The Scoop
Estonian biotech ÄIO partnered with skincare brand tilk! to launch a bio-fermented facial serum featuring ÄIO's RedOil. This marks ÄIO's first commercial product, available now via tilk!'s e-shop.
The Context
ÄIO, a 2022 Tallinn University of Technology spinout, creates sustainable oils from upcycled organic side-streams via fermentation, targeting cosmetics and food. tilk! specializes in natural skincare. This collaboration highlights Estonia's growing biotech and cosmetics sectors, aligning with the industry's demand for sustainable alternatives. It’s a significant step showing a viable path from deep tech research to consumer products.