FoodOxys is an innovative biotechnology company and spin-off of the University of Thessaly, based in Larissa, Greece. The company operates at the intersection of nutritional biochemistry and food bioactivity research, developing scientifically validated solutions that integrate biochemical analyses, redox biomarkers and genetic data. Its mission is to advance the understanding of human metabolic function while highlighting the functional and bioactive properties of foods and dietary supplements.
FoodOxys builds upon extensive research expertise in the field of redox biology, reflected in more than 350 scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals. At the same time, the company collaborates with businesses across the agrifood sector, supporting the development and scientific validation of products with enhanced nutritional value and bioactive potential. FoodOxys is a member of Elevate Greece and was awarded HealthTech Startup of the Year at the Startupper Awards 2025.
The company’s activities are structured around two main pillars. The first focuses on the personalized assessment of metabolic and antioxidant status in humans through the analysis of biochemical and genetic markers related to nutrition, metabolism and physical performance. The second pillar focuses on the evaluation of the functional properties and bioactivity of foods and dietary supplements, providing agri-food companies with scientific tools for product validation and innovation.
By bridging academic research with applied biotechnology, FoodOxys actively contributes to the transfer of scientific knowledge into entrepreneurship and the advancement of the agri-food innovation ecosystem.