Siemens and Nasekomo have joined forces in a strategic partnership unveiled during COP28 to drive the digitalization of insect biotransformation, focusing on sustainable protein production.
The collaboration, announced at the UN Climate Change Conference, aims to establish an intelligent insect industry 4.0, integrating industrial cybersecurity to meet the growing demand for protein quality and quantity.
The initiative will leverage digitalization to enhance capacity and expedite the expansion of the insect industry, particularly for aquaculture feed. The collaborative initiatives include the development of a data-driven franchising business model, the establishment of a state-of-the-art breeding center, and the integration of digitalization into all biological and technological operations.
Siemens’ support will enable Nasekomo to integrate systems and data from up to 200 planned production sites globally, ensuring intelligently managed operations, reliable AI analytics, and sustainable management.
The partnership aligns with Siemens’ commitment to technology with a purpose and Nasekomo’s strategy, emphasizing biology, technology, digitalization, and partnership.
The insect industry, utilizing low-value organic products through the biotransformation capabilities of insects, is poised to revolutionize the human food chain and contribute significantly to decarbonization, especially in aquaculture through innovative protein feed solutions.
Market expectations predict a sixfold increase in demand for insect protein by 2030, surpassing current production levels. Insect protein production offers a sustainable solution, saving substantial CO2 emissions through bioconversion.
Maria Alexandrova, Head of Innovative Projects and Sustainability at Nasekomo, highlighted the transformative approach’s environmental contribution, with each facility projected to counterbalance 100,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
The collaboration represents a harmonious blend of Siemens’ global technological expertise and Nasekomo’s innovative approach, aiming to lead the digital transformation in the burgeoning insect biotransformation sector with a specific focus on advancing sustainable aquaculture practices.