1. Bio2coat: Specializes in the development of natural coatings that extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Their innovative solution addresses two critical challenges in the food industry: reducing food waste and eliminating single-use plastic packaging. Bio2coat has also been recognized as one of the winners of the Fi Europe Startup Innovation Challenge 2022.
2. Néboda: Focuses on automation technology for vertical farming, enabling high-density, cost-effective cultivation systems. Their technology includes an automated robot that optimizes production times, maintains stringent quality standards, and mitigates potential contamination risks.
3. Poseidona: Led by women, Poseidona transforms waste from algae production into innovative ingredients and proteins for plant-based foods. Their approach contributes to Spain's circular economy and has a positive impact on the marine ecosystem.
4. Mmmico: Utilizes various techniques such as fermentation, directed evolution, and artificial intelligence to swiftly develop new natural alternatives to synthetic flavorings and colors, reducing both time and cost.