Biohifas

We are thrilled to share that our CSO, Paulina Streimikyte, PhD, has become a member of the Young Academy of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences! 🎉 This prestigious recognition highlights her exceptional contributions to biotechnology and fermentation. At Biohifas, we are incredibly proud of Paulina's achievement, which reflects not only her dedication to advancing sustainable solutions but also her commitment to scientific excellence. Her leadership and vision inspire our entire team as we continue to push boundaries in the alternative protein industry. Congratulations, Paulina, on this well-deserved accomplishment! 🌟

Exciting Learning Opportunity for Biohifas! 🌱🍄 Our CTO, Simas Borkertas, is currently visiting Mycelia, a leading organization in the fungal biotechnology space, to gain insights from the best in the industry. This visit is a fantastic opportunity for Biohifas to deepen our understanding of feedstock optimization and explore innovative fungi strains that can enhance our fermentation processes. At Biohifas, we’re committed to continuous learning and innovation to drive sustainable, high-nutritional-value food production. By partnering with the best in the field, we’re ensuring that our technology remains at the cutting edge and aligned with the latest developments in mycelium-based solutions. Huge thanks for this opportunity SUAVE project funded by EC. #suave #eurocluster #urbanagriculture #alternativeprotein

We became addicted to pitching! 🚀 Thank you PurposeTech for the workshops and great opportunity!

It’s an incredible feeling to stand on the Mt. Olympus of Startups—Silicon Valley—and share Biohifas’ vision for the future of sustainable food production. 🌍🍄 We had the honor of presenting our fungal fermentation technology, which transforms industrial waste into high-value food ingredients, at the Plug and Play Tech Center. This innovation represents a step forward in tackling global food challenges with sustainability at its core. During this journey, we had the privilege of connecting with representatives from industry leaders such as Asahi Group Holdings, Anheuser-Busch, Cargill and Danone. 🤝 Excited to follow up and explore opportunities for collaboration! A heartfelt thanks to Elina Gorji and Yui Koda for their incredible support and energy throughout the program—you made this experience even more impactful! 🙌 #Biohifas #SiliconValley #PlugAndPlay #Sustainability #Mycelium #AlternativeProteins #Innovation

We will be pitching in Silicon valley 🚀 Come and meet us at Plug and Play Tech Center in Sunnyvale. We are looking forward to tell the audience about super powers of mycelium that Biohifas is developing. #PlugandplaySummit #Siliconvalley #Alternativeproteins #Innovation

The last two weeks in Silicon Valley have been intense yet rewarding as our team has dedicated countless hours to refining our business strategy. With the invaluable guidance of our mentor, Bow Rodgers 🎯, we’ve sharpened our value proposition to better align with our market goals. We also took this time to review recent milestones: building our first prototypes and identifying key applications. 🚀 We’re excited about the future possibilities! Next week, we’re looking forward to attending the Plug and Play Annual Summit 🎉—a fantastic opportunity to connect with investors and corporate partners. We continue pushing Biohifas forward. #Biohifas #SiliconValley #PlugAndPlay #Alternativeproteins

Week 2 in Silicon Valley 🌉 Our journey in the Bay Area continues, and each day at the Plug and Play Tech Center brings fresh inspiration from working alongside other startups. This week, we had a great catch-up with Carolin Wais, who first screened us during the Startup Lithuania Acceleration Program. Thank you, Carolin, for all the support! 🙏 We also had the privilege of meeting Ambassador Audra Plepyte and Consul General in LA Sandra Brikaitė - their encouragement and support from the Lithuanian government mean so much to us here. If you're considering joining the next acceleration program, the deadline is almost here! ⏰ But if you're persistent, you might just secure a spot—and who knows, maybe you’ll be on your own path to growth in Silicon Valley. 🌍 Check out the link for more details: https://lnkd.in/dUb_R3Bj #Biohifas #SiliconValley #PlugAndPlay #StartupJourney #Lithuania #AccelerationProgram #Networking #Innovation

🌟 Week 1 in Silicon Valley: Insights and Inspiration for Biohifas 🌟 This week, the Biohifas team began our journey in Silicon Valley, participating in the Plug and Play GOAL (Global Overseas Acceleration & Learning) program. It’s been an incredible opportunity to connect with experienced mentors and founders, including those who have worked with leaders like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. Their stories of both success and failure have given us valuable perspectives on the startup journey. We also had the chance to meet other Baltic founders, including a Lithuanian entrepreneur who recently raised $17M USD—a great moment of pride for our community 🌍 🙌 A visit to Stanford University was another highlight, reminding us of the powerful role that education and innovation play in shaping the future. The atmosphere here in the Bay Area is vibrant and full of opportunities. We’re excited to continue learning and growing as we move into Week 2. #Biohifas #SiliconValley #PlugAndPlay #StartupJourney #AlternativeProteins #Sustainability

Startup Fair Pulse 2024 was a blast! 🚀 We had an incredible time showcasing some exciting prototypes using our fermented mycelium biomass in collaboration with our amazing partners: 1. Alt-meat tacos 🥙 — Created in partnership with the fantastic Berlin-based startup Brew Bites. It's inspiring to see Lithuanian talent bringing ideas to life! 2. Mushroom & cheese-flavored chips 🍄🧀 - A collaboration with CHAZZ CHIPS and Food ideas. Fun fact: our mycelium-brewers' spent grain biomass contains spermidine - a well-known longevity compound that rejuvenates cells! While these chips are more about indulgence, it's exciting to see their nutritional potential too. 3. Instant noodles and buckwheat porridge 🍜 - Enriched with mycelium-based bites, offering a nutritious and delicious twist on everyday staples! The response was overwhelming! Even TV reporters came to cover the event 🎥 We had amazing discussions with people from government institutions and other sectors, and we truly believe in the bright future of sustainable food. 🌱 It is amazing to see that large companies like Kauno Grūdai and Ekonomikos ir inovacijų ministerija together with Inovacijų agentūra are supporting positive transformation of food industry! We didn't expect such a huge interest - we got out of stock! 😅 That’s a great sign we’re on the right track. A huge thank you to everyone who supported and joined us on this journey! #AlternativeProteins #MyceliumPower #FoodInnovation #Sustainability #StartupFair

Exciting News! 🎉 Today, we introduced Biohifas on national TV! It’s crucial for us to inform society that alternative proteins are not just a passing trend but a key solution to the climate crisis, food scarcity, and human health. 🌱🌍 We’re proud to work alongside Lithuania’s Inovacijų agentūra, which is pushing forward an ambitious plan for food innovation, with alternative proteins playing a major role. Thanks to Teresė Škutaitė for representing this important cause. 🌮 You can taste our product! There’s only one day left to register for a tasting at the largest startup event #StartupFair. Plant-based chef Edvinas Černiauskas will be preparing delicious tacos using our ingredients. 📍 Don't miss out—register now for a chance to experience the future of food! (Link in the comments below). 🚀 Our CEO Tomas Byckovas will also join a panel discussion with Ausrine Armonaite, Minister of the Ekonomikos ir inovacijų ministerija, Monika Černiauskaitė (co-founder of Brew Bites), and Justas Stanys (Intrapreneur @ Kauno Grūdai) to discuss food system challenges and the future of alternative proteins. At Biohifas, we are leveraging the power of mycelium to create a sustainable food future. Join us on this journey to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges. 🌍🌱 #AlternativeProteins #Mycelium #Sustainability #FoodInnovation #StartupFair #ClimateAction