Holloid
Holloid GmbH develops AI-powered, real-time holographic microscopy systems for continuous bioprocess monitoring, enabling automated detection and classification of microorganisms in industrial fermentations and other biotechnological environments.
About
Holloid GmbH, founded in 2022 as a spin-off from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. The company emerged from research at the Institute for Colloid and Biointerface Science (ICBS) and builds on years of academic work in digital holographic microscopy and image-based particle characterization. Holloid’s core technology combines inline holographic microscopy with AI-based data processing, allowing real-time visualization, identification, and quantification of microorganisms directly inside bioreactors — without the need for sampling. This enables faster, safer, and more efficient fermentation and cell culture processes for industrial biotechnology, pharma, and food industries.
Products & Services
- Holloid Inline Monitoring System — real-time holographic imaging for fermentation and cell culture
- AI-based analytics software for automated particle and microorganism classification
- Cloud dashboard for visualization, process alerts, and decision support
- Integration API for industrial bioreactors and process control systems
- Custom R&D collaboration packages and white-label licensing
Use Cases & Case Studies
- Continuous fermentation monitoring in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals
- Microbial contamination detection in food and beverage manufacturing
- Cell health and growth tracking in bioreactors
- Water and environmental microorganism analysis
- Automated microscopy for research and diagnostics
Partnerships & Collaborations
- BOKU University — academic research origin and ongoing R&D
- EIT Manufacturing — commercialization and scale-up support
- Industrial biotech partners in Austria, Germany, and Scandinavia for pilot projects
Awards & Recognition
- European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator funding — €2.5 million grant (2024)
- Supported by aws Austria, BMDW/BMK, and EIT Manufacturing
- Winner of the BOKU Startup Award 2023
- Selected as one of 71 startups in the 2025 EIC Accelerator cohort