This World Fisheries Day reminds us how deeply we depend on our oceans. As fish stocks face unprecedented pressure, the need for sustainable nutrition and alternative sources of protein has never been greater. At Loopworm, we are committed to reducing pressure on ocean resources by providing sustainable, insect-based alternatives to fish-derived proteins to the aquaculture and pet nutrition industries. Our work supports SDG 14: Life Below Water and a future that’s responsible, resilient, and ocean friendly. Warm wishes to all on World Fisheries Day from Team Loopworm. #WorldFisheriesDay #Sustainability #MarineConservation #UNSDG #AquacultureInnovation #FutureOfFood #CircularEconomy #InsectProtein #Loopworm
Loopworm
Biotechnology Research
Bangalore, Karnataka 9,147 followers
Harnessing the power of nature through the limitless potential of insects.
About us
At Loopworm, we are building the future of sustainable biomanufacturing. Our proprietary LoopBac Protein Expression System produces recombinant proteins with up to 60× higher yields than conventional cell culture platforms. These innovations unlock affordable production of antigens, antibodies, VLPs, kinases and other recombinant proteins, with applications across life sciences, diagnostics, cosmetics and animal health. Alongside this breakthrough platform, Loopworm also operates a 6,000 TPA animal nutrition facility near Bengaluru, producing sustainable proteins and oils for the pet food and aquaculture industries. The facility is ISO22000, GMP+, HACCP, EU Traces, and Coastal Aquaculture Authorities approved and the company has an experience in shipping their products to over 20 countries globally. Loopworm has been honoured with the Action for India – Best Social Enterprise Award (2020) and the Aegis Graham Bell Award for Agritech Innovation (2025), reflecting their pioneering approach to Agri-biotech innovation. Founded in 2019 by IIT Roorkee alumni Ankit Alok Bagaria and Abhi Gawri, Loopworm is led by entrepreneurs recognized among the Forbes 30 Under 30 (India & Asia) and Entrepreneur India 40 Under 40. Backed by government grants from Department of Biotechnology, Startup Karnataka, and Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s welfare, the founders have transformed Loopworm from an idea into India’s first insect-based biotech platform with global ambitions in recombinant proteins.
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https://loopworm.in
External link for Loopworm
- Industry
- Biotechnology Research
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2019
- Specialties
- Biotechnology, Recombinant Protein, Animal feed, Pet food, Alternative protein, Sustainability, Insect Protein, Viral Antigen, Growth Factors, Kinases, Insect Cell Culture, Silkworm, CRO, CDMO, Recombinant DNA Technology, Biomanufacturing, Sustainable Protein, Peptone, Protein Hydrolysate, and Omega 3 Fatty Acids
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#677, 1st floor, 13th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout
#944
Bangalore, Karnataka 560102, IN
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Excited to be exhibiting at Pet Sourcing Fair (PSC) 2025! 🐾🌍 Join us to explore how our insect-based ingredients are shaping the future of the pet food industry — driving sustainability, nutrition, and innovation. We’d love to connect, share insights, and explore collaboration opportunities. 📍 PWTC, Guangzhou, China 📅 5–7 November 2025 🔎 Booth No. 1-1223 | Hall 1 Pet Sourcing Fair China AFFIA: ASIAN FOOD & FEED INSECT ASSOCIATION Abhi Gawri Ankit Alok Bagaria Vidyadhar Byreddy #insectprotein #silkwormprotein #sustainableprotein #petfood #hypoallergenicpetfood #animalfeed
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We’re thrilled to announce that Loopworm has partnered with Vicinus Trade International B.V. to strengthen our presence in Europe. 🤝 From Today, Vicinus will serve as the official agent of Loopworm for the sales of our high quality & sustainable silkworm based ingredients : Loopmeal and Loop oil across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg. 🌍 Vicinus has been a trusted name in the insect industry for years, supplying sustainable protein alternatives to the feed and pet food sectors. Their strong market knowledge, established customer base, and proven expertise make them the perfect partner for our European expansion. 🌱 About Loopmeal Loopmeal is produced from silkworm pupae exclusively fed on fresh mulberry leaves, ensuring: * High protein levels and essential amino acids * Consistent quality & strong fishy aroma to enhance palatability. * A lower carbon footprint compared to traditional animal proteins. This partnership brings us one step closer to a more sustainable, circular, and resilient food system. 🔗 Learn more about our products: https://vicinusbv.nl/ or https://loopworm.in/ 📩 For distribution partnerships in other regions or other queries, email to : info@loopworm.in #silkworm #insectprotein #AlternativeProtein #Sustainability #partnership #Europe #Petfood
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We’re proud to announce that Loopworm has become the first insect-based company to receive certification from the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) for our silkworm-based feed supplement application in aquaculture. The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA), established under the Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005 by the Parliament of India, is the statutory body that regulates and guides coastal aquaculture nationwide. It ensures aquaculture is practiced in a scientific, sustainable, and environmentally responsible way—safeguarding farmers, communities, and coastal ecosystems. This certification marks a major milestone in making sustainable, insect-based nutrition accessible to farmers, empowering them with safe, antibiotic-free, and effective nutritional solutions for aquaculture. At Loopworm, we remain committed to driving innovation from insects while supporting India’s aquaculture sector with future-ready sustainable feed solutions. 🙏 A huge thank you to our incredible Team, partners, and the Coastal Aquaculture Authority for their trust and recognition. #SustainableAquaculture #InsectProtein #SustainableFarming #AlternativeProtein #BlueEconomy #AgriTech #FutureOfFood #FishFarming #ClimateAction #CircularEconomy #FoodTech #ShrimpFarming #Aquafeed #FeedIngredients #SeafoodSustainability #shrimp
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We are thrilled to announce Loopworm's successful closure of a $3.25M #investment, led by WaterBridge Ventures and ENRISSION INDIA CAPITAL. These funds will accelerate the commercialization of our pioneering silkworm-based recombinant protein production technology, transforming the future of sustainable protein manufacturing. After three years of intensive R&D, we have established our foundational recombinant protein production technology using silkworms as bio-factories. This breakthrough enables us to produce any #recombinant #protein with significantly superior yields and quality, offering a #sustainable alternative to traditional bioreactor-based systems. The funds will enable us to establish a dedicated commercial facility for recombinant protein production and bring our recombinant protein solutions to market across #diagnostics, #animalhealth, and industrial biotech applications. Additionally, this investment will accelerate international sales growth in our established #animal and #pet nutrition business. This funding milestone positions Loopworm to advance India's bio-economy objectives while addressing global demand for cost-effective, scalable protein production solutions. We extend our sincere appreciation to our investors: WaterBridge Ventures, ENRISSION INDIA CAPITAL INC., Claris Capital Limited, Vinay Mittal, Rohit Chawla, and Keshav Damani for their confidence in our technology platform and commercial vision. #Biotech #LifeSciences #Sustainability #ClimateAction #AgriTech #InsectProtein #AlternativeProtein #SustainableProtein #CircularEconomy #Biomanufacturing #NovelProtein #ProteinInnovation #GreenTech #FutureOfFood #SustainableBiotechnology #CleanTech #Sustainability #IndianBiotech #VentureCapital Abhi Gawri Ankit Alok Bagaria Omnivore Titan Capital Climate9ers Capital
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🐛 Loopworm at Zoomark 2025 | Bologna, Italy | 5th–7th May 2025 Loopworm had the privilege of representing India’s insect-based nutrition industry on the global stage at Zoomark International 2025. We were excited to showcase our range of silkworm-based ingredients and value-added products, and the response from the Global pet food market—especially in the reptile and exotic pet segments—was phenomenal. 🤝 Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, engaged in meaningful conversations, and explored collaboration opportunities. Your interest reaffirms our belief in the growing relevance of insect nutrition. As the insect protein industry continues to scale globally, we’re excited to contribute innovative, sustainable, and high-quality solutions to partners across the world. Looking forward to building on the momentum from Zoomark and taking these exciting conversations forward! #Loopworm #Zoomark2025 #B2Bsuccess #InsectProtein #PetFood #Reptiles #Sustainability #EUmarket #SilkwormProtein #GlobalNutrition #IndianInnovation #FutureofFeed #GlobalPartnerships
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Strengthening India’s Silk & Bioeconomy Value Chain 🇮🇳🧬 Yesterday, we at Loopworm had the distinct honor of hosting: Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, IAS – Secretary, Ministry Of Textiles Shri P. Sivakumar, IFS – Member Secretary & CEO Central Silk Board Dr. S. Manthira Moorthy – Director, CSB NSSO, along with a team of esteemed scientists and experts. Their visit to our state-of-the-art insect processing facility was a proud moment — a recognition of our mission to revolutionize the silk value chain by transforming silkworm pupae into high-quality, sustainable ingredients for animal nutrition and bio-industrial applications. 🐛♻️ We also explored the transformative potential of recombinant proteins in advancing India’s therapeutics sector, unlocking exciting opportunities for innovation. 🧪🌍 Smt. Neelam Shami Rao echoed the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision at Bharat Tex 2025— to maximize resource efficiency and minimize waste across the textile sector— a mission that resonates deeply with our circular bioeconomy model. 🙏 A heartfelt thank you to the Central Silk Board for facilitating this engagement, and to all dignitaries for their valuable time, insights, and encouragement. This is just the beginning. We look forward to deeper collaborations with the Ministry and State bodies to build a resilient, value-added ecosystem for sericulture stakeholders across India. 🌾🔬 #SilkwormInnovation #Insect #Bioeconomy #RecombinantProteins #AnimalNutrition #Therapeutics #MakeInIndia #StartupIndia #MinistryOfTextiles #CentralSilkBoard #Sustainability #DeepTech #GovtCollaboration #CircularEconomy #aqua #pet
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Loopworm will participate at VIV Asia 2025 ! We are delighted to invite you to visit our stall and connect with us to learn how our insect-based ingredients are transforming the Animal Feed industry. We’d love to meet you and discuss potential collaboration opportunities. 📍 IMPACT Arena, Bangkok, Thailand 📅 12-14 March 2025 🛑 Booth No. 1-1238 | Hall 1 We look forward to connecting with you! Abhishek Khandelwal, Vidyadhar Byreddy
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Thrilled to share that Loopworm has been recognized with the prestigious Aegis Graham Bell Award in the Agritech category! 🏆🚀 This award is a testament to our commitment to sustainable nutrition and biotechnology innovation. At Loopworm, we are transforming insects into high-value proteins & bioactives, driving impact across animal nutrition, value-added ingredients, and recombinant proteins. A big thank you to Aegis Graham Bell Awards for this recognition and to our incredible team, partners, and supporters who believe in our vision of a more sustainable and resilient future! 🌱💡 #AGBAwards #InnovationLeadership #TechForGood #Agritech #Loopworm #SustainableFuture
Congratulations Loopworm on winning the 15th Edition of Aegis Graham Bell Award in the Innovation in Agriculture category. The 15th Aegis Graham Bell Awards is an initiative supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, Ministry of Education, Government of India, New Delhi, and an initiative of Aegis School of Business, Data Science, Cyber Security and Telecommunication. Tech powered by mUniCampus, Assessfy. #AGBAwards #InnovationLeadership #TechForGood #AGBA2024 #DigitalIndia #InnovationExcellence
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Breaking new ground—our first shipment to Europe is on its way! 🚀🌍 A major milestone achieved—our first international shipment to Europe is officially on its way! 🎉 A full 40 feet container load containing Loopmeal Pro has been dispatched to Europe, marking a significant step in our journey toward global expansion and entering into the EU Pet Food Industry. A huge shoutout to our incredible team and partners for making this happen! 💪🐛 🔹 Loopmeal Pro – 65%+ protein insect meal rich in essential amino acids, phospholipids, sterols and bunch of bio active molecules like 1 DNJ —enhancing health & palatability in pet foods. 🔹 Produced at our 6,000 TPA facility, certified with EU TRACES, HACCP, and ISO 22000. We’re excited to grow our Global footprint in sustainable nutrition. 🌱 📩 Want to learn more? Connect with our Team Abhishek Khandelwal or Vidyadhar Byreddy. #SustainableProtein #InsectProtein #PetFoodInnovation #GlobalExpansion #Loopworm #Aquafeed #AnimalNutrition #Pet #Shrimp #Petfood #export
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