EASME

EASME is a European Union executive agency that supports small and medium-sized enterprises and promotes innovation in Europe. It manages projects in the areas of small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as the environment, energy, and maritime sectors, funded by COSME, LIFE, and EMFF. EASME organizes the European Sustainable Energy Week and serves industries such as environmental management, energy production, and maritime activities.

Past deals in Nutrition

GreenFood50 B.V.

Grant in 2019
GreenFood50 B.V. specializes in producing innovative quinoa ingredients aimed at creating healthy and sustainable food options. The company focuses on providing essential proteins, dietary fibers, unsaturated fats, vitamins, and minerals derived from quinoa, which serve as nutritious alternatives in food production. By offering these ingredients, GreenFood50 enables its customers to develop tasty food products that cater to the growing demand for sustainable solutions in the food industry.

Planktovie

Grant in 2019
Planktovie develops and markets nutritional solutions and care platforms for aquatic organisms, supporting scientific research and aquarium hobbyists. The company provides specialized diets, live food cultures, water treatment solutions, and expert guidance to help researchers and hobbyists maintain healthy, thriving aquatic environments, advance scientific discovery, and foster appreciation of aquatic ecosystems.

NapiFeryn BioTech

Grant in 2019
NapiFeryn BioTech specializes in the extraction of protein from waste streams generated during rapeseed oil production. The company employs advanced biorefinery technology to convert these side streams into functional and nutritional protein isolates and concentrates. This innovative process is more sustainable and efficient compared to traditional methods, enabling the production of high-quality, plant-based proteins. NapiFeryn's products serve as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to animal-derived proteins, making them suitable for a variety of applications in both food and feed industries. Through its focus on sustainability, NapiFeryn BioTech supports oil mills and food producers in the development of natural bio proteins, addressing the growing demand for environmentally friendly protein sources.

Algalif

Grant in 2019
Algalif supplies astaxanthin products from microalgae, including ingredients and finished formulations. They help solve the nutritional needs of current and future generations through the development and delivery of sustainable microalgae ingredients. They also commercialize a range of immune-health ingredients, for use in food, beverages, nutraceuticals, sports nutrition, and personal care products.

SagaNatura

Grant in 2019
SagaNatura is an Icelandic biotech company that specializes in the development, production, and export of health products derived from premium Icelandic ingredients. The company focuses on the organic herb Archangelica Angelica and high-quality Astaxanthin, offering a range of consumer products that are safe, vegan-friendly, and of Icelandic origin. SagaNatura operates under two primary brands, SagaMedica, established in 2000, and KeyNatura, launched in 2014. The company aims to promote healthier lifestyles through its clean-label nutrition products, which address various health issues, including vision, skin health, energy, and concentration. By leveraging Iceland's pristine environment, SagaNatura is committed to providing high-quality health solutions that contribute to the well-being of consumers.

Natac

Grant in 2019
Natac is a company that researches, develops, and sustainably manufactures natural plant extracts and ingredients from botanical origins, along with omega-3 from fish, for nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, food, animal nutrition, and cosmetic industries. It delivers premium, value-added bioactive compounds derived from botanicals, with plant sources certified through HABOID, a proprietary analytical method ensuring purity. Sustainability is integral to Natac’s operations; it analyzes agricultural processes to identify interventions that reduce environmental impact and aims to use the whole plant. The company maintains international reach, with manufacturing, research and development, innovation, and quality functions based in Spain to meet European standards. Natac markets natural ingredients from botanicals and fish, organized into vegetable extracts and omega-3 segments, with vegetable extracts accounting for the majority of revenue.

Kyanos

Grant in 2019
Kyanos specializes in the production of microalgae-based food products, focusing on sustainability and environmental health. The company employs an innovative process for cultivating high-value polysaccharides and pigments using high-output micro-algae in vertical photo-reactors. This patented technology significantly enhances productivity while minimizing environmental impact. Kyanos aims to provide consumers with sustainable and contaminant-free food options, thereby contributing to a healthier planet and promoting eco-friendly dietary choices.

Better Juice

Grant in 2019
Better Juice Ltd., established in 2017 and headquartered in Rehovot, Israel, specializes in developing biotechnology systems that reduce sugar content in fruit juices using non-GMO methods. The company, founded by a team of experienced food industry professionals including a biochemist and microbiology academician, aims to provide consumers with healthier beverage options while maintaining natural flavors. Better Juice's technology converts monosaccharides and disaccharides into prebiotic fibers and sugars, enabling industrial juice producers to lower or eliminate sugar content in their products through a single-step process. The company is supported by The Kitchen FoodTech Hub – Strauss Group’s incubator, which fosters innovative food-tech ventures aiming to disrupt the global food system positively.

Yooji

Grant in 2019
Founded in 2012, Yooji is a French company specializing in the production of organic and frozen baby foods. Their products are made from sustainably sourced ingredients, with no additives or added salt, and are preserved through gentle cooking and fast freezing to maintain nutritional qualities.

AdFerTech

Grant in 2019
AdFerTech is a company focused on developing innovative solutions for anaerobic digestion (AD) digestate. Its primary product is a cost-effective, bolt-on device designed for AD plants, which processes liquid digestate to concentrate nutrients and convert them into organic granular fertilizer. This value-added fertilizer is significantly easier to store and transport compared to traditional liquid fertilizers, providing a more efficient alternative that reduces the need for costly wastewater treatment. By enabling farmers to enhance their production through the use of this granular fertilizer, AdFerTech addresses the challenges associated with waste management in agricultural practices.

Prasinotech

Grant in 2018
Prasinotech is a trading and biotechnology company delivering healthy and natural ingredients for use in cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical products Prasinotech focuses primarily on producing polysaccharide products from natural marine sources. Being the first company in the world to specialise in polysaccharide products derived from microalgae, Prasinotech takes a leading position in what we believe will be the future in sustainable production of natural ingredients.

NutriLeads

Grant in 2018
NutriLeads is a startup focused on developing innovative nutritional ingredients with clinically proven health benefits. The company specializes in precision prebiotic fibers derived from crops, which are designed to support physiological processes and modulate the gut microbiome. NutriLeads collaborates with industry partners to identify promising lead ingredients, create sustainable and commercially viable production processes, and initiate scientific and clinical programs that validate the health effects of its offerings. By doing so, NutriLeads aims to enhance nutritional health innovation in the food industry, ultimately providing consumers and patients with access to dietary supplements and specialized functional food and beverage products that deliver these benefits.

YuScale

Grant in 2018
YuScale is a technology company that specializes in providing information services focused on determining the nutritional composition of meals. Their primary offering includes an app and online service designed to quickly and securely analyze the nutritional content of a complete meal, with a particular emphasis on carbohydrates for individuals managing diabetes. The platform helps users understand the health quotient of their food intake, enabling those with specific dietary requirements to effectively monitor and manage their diets.

Milis Bio

Grant in 2018
Milis Bio Limited is a biotechnology company based in Ballincollig, Ireland, that specializes in developing protein-based food additives. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on creating a sugar substitute derived from protein, aiming to provide a health-conscious alternative that satisfies sweet cravings without adverse health effects. This innovative approach addresses the demand for sweeteners that do not carry the health concerns often associated with traditional options. In addition to its sugar substitute, Milis Bio plans to expand its technology to develop other flavored proteins, including alternatives for saltiness and bitter taste blockers for pharmaceuticals.

Vital Solutions

Grant in 2018
Vital Solutions works globally in the field of natural specialty ingredients for use in food, functional food, food supplements, and traditional herbal medicines. It is an innovative and fast growing company specialized in the development and marketing of high quality, innovative, natural, science-based, proprietary, branded health ingredients. Over the past years they have created an innovative product portfolio and pipeline, capable of delivering sustainable sales growth. Vital Solutions GmbH was founded in June 2009. Its headquarters are in Langenfeld, Germany. Vital Solutions Swiss AG was founded in June 2013. Its headquarters are in Basel, Switzerland.

TOSLA Nutricosmetics

Grant in 2018
TOSLA, a B Corp certified company, pioneers in the research, development, and manufacturing of high-performance liquid nutricosmetics tailored for premium beauty and wellness brands. Their exclusive focus lies in crafting nutritional supplements that enhance beauty and wellness from within. Originating as a food-tech entity, TOSLA now blurs the lines between the food and cosmetics industries, ushering in a new era of beauty routines. Their evolution aligns with consumer trends, transitioning from a plethora of bathroom products to integrating essentials into the kitchen. At the core of their philosophy are three pillars: Palatability, Simplicity, and Validation. In a realm where consumer skepticism prevails, Validation stands as the cornerstone of every nutricosmetics product. TOSLA's unwavering commitment to efficacy is demonstrated through rigorous clinical studies, fostering transparency and trust. Recognizing convenience as a modern luxury, TOSLA prioritizes simplicity with ready-to-drink formats, ensuring seamless integration into busy lifestyles while preserving quality and time. Moreover, TOSLA aims to transform daily routines into pleasurable experiences through palatability. Their innovative VELIOUS™ flavor technology enhances the taste of primary raw materials, such as collagen, elevating consumption enjoyment. In an era focused on superficiality, TOSLA champions science, technology, and transparency to foster a genuine and healthier world, underscored by their B Corp certification, a tangible testament to their commitment.

ELSE Nutrition

Grant in 2018
Else Nutrition offers plant-based nutrition products for the infant, toddler, children, and adult markets. It develops a plant-based non-soy alternative to dairy-based baby formula.

Greenfoods Network

Grant in 2017
Greenfoods Network is an agri-food technology-based company that provides solutions to improve nutritional and healthy properties of food.

Ponix Systems

Grant in 2017
Founded in Vienna, Austria in 2016, Ponix Systems is an agtech company dedicated to making urban farming efficient and accessible. It offers modular products such as adaptive LED lighting systems and hydroponic plant containers for vertical farms, catering to both commercial indoor farms and private households.

SagaMedica

Grant in 2017
SagaMedica, established in 2000, is an Icelandic company specializing in the manufacture of natural products derived from medicinal herbs. The company's supplements are formulated using herbs that have been traditionally used for over a millennium by Icelanders. SagaMedica sources its ingredients from Iceland’s pristine environment and employs eco-friendly harvesting methods to ensure sustainability. With a strong academic foundation, the company focuses on producing herbal remedies with proven efficacy for common health issues such as sore throats, memory support, urinary frequency, and overall vitality.

Nutricion3g

Grant in 2017
Nutricion3g offers accurate nutritional recommendations based on the genetic pattern of each individual. The company is comprised of a group of biologists and nutritionists specialized in nutrigenetics and based in Navarra.

Genis

Grant in 2017
GENIS is a biotechnology company headquartered in Siglufjörður, Iceland. They strive to discover, develop and commercialize novel and life-changing products, supplements and medical devices derived from crustacean exoskeletons. The GENIS team has been developing cutting-edge research on the production of chitin, chitosan, and short chain chitosan for two decades. Their mission is to leverage this accumulated body of world-class scientific research with the intent of providing life-altering benefits for individuals.

Microganic

Grant in 2017
Microganic produces and markets microalgae biomass and their ingredients for nutraceuticals, pet food, feed, aquaculture, and cosmetics.

Sacco

Grant in 2017
Sacco is an Italian, family-owned company that offers a large range of innovative products. This includes starter cultures for food fermentation (in particular dairy) and nutritional supplements (probiotic cultures), as well as instruments for the improvement of food. Its sister company Caglificio Clerici has been an Italian leader in rennet production since 1872. Sacco furthermore acquired the Italian culture producer CSL in 2013.

Monteloeder s.l.

Venture Round in 2017
Monteloeder supplies raw materials for the nutraceutical, functional food, cosmetic and animal nutrition business. The MONTELOEDER family business began in Alicante (Spain) by selling health ingredients with a natural focus in the food, beverage, nutritional supplements and cosmetics industry. The company's aim is to satisfy the needs of the nutraceutical, functional food, cosmetic and animal food business.

New Gluten World

Grant in 2016
New Gluten World (NGW) is a company set up by the University of Foggia, Molino Casillo SpA, a world leader in the transformation of grain, and the lead researcher Carmen Lamacchia. It aims to globally promote a gluten-friendly methodology that will displace current gluten free approaches to the celiac disease in preparation of cereal-based foodstuff. The methodology is patent protected in 105 countries worldwide. NGW’s mission is to break down the nutritional divide, that discriminates celiac patients (who are intolerant and sensitive to gluten) against healthy individuals. Enabling milling companies and producers worldwide to detoxify gluten through the proprietary methodology will progressively overcome the traditional gluten free products and make all individuals part of the gluten friendly revolution.

Microphyt

Grant in 2016
Microphyt is a company focused on researching, developing, producing, and marketing natural algae-based products. It specializes in creating bioactive dietary supplements aimed at promoting weight loss and supporting brain health. The company utilizes an industrial-scale supply of microalgae biomass and extracts, ensuring the preservation of cell integrity while achieving commercial quantities of slow-growing or biofilm-forming species. This approach enables Microphyt to effectively cater to the demands of healthcare industries, particularly in the personal care and food sectors.

Citrage

Grant in 2016
Citrage is a research and development company focused on health nutrition, particularly for individuals over the age of 50. In collaboration with Paris Descartes University, Citrage formulates dietary and oral nutritional supplements aimed at addressing age-related muscle loss and malnutrition. Its flagship products include 100% L-Citrulline, a nonprotein amino acid that enhances muscle protein synthesis, and MyoCIT, designed to help young seniors maintain muscle mass and overall quality of life as they age. Additionally, Citrage offers ProteoCIT, which targets frail elderly individuals, assisting in the prevention and treatment of undernutrition and sarcopenia. Through its innovative products, Citrage aims to support the autonomy and well-being of seniors.

Axeb Biotech

Grant in 2016
Axeb Biotech, based in Barcelona, Spain, is an agrobiotechnological company focused on research, development, and manufacturing of biochemical products for the agricultural sector in Latin America. The company specializes in enhancing plant health and crop yields sustainably, offering a range of solutions including organic chelated minerals for animal feeding, adsorbents for mycotoxins, and various antistress molecules for plants. Additionally, Axeb Biotech provides biostimulants that promote growth and resilience against environmental stresses such as salinity and drought. With over 25 years of experience in biostimulants and plant nutrition, Axeb Biotech aims to address customer needs in sustainable agriculture while optimizing agricultural productivity. The company’s name reflects its commitment to resilience and sustainability, inspired by vegetation that thrives in harsh conditions.

AlgaEnergy

Venture Round in 2016
AlgaEnergy S.A., established in 2007 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, is a microalgae biotechnology company. It specializes in developing and producing a range of products derived from microalgae and cyanobacteria, including agricultural biostimulants (AgriAlgae), cosmetics, and biofuels. The company's solutions cater to diverse markets such as aquaculture, agriculture, nutrition, cosmetics, and biofuels. AlgaEnergy operates subsidiaries in several countries, including the United States, Mexico, India, and Brazil. It is backed by prominent investors, including IBERDROLA, a global leader in renewable energy. The company's mission is guided by a robust R&D program, led by renowned scientists, aiming to harness the potential of microalgae for innovative, sustainable products.

PENTABIOL SL

Venture Round in 2016
PentaBiol S.L. is a Spanish company founded in 2013 that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of nutritional postbiotic products aimed at enhancing the digestive health, immune defenses, and productivity of livestock. The company offers a diverse range of products tailored for various animal categories, including lactating and transition stages, growth and fattening phases, milk production, breeding sows, piglets, slow growth, laying hens, and cuniculture. One of its notable innovations is PROBISAN, a fermented fodder improver that has demonstrated superior performance compared to leading competitors. Extensive independent testing on commercial swine farms revealed that piglets fed PROBISAN consumed 10% less feed while achieving 4% greater growth, resulting in a 14% yield advantage. PentaBiol's focus on optimizing nutritional and immunological functions through innovative feed solutions contributes significantly to the health and productivity of livestock operations.

Delacon Biotechnik

Grant in 2016
Delacon Biotechnik specializes in the production of plant-based phytogenic feed additives for the livestock and aquaculture industries. The company manufactures a variety of products, including herbs, spices, and essential oils, aimed at enhancing animal health and performance. In addition to its product offerings, Delacon provides research and development services, allowing clients to access a diverse range of effective natural ingredients. Through its innovative solutions, Delacon contributes to improved health and productivity in livestock, supporting sustainable practices within the agricultural sector.

NapiFeryn BioTech

Grant in 2015
NapiFeryn BioTech specializes in the extraction of protein from waste streams generated during rapeseed oil production. The company employs advanced biorefinery technology to convert these side streams into functional and nutritional protein isolates and concentrates. This innovative process is more sustainable and efficient compared to traditional methods, enabling the production of high-quality, plant-based proteins. NapiFeryn's products serve as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to animal-derived proteins, making them suitable for a variety of applications in both food and feed industries. Through its focus on sustainability, NapiFeryn BioTech supports oil mills and food producers in the development of natural bio proteins, addressing the growing demand for environmentally friendly protein sources.

Molino Favero

Grant in 2015
Molino Favero is a food-industry production facility specializing in gluten-free flour and ingredients derived from ancient grains, legumes, and corn. It processes pre-cooked and pre-gelatinized flour mixes and semifinished flours for professional culinary and industrial use, offering products in various forms from micronized to pregelatinized, including toasted flours and rice, pulses, and corn variants. The company emphasizes quality through an optical scanning-based cleaning process, enhancing flavor, color, aroma, and texture across applications.

Microphyt

Grant in 2015
Microphyt is a company focused on researching, developing, producing, and marketing natural algae-based products. It specializes in creating bioactive dietary supplements aimed at promoting weight loss and supporting brain health. The company utilizes an industrial-scale supply of microalgae biomass and extracts, ensuring the preservation of cell integrity while achieving commercial quantities of slow-growing or biofilm-forming species. This approach enables Microphyt to effectively cater to the demands of healthcare industries, particularly in the personal care and food sectors.

Pharmia

Grant in 2015
Pharmia is a contract manufacturer and developer of nutritional supplements and healthcare products. The company specializes in product development, continuously innovating formulations, flavors, and applications, while maintaining a strong focus on quality, know-how, and service. It serves main food-supplement brands in Finland and neighboring markets, delivering manufacturing and development capabilities to pharmaceutical companies and healthcare wholesalers. In addition to food supplements, its portfolio includes vitamins and minerals, probiotics, and flu treatment products, as well as CE-marked medical devices. Through its development and manufacturing capabilities, Pharmia supports access to medications and wellness solutions for its customers, combining scientific expertise with a service concept aimed at reliable delivery and product quality.
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