Standing Ovation

Standing Ovation is a French precision fermentation company that has developed a patented process to transform whey permeates, a dairy co-product, into high-value caseins. This technology addresses the critical demand for premium dairy ingredients in the global agrifood industry by repurposing materials that were previously of little to no value. Their process upcycles agricultural sugars and milk whey into high-quality casein, the cornerstone of dairy. Standing Ovation's technology is protected by eight patent families and focuses on repurposing local circular resources, reducing dependence on international supply chains and contributing to food sovereignty. Their process significantly reduces environmental impact, with a 74% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and up to three times less water use compared to animal casein, as confirmed by an ISO-certified life cycle assessment. The company aims to pioneer a new, circular, and sustainable approach to protein production to meet growing global demand, bridging the gap between the agri-food industry and deep tech.