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Ittinsect – Feed for the Ocean

Sustainable, high performance aquaculture feeds
10-01-2026
10-01-2026
Rome, Lazio, Italy

Innovation

Industry Problem

Aquaculture feed depends heavily on marine fishmeal and other resource-intensive protein sources.

R&D Focus

Biotechnology-treated insect, microalgae and agricultural side-stream proteins for aquaculture feed.

Innovative Solution

Uses biotech treatment to increase digestibility and bioavailability of insect meals, plant side streams and microalgae for high-inclusion aquaculture feed.

Solution Effectiveness

Company reports its biotech treatment improves bioavailability up to eightfold and that its feeds protect forage fish and generate about 10% lower emissions per kg for its Natura T-line. These are company-reported figures.

Investment Funding

Last Funding Stage

Seed

Total Funding Amount

756305

Last Funding Amount

$625.0K

Last Funding Date

2/20/2023

Lead Investors

MassChallenge Switzerland

People

Founders

About

Ittinsect is the biotech startup that developed the sustainable alternative to aquaculture feed. Ittinsect produces high performance feeds through the microbiological treatment of novel raw ingredients including insects, microalgae and agricultural by-products, in line with the circular economy principles. With Ittinsect, there is no longer need to catch fish from the marine environment as nutrition for farmed fish. The company’s mission is making aquaculture ocean-impact neutral.

Products

Product

Feeds for trout, sea bream, sturgeon, sea bass, shrimp and salmon; Ocean Twist protein ingredients.

Star Product

Ocean Twist/Beyond Fishmeal protein ingredients, positioned as circular replacements for fishmeal.

Demo Product or Complete Product?

Commercial product. The company sells complete feeds and reports integration with 22 fish farmers in Europe.

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