Pasi Vainikka

Pasi is the co-founder and CEO of Solar Foods, a Finnish food-tech company pioneering the production of sustainable, protein-rich food using renewable energy and air-derived CO₂. With a background in energy engineering and a Ph.D. in energy economics, Pasi has led innovative projects aimed at decarbonizing industries and transforming food production. His vision with Solar Foods is to revolutionize how food is produced by creating protein without relying on agriculture, and reducing environmental impacts. The company’s flagship product, Solein, is a protein powder created through a fermentation process using electricity, water, and air. Pasi is a global advocate for sustainable food systems, and Solar Foods' technology represents a significant leap toward solving global food security.