European Innovation Council

Brevel develops innovative cultivation technology for sustainable, low-cost production of microalgae. Its high-tech, indoor, automated systems use internal illumination to achieve over 90% cost reduction and up to 200 times higher yields compared to traditional methods. Brevel targets various markets where microalgae-derived products are in demand.

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.

FarmInsect GmbH, established in 2019 and headquartered in Bergkirchen, Germany, specializes in automated insect breeding systems. The company develops machines and IoT solutions that enable regional farmers to rear insects on-site for use as animal feed, primarily for chickens, pigs, and fish. This sustainable approach aims to replace imported soy or fishmeal with locally produced protein feed, thereby enhancing the efficiency of animal husbandry while reducing environmental impact.

Aviwell is a company focused on enhancing animal health and growth through the development of natural and sustainable solutions. Utilizing a microbiota-based platform powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, Aviwell operates at the intersection of digital and life sciences. The company aims to provide insights that improve animal health and performance while addressing the agri-food industry's challenges in sustainably feeding a growing global population. By prioritizing health and sustainability, Aviwell seeks to offer effective solutions at a reduced cost, ultimately contributing to better nourishment for the planet.

Saia Agrobotics develops autonomous greenhouse and indoor agriculture robots designed to automate harvest and crop-handling tasks in horticulture. Its AI-powered systems enable local, healthy fresh produce production by supporting harvest and crop management, improving efficiency and consistency in controlled environments. The company's solutions aim to make indoor farming accessible and affordable, allowing farmers to control climate and shield crops from external changes, thereby achieving better yields with less land. The technology addresses food security by enabling climate-resilient, high-quality production through automation.

Saia Agrobotics develops autonomous greenhouse and indoor agriculture robots designed to automate harvest and crop-handling tasks in horticulture. Its AI-powered systems enable local, healthy fresh produce production by supporting harvest and crop management, improving efficiency and consistency in controlled environments. The company's solutions aim to make indoor farming accessible and affordable, allowing farmers to control climate and shield crops from external changes, thereby achieving better yields with less land. The technology addresses food security by enabling climate-resilient, high-quality production through automation.

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.

Connecting Food is a French company established in 2016 that specializes in food technology and blockchain solutions. It has developed a platform that enables real-time tracking and auditing of food products throughout the supply chain. The company's application, LiveAudit, allows for the digital auditing of product quality as it moves through production, providing transparency and traceability. This platform empowers various stakeholders, including farmers, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers, to access detailed information about food products, such as the origin of ingredients and production practices. By utilizing blockchain technology, Connecting Food enhances trust in agricultural and finished goods, helping to maintain brand integrity and consumer confidence.

FarmInsect GmbH, established in 2019 and headquartered in Bergkirchen, Germany, specializes in automated insect breeding systems. The company develops machines and IoT solutions that enable regional farmers to rear insects on-site for use as animal feed, primarily for chickens, pigs, and fish. This sustainable approach aims to replace imported soy or fishmeal with locally produced protein feed, thereby enhancing the efficiency of animal husbandry while reducing environmental impact.

Aviwell is a company focused on enhancing animal health and growth through the development of natural and sustainable solutions. Utilizing a microbiota-based platform powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, Aviwell operates at the intersection of digital and life sciences. The company aims to provide insights that improve animal health and performance while addressing the agri-food industry's challenges in sustainably feeding a growing global population. By prioritizing health and sustainability, Aviwell seeks to offer effective solutions at a reduced cost, ultimately contributing to better nourishment for the planet.

Connecting Food is a French company established in 2016 that specializes in food technology and blockchain solutions. It has developed a platform that enables real-time tracking and auditing of food products throughout the supply chain. The company's application, LiveAudit, allows for the digital auditing of product quality as it moves through production, providing transparency and traceability. This platform empowers various stakeholders, including farmers, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers, to access detailed information about food products, such as the origin of ingredients and production practices. By utilizing blockchain technology, Connecting Food enhances trust in agricultural and finished goods, helping to maintain brand integrity and consumer confidence.

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 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.

Aviwell is a company focused on enhancing animal health and growth through the development of natural and sustainable solutions. Utilizing a microbiota-based platform powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, Aviwell operates at the intersection of digital and life sciences. The company aims to provide insights that improve animal health and performance while addressing the agri-food industry's challenges in sustainably feeding a growing global population. By prioritizing health and sustainability, Aviwell seeks to offer effective solutions at a reduced cost, ultimately contributing to better nourishment for the planet.

FarmInsect GmbH, established in 2019 and headquartered in Bergkirchen, Germany, specializes in automated insect breeding systems. The company develops machines and IoT solutions that enable regional farmers to rear insects on-site for use as animal feed, primarily for chickens, pigs, and fish. This sustainable approach aims to replace imported soy or fishmeal with locally produced protein feed, thereby enhancing the efficiency of animal husbandry while reducing environmental impact.

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.

Clarifruit provides an AI-powered automated quality control and data analytics platform for the fresh produce industry. The platform uses computer vision and big data to measure quality, freshness, and durability, automatically identifying, collecting, and analyzing real-time attributes of produce across external and internal characteristics. This enables objective, consistent, and cost-effective inspections, improves inspector productivity, reduces waste, and helps growers, wholesalers, retailers, and marketing companies make data-driven decisions that better align supply with customer demand and enhance profitability.

Brevel develops innovative cultivation technology for sustainable, low-cost production of microalgae. Its high-tech, indoor, automated systems use internal illumination to achieve over 90% cost reduction and up to 200 times higher yields compared to traditional methods. Brevel targets various markets where microalgae-derived products are in demand.

Brevel develops innovative cultivation technology for sustainable, low-cost production of microalgae. Its high-tech, indoor, automated systems use internal illumination to achieve over 90% cost reduction and up to 200 times higher yields compared to traditional methods. Brevel targets various markets where microalgae-derived products are in demand.

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.