Deligene
Genome Editing for Non-GMO Plant Protein Ingredients
Company Overview
Snapshot
Founded in October 2023 by Pini Kamari, Erez Gal-Oz, and Itay h-cohen, Deligene operates with 1–10 employees. The company is in its Pre-Funding stage, focusing on developing plant-based protein ingredients through genome editing.
Business overview
Deligene is a foodtech and biotechnology company that develops plant-based protein ingredients using genome editing. The company focuses on creating sustainable, non-GMO ingredients for various food applications, particularly targeting the meat and dairy alternative markets. Its core technology includes developing specialized soybean lines, such as High Gelation, High Methionine Soybean for meat and dairy alternatives. Deligene operates within the Agriculture & Food Technologies sector, specifically addressing the Sustainable Proteins and Novel Food & Ingredients categories.
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- What is Deligene's primary focus?
- Deligene is a foodtech and biotechnology company focused on pioneering plant-based ingredients through genome editing to create delicious, affordable, and functional plant proteins.
- When was Deligene founded?
- Deligene was founded in October 2023.
- Who are the founders of Deligene?
- Deligene was founded by Pini Kamari, Erez Gal-Oz, and Itay h-cohen.
- What specific products has Deligene developed?
- Deligene has developed two soybean lines: High Gelation, High Methionine Soybean for meat and dairy alternatives, and High Emulsification/Solubility Soybean for plant-based dairy products.
- How does Deligene contribute to climate tech?
- Deligene contributes to climate tech by developing plant-based products, such as soy, which offer a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to animal protein production, addressing the substantial CO2 emissions from the animal protein market.