NEOM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – In a groundbreaking strategic initiative, NEOM Investment Fund announced a major investment in Liberation Labs, a company specializing in biomanufacturing using precision fermentation technologies, to support Topian, NEOM’s food company, in designing and developing a state‑of‑the‑art precision fermentation facility in Saudi Arabia.
Liberation Labs is at the forefront of developing and operating advanced biomanufacturing facilities that produce essential food ingredients through precision fermentation.
This innovative process offers a sustainable and scalable alternative to conventional production methods by enabling the production of high‑quality proteins without relying on animal sources—thereby enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of global food supply chains.
NEOM Investment Fund CEO Majid Mufti commented, “This strategic partnership is a pivotal milestone in NEOM’s journey toward becoming a global leader in sustainable food production. By harnessing Liberation Labs’ deep expertise in precision fermentation and biomanufacturing, we will accelerate the adoption of cutting‑edge food technologies that can redefine our future food systems.”
Mark Warner, Founder and CEO of Liberation Labs, added, “The opportunity to develop our first Middle Eastern site in collaboration with NEOM Investment Fund and Topian is truly exciting. We look forward to merging our biomanufacturing capabilities with NEOM’s ambitious vision to reshape the global food production landscape.”
Dr. Juan Carlos Motamayor, CEO of Topian, stated, “At Topian, we are committed to developing future food systems that address the challenges of population growth and climate change. This advanced biomanufacturing facility will allow us to produce key food ingredients and alternative proteins at exceptional quality, efficiency, and sustainability. It will also reduce our dependency on food imports, enhance national food security, create new economic opportunities, and generate high‑skilled jobs—positioning the Kingdom at the forefront of innovative, high‑value food production.”
This strategic investment by NEOM Investment Fund lays the foundation for scalable, sustainable solutions in the biomanufacturing space and reinforces Saudi Arabia’s commitment to transforming its food production landscape for a more sustainable future.
