VivoProtect
VivoProtect develops probiotic solutions that improve crop health, yield and shelf life, contributing to safer, more sustainable food production.
Founded by Elisabeth Uhlig, PhD, and Åsa Håkansson, Associate Professor at Lund University, the company builds on cutting-edge research in food hygiene and microbiology. Their work focuses on using beneficial bacteria to inhibit pathogens, increase harvests and reduce waste, combining scientific expertise with a clear sustainability mission.
Incubator Journey
VivoProtect joined Krinova’s food incubator in 2025 to accelerate their innovation from research to market. Through Krinova’s business development support, networks and test environments, the team is now working to build a sustainable and competitive business model while exploring market opportunities for their probiotic solutions.
The incubator provides a strong platform for scaling scientific innovation into real-world impact, enabling VivoProtect to strengthen both Sweden’s and Europe’s competitiveness in sustainable agriculture.
Milestones
- Founded: 2023
- Part of Krinova Incubator: Since 2025 (active)
- Key achievements:
- Developed probiotic bacterial solutions that promote plant growth, inhibit pathogens and extend shelf life in especially leafy green vegetables and other vegetables.
- Demonstrated strong results in both lab and field trials – showing increased yield, reduced waste and improved food safety.
- Transitioning from research project to commercialisation phase through Krinova’s incubator.
VivoProtect – links and contact
Website: https://vivoprotect.se/
LinkedIn: VivoProtect AB
