BIONTO. On Top of Trichoderma.

The BIONTO team has industrial competence

  • in operating the most competitive cell-based production platform, Trichoderma reesei
  • in such a way that high-quality biological products are developed
  • and produced in a very cost-effective manner.

Want to have Your Own Biosolution?

The BIONTO feasibility study is a smart way to start.

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Biosolutions are a range of biological products such as proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids and micro-organisms that are used industrially in manufacturing processes and end products

Dr. Marika Alapuranen

Chief Scientist, Founder

I have built my scientific and technological expertise in the development of microbial strains, platforms, and industrial enzymes. My focus has been and continues to be on enabling the efficient, industrially feasible cell-based production of high-quality biological products.

Working as an expert in a highly competent R&D team is rewarding. I believe that success lies in a consistent and structured way of working that supports innovation and growth.

“I’m a team player and enjoy brainstorming together with colleagues. I value trust, authenticity, and openness – supporting individual and organisational growth.“

Dr. Tuula Palmén

Sales Director

I have more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience in the bio and health industry segments, focusing especially on international trade. Working as a board member in business development, I have built many strategic partnerships over the years and gained experience in  public and private financing. Being in the position of an ecosystem leader also provided me with a broad global contact network to support business growth.

“In BIONTO, we have a privileged opportunity to support others’ path towards a more sustainable business.”

Dr. Terhi Puranen

CEO, Founder

I have had the privilege of leading highly successful teams in the industrial enzyme business that have developed competitive products for the mass market for 15 years. I have ensured business competitiveness by building an IP portfolio, and most importantly, by providing day-to-day stakeholder/customer support.

It should come as no surprise that technological development also inspires me. I have designed and led strategies, roadmaps and projects in terms of cell-based production platforms, Bio-IT and R&D digitalization.

“I want to be a value-adding leader that foster a culture of trust, collaboration and learning. I believe it enables our customers to reach their full potential and succeed beyond expectations.“

Katja Palmunen

CTO, Founder

My technological foundation is built on the design of industrial crystallization processes for concentrated and purified products ranging from therapeutic proteins to enzymes. I am delighted to have been able to provide R&D services that are trusted by many, including some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies.

That decade was just an appetizer. It was followed by a deeper dive into industrial upscaling, particularly enzyme processing and formulation technologies, leading up to hundreds of commercial bulk enzyme products.

”Set a goal. My passion is to design the most high-quality, streamlined and cost-effective process to achieve the given goal.”