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Hydrosome Labs ultrafine bubble technology featured in Ethanol Producer Magazine for impact on precision fermentation
Precision fermentation technologies available today can do more than turn corn into ethanol. A range of technology developers in, and adjacent to, the biofuels industry has proven out specialized processing techniques or technologies to create advanced food protein, feed additives, new textiles, fibers, biopolymers and commercial-grade pigments or cosmetics.
Research groups and technology companies, such as Hydrosome Labs, have partnered to bring precision fermentation to the ethanol industry, diversifying coproducts and introducing revenue streams.
Hydrosome Labs is Named One of the Top 100 Finalists for the 24th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards
Out of 315 nominees, Hydrosome Labs of Westmont, IL has been selected as one of the Top 100 Finalists still in the running for the 24th annual Chicago Innovation Awards. The awards celebrate the most innovative new products and services in the Chicago region across all organization sizes, sectors and industries. Over 700 business and civic leaders will come together to honor the winners when they are announced on November 13th at the UIC Forum.
Hydrosome Labs named as Finalist in global Food Tech Challengers
Food Tech Challengers is a global stage for startups and entrepreneurs transforming the food industry. It’s where bold founders gather to showcase technologies that create a more sustainable, efficient, and scalable food system
Fourteen ventures join Unreasonable Food collaboration
Under Mars Snacking and Unreasonable Group’s Unreasonable Food collaboration, the group has unveiled 14 ventures to join the collaboration.
Unreasonable Food began in 2024 to “scale high-growth entrepreneurs dedicated to creating a more sustainable food system.”
The 14 participants in the 2025 Unreasonable Food cohort will focus on “reducing dairy cattle emissions, scaling sustainable ingredients and explore solutions with partners around sustainable colors.”
Hydrosome Joins new sustainable ventures cohort, a collaboration between Mars Snacking and Unreasonable Group
Mars Snacking and Unreasonable Group have announced the addition of 14 innovative ventures to their Unreasonable Food initiative. The collaboration aims to address critical challenges within the food supply chain while promoting sustainability and resilience in food systems.
Launched in 2024, Unreasonable Food is designed to support growth-stage entrepreneurs who are pioneering solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing the food sector.
Mars and Unreasonable Group Expand Sustainable Food Innovation with 14 New Ventures
Mars Snacking and Unreasonable Group have announced the selection of fourteen purpose-driven ventures for their 2025 Unreasonable Food cohort, marking the second year of their collaboration aimed at transforming the global food system. The partnership focuses on backing entrepreneurs who are turning food chain challenges into opportunities for creating a more resilient and sustainable future.
Hydrosome Labs Reveals Promising Fermentation Breakthrough Using Ultrafine Bubbles
Research in partnership with Biocell Energetics, a venture from the University of Birmingham, U.K. demonstrated that winemaking/brewing yeast (Saccharomyces bayanus) grown in media infused with UFB water exhibited faster glucose metabolism and as much as a 31% increase in oxygen uptake rates compared to conventional fermentation using deionized water. These results suggest that Hydrosome Technology can significantly increase production output without requiring costly infrastructure changes.
Hydrosome Labs Study Links Ultrafine Bubble Water to Better Gut Health and Lower Inflammation
Higher UFB Concentrations Boost Beneficial Bacteria, Increase Short-Chain Fatty Acids, and Reduce Key Inflammatory Markers by up to 84%
Hydrosome Labs wins Chicago Inno Fire 2025 “Blazer” Award
These five ventures are being recognized for how they’re shaping Chicago tech in their respective industry sectors this year.
Responsible Beauty Solutions: Biodegradable, Value Driven, Renewable, Lower Impact, Circular, Eco Efficacy
Responsible beauty is not just a niche interest but has gained mainstream momentum. Turning to industry experts, Cosmetics & Toiletries reached out for their views on current trends in sustainable, responsible beauty, along with future directions. Following are insights from: Bob Jacobs, Hydrosome Labs; Anja Herrmann, Ph.D., Lipoid Kosmetik AG; Joseph Shieh, Nouryon; and Ophélie Bourgon, Roquette Beauté.
Probiota Pioneers: Hydrosome Labs on ultrafine bubbles in the microbiome space
Chicago-based Hydrosome Labs was formed in 2019 when CEO Paul Gadbut, along with a small group of investors, acquired the rights to a promising nanotechnology and a portfolio of early-stage patents.
Meet the 2025 Probiota Americas Pioneers: Hydrosome Labs, Numi and Trilliome
NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce Hydrosome Labs, Numi and Trilliome as this year’s Probiota Americas Pioneers.
Hydrosome Labs’ ultrafine bubbles take top prize in Global Food Tech Awards Americas heat
Hydrosome Labs, which is “improving the power of water” with ultrafine bubbles that can turbo-charge precision fermentation and enhance the nutritional and functional benefit of food and beverages, scoops up first place in Americas heat for inaugural Global Food Tech Awards
Hydrosome Labs Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025
Chicago-based Start-up Joins the Ranks of Waymo, Nvidia, Duolingo, and more
Chicago, IL (March 18, 2025) Hydrosome Labs is proud to have been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations to set new standards and achieve remarkable milestones in all sectors of the economy.
LEC Partners: Enhancing Precision Fermentation with Ultrafine Bubble Innovation
In this focused session, LEC Partners explores a breakthrough in precision fermentation: ultrafine bubble technology. Nick Jackowetz, Ph.D., from Hydrosome Labs LLC, presents a data-driven analysis of how integrating nano-scale bubbles into existing bioreactor systems can improve gas transfer, shorten fermentation cycles, and boost biomass yields.
Chicago Business Journal: Hydrosome Labs named one of 12 start-ups to watch in 2025
Each year the Chicago Business Journal highlights the start-ups to watch in the coming year. For 2025, Hydrosome Labs was recognized as one of 12 start-ups poised for great things in the year ahead.
Cosmetics Design: New ultrafine bubbles technology for fast delivery of active, clean ingredients
In efforts to drive product performance through better, cleaner, and faster delivery of active ingredients, researchers at Chicago-based Hydrosome Labs have developed some of the smallest UFBs ever detected.
One of the more promising applications Hydrosome Labs is commercializing is in skincare. A study from TRI Princeton and Hydrosome showed niacinamide delivery into the skin was significantly improved versus the control substance (deionized water).
Food Navigator USA: Ultrafine bubbles -The technology poised to usher in new era of precision fermentation
In efforts to drive product performance through better, cleaner and faster delivery of active ingredients, researchers at Hydrosome Labs have developed some of the smallest UFBs ever detected.
Ultrafine Bubbles to Transform Water for the Sustainable Topical Delivery of Actives
Peer Reviewed research by Chief Science Officer Nick Jackowetz covers the ability of ultrafine bubbles to deliver active ingredients in topical skin care formulas.
From next gen functional beverages to turbocharged biomanufacturing: unlocking the potential of ultrafine bubbles
Hydrosome labs technology has the potential to turbocharge the biomanufacturing sector and improve the future of the beverage category.
How Hydrosome Labs is Transforming Fermentation with Ultrafine Bubble Technology
Nick Jackowetz, CSO of Hydrosome Labs, sat down with Alex Crisp for Future of Foods Interviews to discuss how these microscopic marvels could drive efficiency and productivity in fields ranging from cellular agriculture to cosmetics.
Gut Health and the positive impact of ultrafine bubbles
New research by Hydrosome Labs shows the positive impact of ultrafine bubbles on gut health.
Ultrafine bubbles: Future-facing technology takes inspiration from nature
Vitafoods Insights spoke with Hydrosome Labs President, Bob Jacobs about the numerous applications for their ultrafine bubble technology in the food and beverage industry.
Hydrosome Labs closes $3.7M seed round to commercialize its ultrafine bubble technology
Hydrosome Labs raises close to $4M in an oversubscribed seed round to advance its ultrafine bubble technology.
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