African Amplified Foods
Based on the scientific discoveries of Justin Siegel, Professor and Faculty Director of the Innovation Institute for Food and Health at UC Davis, African Amplified Foods will address the enormous challenge of stunting among children under five years of age in Africa by developing a first-in-class and data-driven precision nutrition platform. By leveraging transformative technologies, including food omics and artificial intelligence (AI), the project can amplify protein bioavailability and accessibility, unlocking the creation of healthier and more nutritious African diets while embracing cultural heritage and tradition.
Project summary
Purpose
To develop a first-in-class and data-driven precision nutrition platform.
Host university
University of California, Davis
Funding per year
DKK 6,5M
Duration
Three years
Expected outcome
Viable startup that can raise seed or Series A financing
Project leaders
See who heads the African Amplified Foods project on its mission to develop a first-in-class and data-driven precision nutrition platform.
“The Bio Studio program ensures that the right resources and governance are in place to run the project so that a company creation can occur over the coming 2–3 years. A company that will be based on a solid foundation of science, an urgent need, and a strong team to execute the plan.”
Jan Dideriksen
Entrepreneur in Residence