European Innovation Council

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.

FreezeM is a company focused on advancing the use of insects as a sustainable protein source for the animal feed industry. Recognizing the potential of insects to address the growing demand for alternative protein, FreezeM develops innovative preservation technologies that facilitate large-scale freezing of insect species. This process aims to create a reliable supply of ready-to-use suspended neonates and frozen eggs, akin to agricultural seed production, which can overcome challenges related to availability, cost, and regulatory constraints. By establishing global stocks of beneficial insects, FreezeM supports various applications, including protein for animal feed, biological pest control, and species preservation, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable food system.

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.

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.

FreezeM is a company focused on advancing the use of insects as a sustainable protein source for the animal feed industry. Recognizing the potential of insects to address the growing demand for alternative protein, FreezeM develops innovative preservation technologies that facilitate large-scale freezing of insect species. This process aims to create a reliable supply of ready-to-use suspended neonates and frozen eggs, akin to agricultural seed production, which can overcome challenges related to availability, cost, and regulatory constraints. By establishing global stocks of beneficial insects, FreezeM supports various applications, including protein for animal feed, biological pest control, and species preservation, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable food system.

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.

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.

IonKraft, a German technology company, specializes in plasma coating for multi-material plastic containers. Their innovative plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition process enables recyclability of complex packaging, serving industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemicals. By promoting material reduction and reuse, IonKraft aims to enhance performance while lowering costs, with support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.

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.

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.

FreezeM is a company focused on advancing the use of insects as a sustainable protein source for the animal feed industry. Recognizing the potential of insects to address the growing demand for alternative protein, FreezeM develops innovative preservation technologies that facilitate large-scale freezing of insect species. This process aims to create a reliable supply of ready-to-use suspended neonates and frozen eggs, akin to agricultural seed production, which can overcome challenges related to availability, cost, and regulatory constraints. By establishing global stocks of beneficial insects, FreezeM supports various applications, including protein for animal feed, biological pest control, and species preservation, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable food system.

FreezeM is a company focused on advancing the use of insects as a sustainable protein source for the animal feed industry. Recognizing the potential of insects to address the growing demand for alternative protein, FreezeM develops innovative preservation technologies that facilitate large-scale freezing of insect species. This process aims to create a reliable supply of ready-to-use suspended neonates and frozen eggs, akin to agricultural seed production, which can overcome challenges related to availability, cost, and regulatory constraints. By establishing global stocks of beneficial insects, FreezeM supports various applications, including protein for animal feed, biological pest control, and species preservation, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable food system.

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.

Lactips produces biodegradable thermoplastic pellets derived from milk protein. These pellets are used by clients as a sustainable alternative to oil-based products in various plastic applications.

Lactips produces biodegradable thermoplastic pellets derived from milk protein. These pellets are used by clients as a sustainable alternative to oil-based products in various plastic applications.

Cellugy is a biotechnology company developing cellulose-based materials to replace single-use plastics. It uses a fermentation platform that converts renewable resources into natural bio-cellulose, delivering cellulose with quality comparable to natural sources while offering competitive economics and a smaller environmental footprint. By substituting petrochemicals in products with this bio-cellulose, the company aims to maintain production momentum and performance. The technology enables the production of different grades and qualities of cellulose, enabling applications across multiple industries, including personal care, packaging, textiles, and food. The company focuses on providing sustainable alternatives and reducing reliance on fossil-based plastics, positioning itself at the intersection of materials science and circular economy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Antofénol is a post-harvest biocontrol company focused on reducing losses in agricultural produce, particularly in viticulture. The company specializes in the ecological eco-extraction of plant matter, utilizing innovative techniques such as microwaves, ultrasonics, vacuum, and mixing to develop tailored chemical compositions. Antofénol offers services that include eco-extraction, anti-fungal testing, and biochemical characterization, allowing harvesters to effectively protect fruits and vegetables from fungal and mold infestations. Through its approach, Antofénol aims to valorize viticultural waste while promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Antofénol is a post-harvest biocontrol company focused on reducing losses in agricultural produce, particularly in viticulture. The company specializes in the ecological eco-extraction of plant matter, utilizing innovative techniques such as microwaves, ultrasonics, vacuum, and mixing to develop tailored chemical compositions. Antofénol offers services that include eco-extraction, anti-fungal testing, and biochemical characterization, allowing harvesters to effectively protect fruits and vegetables from fungal and mold infestations. Through its approach, Antofénol aims to valorize viticultural waste while promoting sustainable agricultural practices.