The EIC Scaling Club Podcast on European Deep Tech

E32 - Interview with Julian Melchiorri, CEO of Arborea

Published: February 5, 2025

Duration: 5:03

In this interview, Julian Melchiorri, CEO and founder of Arborea, shares how his company is transforming food production with biosolar leaf technology. This breakthrough converts sunlight and CO₂ into high-quality protein without using land or water-intensive resources. 150 times more protein-efficient than soy, Arborea’s net-zero, nature-positive ingredients are already being integrated by the world’s largest food corporations, offering a sustainable, scalable, and affordable alternative to traditional protein sources. With $20M in funding and a new Series B round launching, Arborea is poised to revolutionize the future of food.