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.

Kristalina Georgieva

Vice President

Past deals in Nutrition

Planktovie

Grant in 2019
Planktovie develops and markets nutritional solutions that meet the highest standards for the maintenance of aquatic organisms.

SagaNatura

Grant in 2019
SagaNatura is a dynamic Icelandic biotech company, located in one of the most pristine environments on earth – Iceland. SagaNatura focuses on development, production and export of health product from premium Icelandic ingredients. SagaNatura is a leading Icelandic dynamic biotech company, located in one of the most pristine environments on earth – Iceland. SagaNatura‘s focuses on and produces the Icelandic pure, natural form the wild growing organic herb Archangelica Angelica and high-quality Astaxanthin. SagaNatura offers consumer products Icelandic origin that is high quality, safe and vegan-friendly. SagaNatura has two major brands, SagaMedica (est. 2000) and KeyNatura (est. 2014).

Better Juice

Grant in 2019
Better Juice was founded in 2017 by a team of prestigious food industry professionals: a biochemist and microbiology academician with extensive experience in product development. The company is supported by The Kitchen FoodTech Hub – Strauss Group’s incubator, whose goal is to nourish promising food-tech ventures that can disrupt the global food system – making it more productive, more affordable, more sustainable and healthier. ​ Better Juice gives consumers what they are looking for: simple ways to reduce sugar in their diets. Popular juices such as orange and apple juice have 6 teaspoons (25 grams) of sugar per 1-cup serving (250 ml). Grape juice has up to 14 teaspoons. The Better Juice solution lets industrial juice producers lower or eliminate sugar in one simple step.

Yooji

Grant in 2019
Yooji offers delicious meals in frozen portions for babies. Their recipes are prepared with organic ingredients or sustainable peaches, no additives, no added salt, no gluten. Thanks to a gentle cooking and fast freezing, the nutritional qualities and tastes are preserved. Regulate baby and help him grow well? A child's play with their small pebbles easy to dose.

NapiFeryn BioTech

Grant in 2019
NapiFeryn BioTech specializes in extracting protein from waste streams generated during rapeseed oil production. The company employs innovative biorefinery technology that enables a more sustainable and efficient extraction process compared to traditional methods. This approach results in high-quality protein isolates and concentrates that serve as functional and nutritional alternatives to animal-derived proteins. NapiFeryn's products are versatile and can be utilized in a variety of applications, catering to the needs of oil mills and food producers seeking to develop sustainable bio proteins.

GreenFood50 B.V.

Grant in 2019
GreenFood50 B.V. makes an innovative quinoa ingredients for tasty, sustainable & healthy food for a growing world population.

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 natural food ingredients that offer clinically proven health benefits. The company specializes in precision prebiotic fibers derived from crops, which are designed to enhance immunity and support various physiological processes in the human body. By collaborating with food industry partners, NutriLeads aims to identify promising lead ingredients and create sustainable production methods. The company also initiates scientific and clinical programs to validate the health effects of its ingredients, facilitating their integration into dietary supplements and specialized functional food and beverage products for consumers. Through these efforts, NutriLeads strives to advance nutritional health innovation across the food sector.

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.

YuScale

Grant in 2018
uScale app and online service determines the nutritional composition of a complete meal – in particular carbohydrates for diabetics. Simple, secure and fast.

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.

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 specializes in the research, development, production, and marketing of natural algae-based products aimed at enhancing health and wellness. The company focuses on creating bioactive dietary supplements that support weight loss and brain health. Utilizing an industrial-scale supply of microalgae biomass and extracts, Microphyt ensures the preservation of cell integrity while producing commercial quantities of slow-growing or biofilm-forming species. This approach enables the healthcare industry to effectively meet the demands of personal care and food products, positioning Microphyt as a key player in the market for natural health solutions.

KeyNatura

Grant in 2016
The process line is fully contained and is easily controllable using sustainable production from renewable resources in Iceland. The process is based on extensive research and development by the Keynatura team. Keynatura's production is a clean label all in-house process minimizing the risk of contamination, enabling top quality delivery every time. Keynatura is an expert in the extraction of active substances from algae, leading to highly active and stable astaxanthin products with extensive shelf life.

Citrage

Grant in 2016
Citrage is a research and development company focused on health nutrition, specifically for individuals over 50 years old. Collaborating with Paris Descartes University, Citrage formulates dietary and oral nutritional supplements aimed at preventing age-related issues such as malnutrition and muscle wasting. Its flagship products include 100% L-Citrulline, a nonprotein amino acid that enhances muscle protein synthesis and aids in muscle maintenance, and MyoCIT, designed to help young seniors combat muscle loss, fatigue, and maintain an active lifestyle. Additionally, ProteoCIT serves frail elderly individuals, offering support in the prevention or treatment of undernutrition and sarcopenia. Ultimately, Citrage's mission is to help enhance the autonomy and quality of life for older adults.

AlgaEnergy

Venture Round in 2016
AlgaEnergy is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of microalgae technology. It specializes in creating and marketing innovative products derived from microalgae, which include nutritional supplements, agricultural solutions, and cosmetic ingredients. The company is led by a team of experienced scientists and business professionals, with Prof. Miguel García Guerrero, a notable expert in the field of plant biochemistry and molecular biology, serving as a key advisor. AlgaEnergy also collaborates with IBERDROLA, a leader in renewable energy, which has been a shareholder and technology partner since the company's inception. Through its advanced research and development initiatives, AlgaEnergy aims to contribute to sustainable practices and the generation of clean energy.

NapiFeryn BioTech

Grant in 2015
NapiFeryn BioTech specializes in extracting protein from waste streams generated during rapeseed oil production. The company employs innovative biorefinery technology that enables a more sustainable and efficient extraction process compared to traditional methods. This approach results in high-quality protein isolates and concentrates that serve as functional and nutritional alternatives to animal-derived proteins. NapiFeryn's products are versatile and can be utilized in a variety of applications, catering to the needs of oil mills and food producers seeking to develop sustainable bio proteins.

Microphyt

Grant in 2015
Microphyt specializes in the research, development, production, and marketing of natural algae-based products aimed at enhancing health and wellness. The company focuses on creating bioactive dietary supplements that support weight loss and brain health. Utilizing an industrial-scale supply of microalgae biomass and extracts, Microphyt ensures the preservation of cell integrity while producing commercial quantities of slow-growing or biofilm-forming species. This approach enables the healthcare industry to effectively meet the demands of personal care and food products, positioning Microphyt as a key player in the market for natural health solutions.

Pharmia

Grant in 2015
Pharmia specializes in the development and manufacturing of nutritional supplements and healthcare supplies, focusing on innovation and product development. The company serves pharmaceutical companies and wholesalers, particularly in Finland and neighboring regions, offering a diverse product portfolio that includes vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and flu treatment products. Pharmia is dedicated to continuous quality improvement and the enhancement of product knowledge, ensuring that its offerings effectively address various health needs. Through its commitment to research and development, Pharmia aims to provide effective solutions in the healthcare sector.
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