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Aquaseek is a spin-off of the Polytechnic of Turin, and “Princeton University startup”, that aims to make water an unlimited and sustainable resource. To do this, it has developed and patented a technology capable of generating distilled water from atmospheric vapour in conditions of greater aridity. An Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) that collects water from air with low-temperature heat.

Essento, the Swiss edible insect pioneer, develops, produces and markets insect-based food innovations under its own brand but also for partners. The company has a large range of products, from fresh/frozen burgers to Snacks and Protein/Energy bars. Essento is dedicated to manifest insects as an alternative protein source in the European diet.

Feedect breeds and processes insects, more particularly Tenebrio molitor larvae. The main product obtained at Feedect (insect meal or insect powder) is a versatile ingredient that can be widely used in both food and feed. Combining the nature of these insects with an industrialised production system, Feedect’s products have minimum environmental impact with competitive costs. By introducing these products in the food chain, they contribute to their transformation, by making it more efficient and circular.

Hermetia Baruth GmbH is a German producer of high value protein, fat and fertilizer derived from the Black Soldier Fly (BSF). The production facility is located south of Berlin. Company was founded 2006 and had the first significant BSF colony in Europe. The research driven company aims to improve process efficiency and product quality.