European Innovation Council

The European Innovation Council (EIC), established in 2020 and headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, is dedicated to supporting high-potential innovators, entrepreneurs, small enterprises, and researchers. Its primary focus is on fostering early-stage startups that demonstrate significant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts. The EIC collaborates with private investors to co-invest in ventures, particularly within the deep technology sector, aiming to drive innovation and sustainable development across Europe. By providing financial backing and resources, the EIC seeks to enhance the growth potential of promising startups and contribute to a more innovative and competitive European economy.

David Malo Jean

Director

Candace Johnson

President

Past deals in Nutrition

MOA

Grant in 2025
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

Venture Round in 2025
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.

Alkion BioInnovations

Seed Round in 2021
Alkion BioInnovations, established in March 2017, focuses on developing innovative cannabinoid and pharmaceutical active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production through large-scale plant tissue culture. The company utilizes proprietary semi-industrial technologies to produce natural plant active ingredients for pharmaceutical applications, aiming to create disruptive nutrition, non-cosmetic oil, and agrochemical products for both the pharmaceutical and agri-food sectors. In addition to its work in cannabinoid production, Alkion is also developing a novel plant-based high-intensity protein sweetener as a sugar replacement. The company has received multiple R&D grants and awards, including those from I-lab, I-Nov, and the European Innovation Council, recognizing its contributions to biotechnology and innovation.

Green Spot Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
Green Spot Technologies specializes in nutrition and sustainability by producing upcycled food ingredients. The company utilizes a fermentation platform to convert wasted fruit and vegetable by-products into low-carb flour that offers enhanced nutritional value and functionality. This innovative process results in flour that is rich in protein and dietary fiber while being low in starch, sugars, and fats. By focusing on upcycling, Green Spot Technologies aims to reduce food waste and provide healthier alternatives for clients in the food industry.

Green Spot Technologies

Grant in 2021
Green Spot Technologies specializes in nutrition and sustainability by producing upcycled food ingredients. The company utilizes a fermentation platform to convert wasted fruit and vegetable by-products into low-carb flour that offers enhanced nutritional value and functionality. This innovative process results in flour that is rich in protein and dietary fiber while being low in starch, sugars, and fats. By focusing on upcycling, Green Spot Technologies aims to reduce food waste and provide healthier alternatives for clients in the food industry.
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