Top 50 Crop Production in Finland

Develops a hyperspectral satellite constellation combined with AI-driven analytics to provide near-real-time global data on crop health, carbon sequestration, and environmental changes. This enables businesses, governments, and insurers to make informed decisions, optimize resource management, and improve risk assessment with sub-daily insights from 100 microsatellites by 2030.

Solar Foods produces Solein, a protein derived from a single microorganism using air, electricity, and fermentation, eliminating the need for traditional agricultural resources. This technology addresses the inefficiencies of conventional protein production by providing a sustainable and resource-efficient alternative that can be used in various food applications.

Enifer produces PEKILO®, a mycoprotein derived from fungal fermentation that utilizes agrifood industry byproducts, providing a sustainable protein source with a balanced amino acid profile. This technology reduces greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption compared to traditional animal and soy proteins, addressing the need for environmentally friendly dietary options in aquafeed, pet food, and food production.

Quanturi provides wireless temperature monitoring systems specifically designed for fermentable materials such as hay, compost, and grain. These solutions prevent spontaneous combustion, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and enhance material quality through continuous data analysis and real-time alerts.

NPHarvest utilizes proprietary technology based on hydrophobic membrane stripping and calcium precipitation to recover nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater streams. This process efficiently captures key nutrients, converting them into high-quality ammonia salt and calcium phosphate suitable for fertilizer production. The result is reduced environmental impact for municipalities and industries while creating valuable resources for agriculture.

Happy Plant Protein offers a proprietary extrusion technology for efficient and cost-effective production of customizable plant protein ingredients. This platform leverages existing dry extrusion infrastructure to deliver enhanced protein and fiber content with superior texture, enabling food manufacturers to scale their plant-based product lines sustainably.

Carbo Culture develops proprietary Carbolysis™ reactors that convert waste biomass into stable biochar, effectively sequestering carbon for centuries while generating renewable energy. This technology provides a scalable solution for carbon removal, addressing the urgent need to reduce atmospheric CO2 levels and combat climate change.

Origin by Ocean utilizes sustainable harvesting and biorefining processes to convert invasive marine biomass, such as algae and bladder wrack, into functional ingredients for various industries, including food, cosmetics, and agriculture. The company addresses the overgrowth of harmful algae in oceans, providing eco-friendly alternatives to traditional raw materials while promoting ocean health.

The startup operates a bioproducts factory in Paltamo that produces bleached pulp while generating renewable energy from biomass. This facility supports sustainable forest management by providing clients with the resources needed for the long-term cultivation and utilization of economic forests.

ExpandFibre develops sustainable bioproducts by upgrading pulp fibers, hemicellulose, and lignin sourced from straw and northern wood into textile fibers and other biomaterials. This approach addresses the demand for high-volume, low-carbon alternatives to fossil-based products in the textile industry.

Finnforel cultivates rainbow trout using a land-based Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS), eliminating environmental pollution from traditional sea farming. By integrating processing and packaging near consumers, they deliver exceptionally fresh trout year-round while minimizing food waste and logistical impact.

The startup has developed a low-temperature electrolysis technology that converts CO emissions into fossil-free e-fuels and chemicals using renewable electricity. This process provides industries such as aviation and manufacturing with cost-effective, sustainable feedstocks, addressing the need for cleaner alternatives to traditional fossil fuels.

The startup develops green hydrogen and power-to-gas projects that produce renewable synthetic methane from green hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide. This technology enables the decarbonization of the heavy transportation sector by establishing a clean P2X gas production and distribution network in Finland, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

This company produces Bioalbumen®, an animal-free egg protein derived through precision fermentation. This ingredient offers the full functionality and nutrition of traditional egg whites, providing food manufacturers with a reliable and sustainable alternative. Bioalbumen® enhances supply chain resilience and supports ESG goals through reduced resource consumption compared to conventional egg production.

Volare upcycles industrial food waste using black soldier fly bioreactors to produce high-quality protein, oil, and fertilizer ingredients for aquafeeds, pet food, and agriculture. This process reduces nutrient waste in the food system while providing sustainable alternatives to traditional feed and fertilizer sources.

CollectiveCrunch utilizes AI and machine learning to provide accurate, scalable forest inventories and monitor forest health, enabling data-driven decision-making for sustainable forest management. The platform addresses the challenges of assessing biodiversity and carbon storage, essential for maintaining resilient forests in the face of climate change.

This startup develops a data-driven technology platform for organic vertical farming, enabling year-round cultivation of fruits and vegetables in controlled modular greenhouses. By optimizing environmental conditions and automating growth processes, the system allows entrepreneurs to produce fresh herbs, berries, and edible flowers locally, addressing the challenges of food supply and seasonal limitations.

Foodiq utilizes a proprietary technology for small-batch production of plant-based and dairy products, ensuring that raw materials retain their nutrients and natural flavors without additives. This approach addresses the need for clean label, nutritionally enhanced foods by enabling manufacturers to innovate and test products locally.

Enifer upcycles agri-food by-products into PEKILO® mycoprotein, a sustainable, high-protein ingredient for animal feed and human food. This fermented fungal protein offers a neutral taste and significantly lower environmental impact compared to traditional protein sources.

This company develops and produces sustainable biotechnological systems for industrial applications. They offer research and development services to help organizations create environmentally friendly products and processes, supporting the green transition.

This startup develops vertical farming technology that utilizes hydroponics and controlled environment agriculture to produce fresh herbs and leafy greens indoors. By enabling sustainable food production for wholesale, restaurant, and retail sectors, the company addresses the challenges of food scarcity and environmental impact in traditional agriculture.

CH-Bioforce has developed BIOFORSENSE®, a biomass fractionation technology that gently extracts cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin from various feedstocks in a single process. This technology provides high-purity biomaterials for industries such as textiles and packaging, addressing the need for sustainable raw materials in the production of eco-friendly products.

Orijin provides a cloud‑native platform that combines offline‑first mobile data capture, batch tracking, and digital payment tools to give agribusinesses end‑to‑end traceability of smallholder supply chains. Its AI‑driven geospatial engine automatically scores deforestation and legal risk, generating compliance statements for regulations such as EUDR and CSDDD, while APIs and dashboards enable real‑time operational insight and integration with existing ERP systems.

Manna Insect provides technology for upcycling organic waste into high-protein animal feed and organic fertilizer using black soldier fly larvae in climate-controlled farming units. Their Manna MIND system optimizes production efficiency through automated monitoring and control, enabling local businesses to convert waste sustainably and profitably.

The startup operates a biorefinery that utilizes pine oil distillation to produce crude fatty acids, turpentine, and pine resin, which serve as renewable raw materials for biofuels and biochemicals. By replacing fossil raw materials with responsibly sourced alternatives, the company addresses the environmental impact of traditional resource extraction.

The startup develops scalable biogas systems that convert food waste into renewable energy and organic fertilizer through anaerobic digestion. This technology enables businesses to efficiently manage waste while generating energy and reducing their carbon footprint.

Granulous converts spent brewery grain into a bio‑composite pellet that can be processed on standard injection‑moulding equipment, providing a drop‑in, home‑compostable alternative to fossil‑based plastics. The material matches the mechanical performance of polypropylene for short‑life items such as agricultural accessories and consumer‑goods packaging while delivering a lower lifecycle carbon footprint. By using a renewable feedstock, the solution enables manufacturers to meet sustainability targets without changing tooling.

This startup operates a sustainable food platform that transforms edible side streams into natural umami flavoring components through a carbon-negative, closed-loop system. By enabling home cooks, food service providers, and industrial clients to utilize circular ingredients, the company promotes sustainability while enhancing plant-based food offerings.

MetGen supplies custom bio‑based enzymes and enzyme blends for biorefineries and pulp‑paper mills, improving biomass hydrolysis, lignin fractionation, and downstream bioconversions. Its ENZINE® platform accelerates enzyme discovery and scale‑up to pilot scale within a year, while licensing and contract‑manufacturing options enable on‑site production or bulk supply. The company also offers enzymatic routes (PURECO™) that convert sugars into platform chemicals such as glucosone and FDCA for renewable plastics.

ProFarm develops biological fertilizers and crop protection solutions that enhance crop nutrition and health while promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Their products integrate easily with existing farming operations, addressing the need for effective, environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional chemical inputs.

This startup utilizes advanced processing techniques to transform under-utilized small fish from the Baltic Sea into nutritious and affordable food products. By connecting local vendors with fresh fish supplies, the company enhances the sustainability of the fish industry while providing customers with healthier dietary options.

The startup operates a precision fermentation facility in Espoo, Finland, providing scale-up piloting services for the fermentation of materials, chemicals, food, and feed. This enables companies to efficiently transition their biotech innovations from laboratory-scale to commercial production, addressing the challenges of scalability in the biotechnology sector.

Netled offers a turn‑key vertical farming platform that integrates high‑efficiency LED lighting, closed‑loop hydroponic nutrient recirculation, and precision climate control within modular rack systems for dense, year‑round production of leafy greens and herbs. Integrated IoT sensors and cloud‑based AI analytics optimize growth cycles, reducing water, energy, and labor inputs while delivering consistent, pesticide‑free produce to commercial growers, retailers, and food‑service distributors.

The startup provides a data intermediation service that enhances operational capabilities by offering communal data management for situational awareness, delivery security, and supply chain efficiency. This enables businesses to effectively utilize data, improving decision-making and operational performance.

FimusKraft provides a modular, fully automated bioenergy plant that utilizes a horizontal bio-fermentation process to convert biowaste into biogas, electricity, heat, and organic fertilizer. This technology enables biowaste producers to efficiently transform waste into valuable energy and raw materials, reducing disposal costs and carbon footprints.

The startup develops biotechnologies that convert cellulose into high-value bioproducts for industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and textiles. By providing sustainable alternatives, the company addresses the need for carbon-neutral solutions to mitigate global warming while delivering economic and environmental benefits.

Yield Systems has developed a patented AI video intelligence platform that accurately recognizes any object in video footage, achieving over 98% accuracy without the need for extensive real-life data. This technology enables retailers to conduct precise in-store inventories multiple times a day and allows plant breeders to track growth across numerous trial plots without requiring trained personnel.

Synbeyond provides integrated urban farming and photobioreactor systems that convert industrial wastewater and CO2 emissions into valuable microalgae biomass. Our solutions enable businesses to adopt circular economy principles, reducing their environmental impact while creating new revenue streams from waste valorization.

SuperGround utilizes a proprietary food processing technology to upcycle poultry and fish bones into high-quality, sustainable food products, enhancing production efficiency and minimizing waste. This approach addresses the challenge of food waste in the meat industry while providing a profitable solution for food production companies facing increasing sustainability demands.

KOKO Forest utilizes satellite technology and artificial intelligence to provide precise forest analytics based on scientific research. The platform enables forest managers to monitor ecosystem health and optimize resource management, addressing challenges related to deforestation and biodiversity loss.

Exhive is a generative AI platform that enhances product development by enabling teams to conduct extensive experimental designs with multiple variables while maintaining control over limits and targets. This approach significantly reduces go-to-market times and costs by optimizing prototype selection and improving the efficiency of R&D initiatives.

Vext offers an automated indoor garden system that uses fogponics technology to grow up to 27 plants year-round. Its integrated sensors and mobile app manage watering, nutrients, airflow, and lighting, providing consumers with convenient access to fresh produce.

Montinutra utilizes Pressurized Hot Water Extraction (PHWE) to convert certified Norway spruce sawdust, a by-product of the forest industry, into bioactive ingredients for the cosmetics and chemical sectors. This process addresses the challenge of waste management in the forest industry by transforming side streams into valuable, sustainable raw materials.

Kelluu utilizes autonomous airships to capture high-resolution aerial data, creating digital twins of environments for enhanced analysis and planning. This technology provides businesses and governments with accurate, real-time insights, enabling better decision-making and promoting sustainable practices.

Green Automation Group provides fully automated hydroponic growing systems for commercial leafy greens and herb production. Their patented NFT systems optimize plant density and resource efficiency, enabling growers to achieve higher yields with reduced labor.

The startup develops precision forestry drones equipped with remote sensors that integrate forestry expertise with artificial intelligence and big data analytics. These drones provide accurate forest data to enhance decision-making, promote biodiversity, and mitigate financial losses associated with climate change impacts.

Meeat develops MUU Fava™, a versatile cooking ingredient made from fermented fava beans, designed to provide a gut-friendly, plant-based protein alternative. This product addresses the demand for sustainable, allergen-free food options while offering a simple ingredient list that enhances culinary creativity.

The startup operates an automated sampling platform that enables biomass power plants to efficiently collect and analyze raw material samples, enhancing biomass quality management. This system reduces emissions by providing accurate data for optimizing fuel usage and ensuring compliance with environmental standards.

CirPa Panels provides bio-based acoustic panels made from agricultural waste and forest side-streams, offering sustainable sound management for architectural spaces. These compostable and microplastic-free panels deliver enhanced acoustic performance and are customizable for easy integration.

Grainsense has developed a hand-held device that utilizes Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy for precise measurement of protein, moisture, oil, and carbohydrate contents in grains and oilseeds. This technology enables farmers and grain traders to obtain instant quality assessments on-site, facilitating informed decision-making during harvest and processing.