Staffan Hillberg serves as Chairman at Millow, the Swedish food-tech company pioneering a new generation of mycelium-based meat alternatives. Backed by over 25 years of scientific research, Millow’s innovation combines Nordic grains with mycelium to create clean-label, nutrient-dense protein that is minimally processed, binder-free, and highly sustainable. Under Hillberg’s leadership, Millow is positioning itself as a planet-friendly alternative to both traditional meat and ultra-processed plant-based substitutes.

Swedish startup Millow has emerged from stealth mode with a new approach to alternative protein. The company is currently seeking funds to scale up production of its minimally-processed meat substitutes made from oats and mycelium grown in a process it claims uses a fraction of the water and energy used by brands such as Quorn, with lower capital expenditure. Millow is working with a large branded food manufacturer to introduce co-branded Millow bites and mince to the retail market next year, and is looking to raise about €6.3m to fund production for the launch. Chairman Staffan Hillberg told AFN: "We have a small ...

Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering Did you know that the world contains both good and bad fungi? Some fungi can destroy the world, but other fungi can save the world. Want proof? Millow researchers, together with high-profile international authors, recently published a remarkable book on industrial applications of the fungi: Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering Filamentous Fungi Biorefinery. While several other books focus on mycology or the pathogenic aspects of fungi, this vibrant book explains how to use fungi to develop sustainable food, feed, and other fresh, new products for sustainable development.

Millow is proud to be a spin-off of Borås University, leveraging the university's extensive expertise in mycelium science and research. We strongly believe in fostering robust collaborations between researchers, trade, and industries to realize the full potential of science in improving our daily lives' quality. "Over the years, we have researched many products and collaborated with industry. The most important thing we have focused on is mycelium (fungus) as an alternative to meat, where we have succeeded in developing a concept with smart technical scalability and economic viability together with success-driven industrialists," said Mohammad Taherzadeh, Professor of Bioprocess Technology at ...

Millow has been selected as one of the 420 startups featured on the Swedish Climate Startup Map. We are excited to share that Millow has been selected as one of the 420 startups featured on the Swedish Climate Startup Map! This groundbreaking initiative aims to highlight pioneering startups that are developing innovative solutions with the potential to accelerate the green transition and combat climate change. To explore the map and discover more about the inspiring startups showcased there, follow the link here: https://climatestartups.se/. This project has been led by some of Sweden's top innovation hubs, including Chalmers Ventures, Dalarna Science ...

Millow Techarena Exciting news, folks! Millow is thrilled to announce the official opening of our first pre-A investment round. While we have been fully funded by our founders so far, we're now seeking visionary senior investors to join us on our mission to create a brighter, more sustainable future. With a world-leading science team and top-notch management board boasting a proven track record of success, we're dedicated to making a positive impact on the world by offering clean, healthy, and sustainable meat substitutes. We're eager to welcome investors who share our passion for shaping the future of food and investing ...