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Onego Bio
Disrupting the egg business
Onego Bio produces Bioalbumen®, a bioidentical, animal-free egg protein made using precision fermentation with the patented Trichoderma reesei fungus. It offers a sustainable, scalable alternative to traditional egg protein for food manufacturers. Operating from Helsinki and San Diego, the company is pre-revenue but has strong interest from major food producers. Long term, Onego Bio aims to scale production, reduce environmental impact, and disrupt the $300 billion egg market.
Notable Achievements
- Developed a working manufacturing process for non-animal egg protein in just two years.
- Product Bioalbumen® outperforms traditional egg white powder in third-party tests.
- Built a world-class team with broad experience that is not reliant on external parties.
Press Mentions
March 28, 2025
Finnish food tech company Onego Bio to invest up to $300 million to build flagship plant in Jefferson
Onego Bio, a biotechnology company based in Jefferson, Wisconsin, is making significant strides in sustainable protein production through fermentation. Their innovative facility aims to...
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Posted April 18, 2025
Research Scientist - Molecular Biology & Strain Engineering / Research and Development
Helsinki, Finland
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Downstream Process Engineer/Scientist, Research and Development
Helsinki, Finland
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Customer Engagement Manager (Commercial team, sales & marketing)
San Diego, CA, USA
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