MOA Foodtech is a Spanish biotechnology company producing next-generation functional ingredients through AI-driven fermentation. Its platform uses non-GMO biomass fermentation to upcycle food-industry byproducts and side streams into high-quality, sustainable proteins and ingredients. AI and machine learning optimize strain selection, fermentation conditions, and ingredient development, accelerating R&D and improving yields and consistency. By converting low-value agri-food waste into nutritious inputs, MOA addresses both food security and sustainability. The company was selected as one of 71 startups funded by the European Innovation Council, securing a €14.8 million ($15.4M) commitment in 2025 comprising an EIC Accelerator grant and EIC Fund equity, on top of an earlier Series A. It is led by co-founders Susana Sánchez, José María Elorza, and Bosco Emparanza.
MOA Foodtech
ActiveAI-driven biomass fermentation turning food waste into sustainable proteins
Total raised
$18.7M
2 rounds
Stage
Grant
Team
11-50
since 2020
Pricing
Freemium
free plan
Founded
2020
Pamplona, Spain
Agent-ready
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Non-GMO biomass fermentation
AI-optimized strain and process selection
Upcycling of agri-food byproducts
Sustainable protein production
Functional ingredient development
AI-accelerated R&D
Food-waste valorization
Scalable fermentation platform
10/100
Early
MCP server
Public API
Webhooks
OAuth 2.0
SDKs
No public agent surfaces detected yet.
— Grant $15.4M ● European Innovation Council
— Series A $3.3M ● Clave Capital
Capital network
$20M raised ·5 backers·8 network links
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- What does MOA Foodtech make?
- It uses AI-driven biomass fermentation to upcycle food-industry byproducts into sustainable proteins and functional ingredients.
- How does AI help?
- AI and machine learning optimize strain selection, fermentation conditions, and ingredient development.
- What funding did MOA secure?
- It secured a €14.8M ($15.4M) EIC commitment in 2025 (grant plus EIC Fund equity), on top of an earlier Series A.
- Where is MOA based?
- MOA Foodtech is based in Pamplona, Spain.
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