
Jooules
About
Unlocking protein potential
Transforming our food production systems to prioritise SUSTAINABILITY, while also feeding an expected 2050 population of 10b people is an ENORMOUS CHALLENGE.
Our mission is to advance humanity's transition to a sustainable, equitable and resilient food future.
We use fermentation technologies to create nutritious protein ingredients, from CO2 and renewable energy.
- Location
- Wellington
- Website
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- Founded
- 2021
- Employees
- 1-10
- Funding stage
- Seed
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Snapshot of Jooules
Leading the Carbon-Negative Food Revolution
Biotech startup Jooules is tackling one of the world’s biggest challenges, how to feed a growing population without depleting our planet. By creating animal-equivalent proteins through fermentation (using microbes that consume CO₂ and hydrogen), Jooules dramatically reduces environmental impacts compared to traditional livestock farming.
Why Jooules is an Exciting Place to Work Mission-Driven Impact: Jooules aims to slash emissions in global food systems and strengthen food security, making a tangible difference in addressing climate change.
Pioneering Tech: The team uses cutting-edge microbial science to develop next-gen proteins for everything from aquaculture feed to everyday packaged foods.
Global Recognition: Jooules already won the Judges Panel Award at the ProVeg Accelerator in Germany, signalling major potential for scaling and industry influence. ** High-Growth Environment:** As it ramps up R&D and pilot production, you’ll have the chance to shape a fast-evolving startup, build new processes, and tackle complex challenges.
Forward-Thinking Culture: Founded by David McLellan, Jooules fosters innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainable solution, offering a dynamic workplace where your efforts have real-world impact.
If you’re passionate about reinventing the future of food, Jooules offers a unique opportunity to help drive a carbon-negative revolution in protein production, while creating a more resilient, equitable food system for everyone.