Food-tech in ultrasound-accelerated fermentation

Developed a plug-and-play retrofit device that uses ultrasound stimulation to accelerate industrial fermentation cycles by up to 30%, without altering the genetics of the microorganisms or the culture medium. The device lets producers extract one additional fermentation cycle per tank, per month, using an amount of energy comparable to a household light bulb. The company monetizes through a hybrid model: a one-time installation fee (roughly 30% of the cost of a new bioreactor) plus a variable fee on every extra cycle enabled. Having proven the technology in craft brewing, now is expanding into yeast and microalgae biomass production and alternative-protein fermentation, backed by a co-financed research partnership with the University of Rome Tor Vergata (three PhD programs) and a peer-reviewed publication on its sono-photobioreactor.