VELOZBIO ai-discovered bioactives peptides production platform
VELOZBIO offers an innovative germination refinery platform that produces bioactive peptides and recombinant proteins using AI-guided sequence design and germinating yellow pea seeds. This scalable, endotoxin-free technology reduces production costs and environmental impact.
Overview
VELOZBIO has developed a cutting-edge germination refinery platform that leverages germinating yellow pea seeds for the production of bioactive peptides and recombinant proteins. Unlike traditional biomanufacturing, which relies heavily on bioreactors and is prone to endotoxin contamination, VELOZBIO uses AI-guided sequence design to express desired molecules directly in plant seeds. This results in a rapid, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly production process with reduced waste and lower cost-per-kg outputs. The platform produces not only the target bioactive compounds but also valuable co-products such as protein isolates, starch, and fiber, making it highly economical at scale.
Technical specifications
- Production Scale: 100 kg/month for recombinant products and over 1000 kg/month for sprouted protein isolate, with scalability to commodity volumes.
- Endotoxin-free: Designed to be free from LPS contamination.
- Feedstock: Utilizes non-food-chain feedstock with proprietary protocols to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Production Cycle: 16 weeks from sequence design to the first batch.
- Product Range: Capable of producing signal peptides, structural proteins, and enzyme inhibitors using a water-based extraction method, minimizing environmental impact.
Technology readiness level
VELOZBIO is currently at TRL 6, with a validated pilot facility capable of producing 100 kg/month. The technology is ready for co-development and supply partnerships, with plans for further validation and scaling to meet multi-ton annual supply needs.
About VELOZBIO
VELOZBIO is a manufacturer that specializes in producing ingredients derived from germinated grains and legumes. The company utilizes controlled germination processes to activate natural enzymes, which fundamentally alter the configuration of proteins, starches, and fibers. This process is designed to increase nutritional quality by reducing anti-nutrients and enhancing the bioavailability of essential amino acids. Furthermore, the company leverages this technology to improve the technical performance of its ingredients, specifically increasing soluble protein fractions to enhance emulsification, gelation, and solubility, while also aiming to improve texture and flavor profiles in final applications. These ingredients are developed for use in food, nutritional, and cosmetic product formulations, providing alternatives that are highly soluble and integrated easily into high-protein products. By utilizing germinated ingredients, the company helps manufacturers create food products such as nutritional bars, protein shakes, plant-based dressings, bakery goods, meat alternatives, beverages, and dairy alternatives without common issues like bitter aftertastes or grainy textures. Their solutions are engineered to support functional requirements in complex food and cosmetic formulations.
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