Steakholder Foods’ plant-based, 3D printed shrimps.
Steakholder Foods, an alternative proteins and 3D printing technology company, has received its third payment of $250,000 from the Singapore-Israel Industrial R&D Foundation (SIIRD). To date, the company has received a total of $740,000 from the $1,000,000 grant awarded to Steakholder Foods from SIIRD.
The first installment was disbursed in March 2024 following the company’s successful production of 3D printed hybrid fish using its proprietary Printer HD144 and Drop Location in Space (DLS) printing technologies, and the second milestone payment in November 2024 was triggered by the company’s creation of plant-based 3D printed fish and eel.
The team is moving forward with new premix blends for the second phase of the project – 3D printed eel – with the third payment corresponding to great advancements in the creation of eel texture and flavor. This involves meticulous model planning, material development, premix formulation, and the final printed product. These advancements underscore Steakholder Foods’ dedication to pushing the boundaries of food technology and offering diverse, sustainable alternatives to traditional seafood.
“We are thrilled to receive this third non-dilutive grant installment from SIIRD, which reflects our significant progress in our collaboration with Umami Bioworks and commitment to advancing food technology. We are excited to continue enhancing our 3D printing capabilities and premix formulations to create additional high-quality, sustainable seafood alternatives,” said Arik Kaufman, CEO of Steakholder Foods.
