Imagine a factory that eats pollution and turns it into food. This technology uses microalgae to suck CO2 out of the air and transform it into a tasteless, colorless protein powder. It works like a high-tech greenhouse that creates a clean alternative to soy or animal proteins without needing vast fields of land.
Global protein demand will rise by over 70% by 2050, while current animal and plant sources are too resource-intensive or have poor sensory qualities.
A TRL 8 demo fermentation system and a carbon-negative, tasteless, and colorless protein ingredient called MEY™.
If you are a food producer dealing with volatile soy prices and high carbon footprints — this project developed MEY™ protein that absorbs ~2.4 kg CO2 per 1 kg produced. It acts as a binder or egg replacer without changing the taste or color of your product.
If you are an industrial site dealing with Scope 1 CO2 emissions — this project developed a bioconversion system that turns waste gas into a high-value protein. This transforms a costly emission problem into a revenue stream of food-grade ingredients.
If you are a protein producer dealing with land and water scarcity — this project developed a fermentation method that uses 99% less land and 98% less water than soy. It provides a non-GMO, allergen-free protein source with 200x higher yields.
The project projects approximately €190M in revenue and the creation of 170 jobs by 2029.
The project aims for a demo-scale output of 22 t/year and has already achieved pilot runs producing ~50 kg of food-grade protein per week.
The project utilizes IP-protected Hybrid Vertical Microalgae Fermentation (HVF) technology and includes objectives for further IP growth.
The project is pursuing FSSC 22000 certification and ensuring regulatory readiness for human consumption.
Based on available project data, it is 30x more land-efficient and uses 98% less water than soy, though specific price per kg is not provided.
The project is led by a single SME, SOLMEGIA MONOPROSOPI I.K.E. based in Greece. With a 100% industry ratio and no university or research partners, the consortium is lean and focused entirely on commercial application and scaling, which typically accelerates the path to market.
Contact SOLMEGIA MONOPROSOPI I.K.E. regarding MEY protein integration.
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