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Molecular Farming Platform For Potato-Based Animal Protein Production
PoLoPo develops a molecular farming solution that produces animal proteins directly within potato tubers. Utilizing its proprietary SuperAA technology, the company genetically engineers potato plants to function as biofactories, expressing high levels of target proteins such as Ovalbumin, the primary protein in egg whites. This process allows for the cultivation of bio-identical proteins that are functionally equivalent to their animal-derived counterparts. By leveraging the potato's natural storage capacity, PoLoPo enables the cost-effective and scalable manufacturing of ingredients for the food industry. While the initial focus is on egg protein, the platform is adaptable for synthesizing various other proteins used in dairy alternatives, meat analogs, and infant formulas. This method provides a sustainable supply chain solution for high-demand food ingredients without the need for traditional animal agriculture
Identity
| Name | PoLoPo |
|---|---|
| Slug | polopo |
| Type / kind | startup |
| Crunchbase ID | polopo |
| Source _id | agxzfmlsbGlzdHNpdGVyGAsSC05ld19Db21wYW55GICAkNzh34oJDA |
Status
| Status | active |
|---|---|
| Last update | 2026-05-17 |
Location
| HQ country code | IL |
|---|---|
| HQ region/district | Center District |
| HQ city | Kvutzat Shiller |
| HQ address | Gan Shlomo, Israel |
Web & social
| Website | https://www.polopo.tech/ |
|---|---|
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/82132603 |
Classifications
Funding
| Total raised | $2.3M |
|---|---|
| Current stage | Pre-Seed |
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