Success story

Green Spot Technologies

Toulouse, a European launchpad for the circular bioeconomy

Born out of a university research project in Auckland, Greenspot Technologies uses fermentation to transform agri-food industry by-products into nutritious and tasty powders. By choosing Toulouse as its base, the start-up has found the ideal environment to realise its vision: reinventing sustainable food on a large scale.

Technology born of science and common sense

At the origin of the project, Ninna Granucci and Silas Villas-Boas devised an innovative method for recycling food waste through fermentation. Supported since 2018 by Xavier Duportet and his Hello Tomorrow fund, the company set up in Toulouse to benefit from direct access to research, agricultural raw materials and European financing networks.

Why Toulouse?

Toulouse was chosen for several decisive reasons:

The scientific and technological support of the TWB consortium, a key partner in the project.
Access to a comprehensive ecosystem: CRITT Bio-Industries, INP-Purpan, Pôle Agri Sud-Ouest Innovation.
A strong presence in an agricultural region rich in raw materials.
The dynamic of innovation in the circular economy, supported by France 2030.

Support from Toulouse Team – Invest

The Toulouse Team – Invest played a decisive role on several levels:

Structuring technological partnerships with TWB for the transition to industrial scale.
Industrial networking (Nutrition & Santé, Lallemand) for the development of fermented products.
Identifying local sources of supply through the Grand Marché MIN in Toulouse.
Providing administrative and financial support (company creation, networking with Ad’Occ, Bpifrance, accounting firms).
Personalised welcome and support for the founders and their families in settling in.

A fast-growing impact company

At the end of 2023, Greenspot Technologies launched its products and opened a demonstration plant in Carpentras (France 2030 programme ‘Ma Première Usine’ [My First Factory]).

This 1,600 m² facility will enable the production of 600 tonnes per year and the creation of 100 jobs. The company, which already employs around 20 people, aims to produce 86,000 tonnes of fermented products by 2030, avoiding 730,000 tonnes of CO₂ and 520,000 tonnes of waste.

Green Spot Technologies

Our support

With its ecosystem of excellence, renowned quality of life and tailor-made support from Toulouse Team – Invest, the Toulouse metropolitan area is a strategic choice for innovative companies looking to accelerate their development in Europe.

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