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Joosu Kuivanen

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Co-Founder | Chief Innovation Officer at Enifer
📍 Finland

Joosu Kuivanen is a scientist-turned-entrepreneur who co-founded eniferBio, where he serves as Chief Innovation Officer. With a Ph. D. in biotechnology from Aalto University, he leads the companys R&D in mycoprotein production from industry byproducts. Colleagues describe him as a highly talented researcher and a dependable team member who drives innovation from concept to commercial scale.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder | Chief Innovation Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Finland
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Topics Joosu cares about

Alternative Proteins
As Co-Founder and CIO of eniferBio, he is commercializing PEKILO mycoprotein, a sustainable protein ingredient for the food and feed industries.
Fermentation Technology
He leads the development of eniferBio's proprietary fermentation process, which upcycles agri-food industry byproducts into high-value protein.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Co-Founder | Chief Innovation Officer
Enifer
6-2023
Board Observer
Enifer
5-2020 - 6-2023
Board Member
Enifer
4-2020 - 8-2025
Co-Founder | Chief Operating Officer
Enifer
3-2019 - 9-2020
Research Funding Specialist | Grant Coach
Tampere University
In the press

Media appearances

Enifer secures €12 million grant to build a first‑of‑its‑kind mycoprotein ingredient factory. Featured in Enifer (company press release)
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Enifer secures self‑affirmed GRAS status for PEKILO®, paving way for commercial launch. Featured in Enifer (company press release)
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Education
Doctor of Science (Tech)
Aalto University
Master’s Degree
University of Tampere 1925-2018
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