SSF R&D and process development: bench to 500kg pilot scale-up

SFI operates a dedicated SSF R&D and pilot facility in Israel, purpose-built to move projects from concept to validated, transfer-ready process. Our setup covers the full SSF development stack under one roof.

Bench and lab scale Incubators, controlled-humidity chambers, autoclaves and biosafety cabinets for strain isolation, screening and inoculum development. High-throughput substrate and strain screens on tray and flask formats (grams to a few kg). In-house strain library across filamentous fungi, yeasts and bacteria, plus validated inoculum methods (submerged, solid spore, and hybrid).

Pilot scale Modular tray-based SSF pilot system with controlled aeration, temperature and humidity, running batches from 10 kg up to 500kg per production cycle. Configurable for aerobic filamentous fungi, actinomycetes and yeast processes. Full sampling, analytics and reproducibility protocols included.

Downstream and analytics Drying, milling, extraction and formulation workflows for ingredient, biomass and metabolite outputs. Analytical and safety panels (GC/LC, microbial QC, allergens, in-vitro assays) coordinated end-to-end through our vetted partner network, so timelines stay short.

Applications covered Alternative proteins and mycelium biomass, agricultural biologicals (biostimulants, biocontrol, spore production), industrial and food enzymes, biomaterials, functional ingredients and flavor, and side-stream/waste valorization.

Access and booking Available as paid, co-developed projects: feasibility studies, sponsored R&D, pilot campaigns and full end-to-end tech transfer packages. Standard engagement starts with a scoped technical intro and a fixed-price proposal with clear KPIs and timelines. Typical project length runs 2 to 12 weeks depending on scope.

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