Green Spot Technologies
Xavier Duportet is an accomplished entrepreneur and angel investor with extensive experience in the biotechnology sector. Currently serving as Co-founder and CEO of Eligo Bioscience, Xavier has pioneered in vivo CRISPR and gene editing modalities to tackle serious diseases, while also co-founding Deeptech Founders and Green Spot Technologies, focusing on startup acceleration and agricultural innovation, respectively. As Honorary President and Founder of Hello Tomorrow, Xavier bridges the gap between science and business, promoting promising science-entrepreneurs. Additional roles include advisory positions with Université Paris-Saclay and former Senior Advisor for the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Xavier holds a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Synthetic Biology and Genome Engineering, complemented by a diverse educational background in synthetic biology, systems biology, and biotechnology across various renowned institutions.
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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.