ÄIO Hits a Game-Changing Milestone: scaling to 10,000L!

HUGE news from ÄIO! We have successfully scaled up our sustainable fat and oil production to an industrial-level batch of 10,000 liters – our biggest achievement yet! This milestone marks a pivotal moment in our journey, proving that our fermentation-based fat alternatives can be produced at scale, bringing us even closer to commercialization.

Scaling Up: From Lab to Industry

Over the past year, ÄIO has rapidly progressed from lab-scale production to pilot-scale, and now, with the support of ScaleUp Bio, we have reached the 10,000L mark. This achievement is not just about volume – it’s about efficiency, optimization, and real-world application.
– high-quality material ready for our EFSA novel food permit dossier
– 48% improvement in fermentation titer yield
– 60% improvement in downstream recovery
– successful end-to-end scale-up

And the best part? The next production batches are already in progress!

ScaleUp Bio team in Singapore

What This Means for the Future

With industrial-scale production now a reality, we are moving full speed ahead towards regulatory approval and market launch. This means that soon, food, cosmetics, and oleochemical industries will have access to a truly sustainable alternative to palm oil, coconut oil, and animal fats.

Co-Founders on This Milestone

Nemailla Bonturi, Co-Founder and CEO of ÄIO:
“This is a breakthrough moment for ÄIO! We are proving that sustainability and scalability can go hand in hand. Thanks to our incredible team and partners, we are setting a new standard for the future of fats and oils.”

Petri-Jaan Lahtvee, Co-Founder and COO of ÄIO:
“Scaling up is one of the toughest challenges for a deep-tech startup, but we have now proven that our technology works at an industrial scale. This 10,000L batch brings us closer than ever to commercialization and regulatory approval – key steps in making sustainable fats and oils a reality.”

ÄIO team members CIO Mary-Liis Kütt and Research Engineer Mattia Magnalardo

What’s Next?

We are not stopping here! The next production batches are already running, and we are moving closer to bringing our sustainable fats and oils to market. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we continue shaping the future of food and clean technology!