Terraferma

Terraferma is an AI-biomanufacturing company that utilizes machine learning and synthetic biology to optimize protein production through precision fermentation. The company has developed a proprietary AI-powered platform called CATTAGA, which allows for the rapid, in-silico design and testing of microbial strains. By leveraging this technology, Terraferma aims to create high-yielding microbes capable of producing animal-identical proteins at a commercially viable scale, significantly reducing the economic and environmental costs typically associated with traditional animal-sourced proteins.

This approach addresses critical challenges in global food systems, including rising protein costs, greenhouse gas emissions, and the environmental impact of livestock farming. By making the precision fermentation of animal proteins cost-effective, Terraferma provides sustainable alternatives for various markets, beginning with the pet food industry through its flagship brand, Ten Lives. The company's efforts are supported by various scientific grants, including awards from the National Science Foundation, and it maintains research and operations at facilities in San Francisco. Their work focuses on delivering sustainable nutrition while maintaining product quality and ethical standards for consumers and their pets.