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ÄIO

Tallinn, Harju County, Estoniaaio.bio ↗

Ownership: Private
Employees: ~16
Development stage: Preclinical

Overview

ÄIO has developed a proprietary fermentation process using engineered yeast strains to convert industrial side streams (e.g., sawdust sugars, dairy waste) into sustainable fats and oils. The company has three main product lines—encapsulated oil, red oil, and buttery fats—targeting the replacement of palm oil, coconut fat, and animal fats in food products. Their technology reduces land use by up to 97% and water consumption by up to tenfold compared to conventional methods. They have secured €6.1M in funding for scaling up with a demonstration plant expected operational by 2026.

Modalities: Microbial fermentationMicrobial lipid production
Industry: Non-Drug Biotech

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Over 120 partners including major food manufacturersSuppliers of industrial residuesProduct testers across the food, cosmetics, and household goods sectors

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