Green Spot Technologies
Ninna Granucci is a co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Green Spot Technologies since September 2018, having previously served as Co-Founder and Director at the same company from March 2016 to August 2018. Ninna Granucci completed a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biotechnology at The University of Auckland from 2014 to 2017, after obtaining a Master’s Degree in Biotechnology and Bioscience from Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina from 2011 to 2013. Ninna Granucci started academic pursuits with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina from 2006 to 2011, and gained research experience as an Undergraduate Student Researcher and Master Student Researcher under the supervision of Professors. Additional experience includes an internship at The University of Auckland.
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Green Spot Technologies
Green Spot Technologies (GST) is leveraging solid state fermentation and upcycling to reinvent food ingredient solutions. 1/ Ferment'Up cocoa ingredients alternative solution range of powders for reducing cost and environmental footprint at once 2/ Ferment'Up tomato to sauce manufacturer for decreasing cost and optimising texture in their recipe with 100% of the tomato The company was initially founded in New Zealand following the PhD thesis of Dr. Ninna Granucci. In 2018, after a successful fundraising round, the company relocated to France, where both the country and the European Union provide ideal conditions for its growth. Currently, the team comprises over 23 members with expertise spanning microbiology, biochemistry, food science, process engineering, and business development. Green Spot commercial team is located in Toulouse and the production facility of the ingredients is at the industrial demonstrator in Carpentras. On top both commercial and industrial teams are supported by our formulation and biotech team in Toulouse. The company collaborates closely with French, European, and international research organizations, industrial partners, side stream suppliers, analytical labs, and public entities. Earthshot Prize finalist 2024 – Cartier Women Initiative 2024 - EIC winner - FrenchTech Agri20 - KraftHeinz Innovation challenge winner - Givaudan Innovation task force prize - and many more to come.