Project description
Feeding the future with fermentation
Feeding a growing global population sustainably is a major challenge of our time. Traditional farming already occupies most of the world’s arable land and is a major source of greenhouse-gas emissions. However, demand for protein is expected to rise by 70 % by 2050. With this in mind, MOA Foodtech is using AI-driven fermentation to transform food industry by-products into high-quality, customisable protein ingredients. Its proprietary platform avoids GMOs and regulatory hurdles while slashing environmental impact. Backed by major players like Barilla and Nestlé, and supported by the EIC Accelerator, MOA is scaling to bring its sustainable food solutions to market.
Objective
MOA Foodtech: Pioneering Sustainable Food Solutions
Founded in 2020, MOA Foodtech is revolutionizing the food industry by creating sustainable proteins and ingredients to address global challenges. Backed by €4.26 million in venture capital and €1.928 million in grants, we are supported by leading investors like Barilla and ICOS Capital. With 27 pilot projects and 5 license agreements with major players like Nestlé and Barilla, MOA is shaping the future of food production.
The Global Food Challenge
By 2050, the world’s population will hit 9.2 billion, driving a 70% increase in protein demand. Traditional agriculture, which already occupies 77% of global farmland and contributes up to 30% of greenhouse gas emissions, cannot sustainably meet this need. MOA’s solution offers an alternative through innovative fermentation techniques, drastically reducing environmental impact.
MOA’s Breakthrough Technology
Our Non-GMO Directed Fermentation platform combines the benefits of both biomass and precision fermentation, without regulatory delays. Powered by our AI platform, Albatros, it allows us to produce high-quality, customizable ingredients using pre-approved microorganisms, ensuring faster, cost-effective production. This innovation positions us as a leader in sustainable food ingredients, with products that are scalable and market-ready.
High-Growth Potential
MOA operates in the fast-growing €511 billion food ingredients market, targeting a Serviceable Obtainable Market of €516 million in Europe and North America. We seek €2.258 million in grant funding and €12.5 million in equity from the EIC Accelerator to scale production and drive commercialization. With our cutting-edge technology and a clear growth strategy, MOA is set to lead the future of sustainable food innovation.
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- natural sciences biological sciences biochemistry biomolecules proteins
- agricultural sciences agriculture, forestry, and fisheries agriculture
- natural sciences biological sciences microbiology
- engineering and technology industrial biotechnology bioprocessing technologies fermentation
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HORIZON.3.1 - The European Innovation Council (EIC)
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-EIC-2024-ACCELERATOR-02
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31110 Noain Navarra
Spain
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