprehensive interface for processing waste into insect feedstock, along with systems for rearing insects, robotic handling, and processing of end products. This innovative approach not only enables clients to produce sustainable insect protein but also contributes to waste reduction by upcycling industrial waste. Through its advanced technologies, Livin Farms is positioned to address the growing demand for alternative protein sources while promoting environmental sustainability.

Founded in Paris, France in 2020, Core Biogenesis specializes in developing protein production technologies. The company employs proprietary gene editing and plant biotechnology to significantly lower the cost of producing growth factors, which are crucial molecules in clean meat and cell therapy industries.

Founded in Paris, France in 2020, Core Biogenesis specializes in developing protein production technologies. The company employs proprietary gene editing and plant biotechnology to significantly lower the cost of producing growth factors, which are crucial molecules in clean meat and cell therapy industries.

Novolyze specializes in enhancing food safety and quality for the food and beverage industry. It leverages IoT and cloud computing to unify data, transform it into actionable insights, and facilitate real-time decision-making.

Founded in Paris, France in 2020, Core Biogenesis specializes in developing protein production technologies. The company employs proprietary gene editing and plant biotechnology to significantly lower the cost of producing growth factors, which are crucial molecules in clean meat and cell therapy industries.

SwissDeCode is a Swiss company based in Renens that specializes in food safety and compliance services for food manufacturers. Founded in 2016, it offers rapid onsite DNA testing solutions that allow production facilities to confirm food authenticity, safety, and origin. By providing plug-and-play systems, SwissDeCode enables factories to obtain food safety and quality certifications within the same work shift, facilitating immediate decision-making for inspectors. This approach not only addresses contamination threats but also transforms them into sustainable opportunities for food producers.

Arborea Ltd. is a biochemical technology company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2015 by CEO Julian Melchiorri. The company specializes in developing innovative bio-based products utilizing carbon bio-converter cell technology, particularly focusing on urban environments and wastewater treatment. Arborea has created the BioSolar Leaf system, a tiling solution that mimics the natural processes of photosynthesis, enabling the growth of microscopic plants to produce healthy food ingredients. This system sequesters carbon dioxide, generates breathable oxygen, and purifies the air, thereby addressing environmental concerns while enhancing food production. By offering a scalable and cost-effective platform, Arborea aims to make sustainable and nutritious food accessible to all, significantly reducing the costs associated with traditional fermentation methods. Through its unique approach, the company is committed to harmonizing food production with ecological sustainability.

Founded in 2016, Kaffe Bueno specializes in transforming coffee waste into valuable ingredients using proprietary biotechnology. The company produces coffee oils, coffee flour, and coffee beans for use in cosmetics, functional foods, and nutraceuticals, aiming to minimize harmful emissions and maximize the usability of coffee's by-products.

Green Spot Technologies is a company focused on nutrition and sustainability by producing upcycled food ingredients. Utilizing a specialized fermentation platform, it transforms wasted fruit and vegetable by-products into a low-carb flour that offers enhanced nutritional value and functionality. This innovative flour is characterized by its high protein and dietary fiber content, while being low in starch, sugars, and fats. Green Spot Technologies aims to provide clients with healthier flour alternatives, contributing to waste reduction and promoting sustainable practices in the food industry.

Green Spot Technologies is a company focused on nutrition and sustainability by producing upcycled food ingredients. Utilizing a specialized fermentation platform, it transforms wasted fruit and vegetable by-products into a low-carb flour that offers enhanced nutritional value and functionality. This innovative flour is characterized by its high protein and dietary fiber content, while being low in starch, sugars, and fats. Green Spot Technologies aims to provide clients with healthier flour alternatives, contributing to waste reduction and promoting sustainable practices in the food industry.

Orbem operates an AI-driven sensor system that uses magnetic resonance imaging to analyze biological samples. This innovative approach optimizes breeding processes, enhances food production efficiency to meet global demand, and enables customers to improve processing lines for cost savings and high-quality outputs.

Blue Planet Ecosystems develops and operates modular closed-loop photoprotein reactors for sustainable food production in extreme environments. The company designs self-sustaining aquaculture systems powered by renewable energy that convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into sugars, amino and fatty acids, making nutrients available for zooplankton and fish. Its technology enables organic seafood production close to consumers on nontraditional farming sites, helping farmers and agricultural businesses diversify production in response to climate change. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, Blue Planet Ecosystems focuses on pollutant-free, high-quality aquaculture with minimal environmental impact by turning sunlight into feed and enabling new farming methods.

AgroSustain is a Swiss company that develops solutions for biological plant protection across the farm-to-fork chain. It creates technology to detect plant-based toxins and uses natural plant extracts to stop and prevent the growth of fungal pathogens on crops after harvest. The product portfolio includes natural and organic coatings and pre- and post-harvest treatments that help control fungi such as grey mold, extend shelf life, preserve fruit and vegetable quality, and reduce food waste. The company emphasizes organic production and sustainability, offering plant-inspired products in a farm-to-fork approach. Founded in 2018 and based in Nyon, AgroSustain aims to reduce plastic use and support more sustainable post-harvest practices.

Deep Branch Biotechnology Ltd., founded in 2018 and based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, specializes in carbon recycling services aimed at creating sustainable food ingredients. The company employs a proprietary gas fermentation platform that utilizes clean and renewable carbon and energy sources to produce bio-based products for the food and feed markets. By focusing on customer-driven research and development, Deep Branch rapidly delivers high-quality ingredients while collaborating with local providers to ensure sustainable input supplies and support local economies. Its approach includes integrating with carbon dioxide suppliers to deploy its technology efficiently, contributing to a reduction in carbon footprints by up to 60% compared to traditional alternatives. This innovative model allows Deep Branch to create locally-produced ingredients that require no arable land and minimal water, effectively addressing climate change and biodiversity loss while ensuring that consumers do not have to compromise on nutrition or quality.

Livin Farms is a prominent industrial technology provider in the alternative protein sector, specializing in the development of solutions for farming insects. The company designs and operates industrial-scale insect factories that convert waste materials into high-quality protein feeds. Livin Farms' technology encompasses a comprehensive interface for processing waste into insect feedstock, along with systems for rearing insects, robotic handling, and processing of end products. This innovative approach not only enables clients to produce sustainable insect protein but also contributes to waste reduction by upcycling industrial waste. Through its advanced technologies, Livin Farms is positioned to address the growing demand for alternative protein sources while promoting environmental sustainability.

SwissDeCode is a Swiss company based in Renens that specializes in food safety and compliance services for food manufacturers. Founded in 2016, it offers rapid onsite DNA testing solutions that allow production facilities to confirm food authenticity, safety, and origin. By providing plug-and-play systems, SwissDeCode enables factories to obtain food safety and quality certifications within the same work shift, facilitating immediate decision-making for inspectors. This approach not only addresses contamination threats but also transforms them into sustainable opportunities for food producers.

Alginor ASA is a company focused on the sustainable utilization of seaweed resources from the Arctic region, particularly Laminaria Hyperborea. Established on March 24, 2014, Alginor aims to develop an integrated biorefinery that maximizes the use of seaweed biomass for producing a range of high-value ingredients. These ingredients include mannitol, fucoidan, cellulose, alginate, oligosaccharides, polyphenols, carotenoids, amino acids, and other biobased materials. The company is committed to eco-friendly and efficient processing methods, setting a standard for innovative solutions in various sectors, including food, feed, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, chemicals, and materials. Alginor plans to construct a demonstration biorefinery with an initial production capacity of 5,000 tons of seaweed annually and aims for future expansion to a full-scale industrial facility capable of processing 50,000 tons per year. This approach not only addresses the potential of seaweed as a valuable resource but also emphasizes zero waste and sustainable practices in production.

Altar is a biotechnology company that develops automated fluidics and automated cultivation devices to enhance microbial performance for commercial applications. Its proprietary technologies enable continuous, contamination-free proliferation of microbial cell suspensions and leverage natural selection through counter-selection of biofilms to improve organism performance over time. The company serves industries that produce food, feed, flavors and fragrances, cosmetics, fuels, chemicals, and health products.

TomaPaint specializes in the production of bio-resins derived from by-products of industrial tomato processing. The company focuses on creating organic-based lacquers for use in food packaging, specifically for the internal coating of food cans. By offering an ecological alternative to synthetic petrochemical-based resins, TomaPaint aims to revolutionize the metal food packaging industry. Their innovative products provide significant environmental and health benefits, enabling industries to reduce carbon emissions and minimize the use of hazardous chemicals. Additionally, TomaPaint engages in waste recycling and cutin extraction, further contributing to sustainable practices within the food processing sector.

TomaPaint specializes in the production of bio-resins derived from by-products of industrial tomato processing. The company focuses on creating organic-based lacquers for use in food packaging, specifically for the internal coating of food cans. By offering an ecological alternative to synthetic petrochemical-based resins, TomaPaint aims to revolutionize the metal food packaging industry. Their innovative products provide significant environmental and health benefits, enabling industries to reduce carbon emissions and minimize the use of hazardous chemicals. Additionally, TomaPaint engages in waste recycling and cutin extraction, further contributing to sustainable practices within the food processing sector.

Alginor ASA is a company focused on the sustainable utilization of seaweed resources from the Arctic region, particularly Laminaria Hyperborea. Established on March 24, 2014, Alginor aims to develop an integrated biorefinery that maximizes the use of seaweed biomass for producing a range of high-value ingredients. These ingredients include mannitol, fucoidan, cellulose, alginate, oligosaccharides, polyphenols, carotenoids, amino acids, and other biobased materials. The company is committed to eco-friendly and efficient processing methods, setting a standard for innovative solutions in various sectors, including food, feed, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, chemicals, and materials. Alginor plans to construct a demonstration biorefinery with an initial production capacity of 5,000 tons of seaweed annually and aims for future expansion to a full-scale industrial facility capable of processing 50,000 tons per year. This approach not only addresses the potential of seaweed as a valuable resource but also emphasizes zero waste and sustainable practices in production.

Altar is a biotechnology company that develops automated fluidics and automated cultivation devices to enhance microbial performance for commercial applications. Its proprietary technologies enable continuous, contamination-free proliferation of microbial cell suspensions and leverage natural selection through counter-selection of biofilms to improve organism performance over time. The company serves industries that produce food, feed, flavors and fragrances, cosmetics, fuels, chemicals, and health products.

SwissDeCode is a Swiss company based in Renens that specializes in food safety and compliance services for food manufacturers. Founded in 2016, it offers rapid onsite DNA testing solutions that allow production facilities to confirm food authenticity, safety, and origin. By providing plug-and-play systems, SwissDeCode enables factories to obtain food safety and quality certifications within the same work shift, facilitating immediate decision-making for inspectors. This approach not only addresses contamination threats but also transforms them into sustainable opportunities for food producers.

Novolyze specializes in enhancing food safety and quality for the food and beverage industry. It leverages IoT and cloud computing to unify data, transform it into actionable insights, and facilitate real-time decision-making.