About AmiNIC

AmiNIC is an innovative deep-tech company developing and commercialising patented sensor technology for objective assessment of food quality.

In collaboration with leading universities, research organisations, and end users, we have created the Meat Quality Sensor (MQS), the first commercial application of our sensor technology platform, which continues to evolve.

Today, AmiNIC is continuously expanding both MQS and the underlying platform to new analytes and applications through research projects, partnerships, and industrial testing.

AmiNIC’s Board

Advisory Board

Operational Team

Photos: Sweet Lilli Photography 

Maria Møllebjerg Pedersen

Marketing Project Leader

Maria has a PBA. in Digital Concept Development.

She is responsible for marketing and communication.

Mail: mmp@aminic.dk

Tatiana Marcondes

Industrial PostDoc

Tatiana has a Master’s in Physics and a PhD. semiconductor systems.

She is responsible for sensor-unit improvements.

AmiNIC’s Board

Advisory Board

Operational Team

Photos: Sweet Lilli Photography 

Hossein Bitalebi

Software Engineer

Hossein has a Ph.D. and a M.Sc. in Computer Architecture.

Responsible for the software.

AmiNIC’s story so far

Origin and Development (2015-2018):

AmiNIC originated in 2015 from a research project within the Science Innovator programme, where PhD students Jeanette Hvam and Elizabeth Robertson identified inaccurate freshness assessment as a significant cause of food waste in meat and fish.

In 2016, in collaboration with Associate Professor and researcher Roana de Oliveira Hansen, a prototype was developed and a patent application was filed. In 2017, the work was recognised with the Sønderborg Entrepreneurship Award and an investment from LogiCon Nordic, enabling the development of a handheld sensor.
In 2018, AmiNIC received funding from Innovation Fund Denmark to strengthen the team and further develop the sensor technology. The company was formally established in collaboration with entrepreneur Jesper Haugaard.

Validation and Recognition (2019-2020):

In 2019, AmiNIC conducted validation trials on pork and tuna and entered collaborations with universities and research institutions. The work was recognised with the Agro Business Park Innovation Award.

In 2020, a breakthrough in the development of the chemical binder resulted in a more stable and applicable solution. The same year, AmiNIC participated in Danish Tech Challenge, contributing to additional funding and a strengthened market position.

Expansion and Progress (2021-2022):

In 2021, AmiNIC conducted pilot tests with companies in the production and food service sectors and used feedback to refine the solution. Collaboration with industrial designers and food equipment specialists contributed to improving the sensor’s design.

In 2022, the sensor was presented at conferences and tested in real-life applications, increasing visibility and strengthening AmiNIC’s position as a modern and growing player in the food industry.

PRECISE and further development (2023- ):

In 2023, AmiNIC launched the three-year PRECISE project in collaboration with SDU, KIN Lebensmittelinstitut, Fraunhofer ISIT, Technische Hochschule Lübeck, and Hochschule Flensburg, supported by Interreg Germany–Denmark. The project focuses on further development, optimisation, and industrial testing of the sensor technology in close cooperation with partners.

Read more about the PRECISE project here.

Developing a fish binder:

In parallel, AmiNIC, together with the University of Southern Denmark, initiated a project supported by Innovationskraft 2025 (transition scheme) focusing on the development of a fish-specific binder. The binder targets trimethylamine (TMA), which appears early in fish spoilage and enables more precise assessment of freshness.

The project demonstrates how the same sensor platform can be expanded to new analytes and applications.

Read more about our Innovationskraft project here.

Funding and Projects

Our technology has been developed and validated through national and European research and innovation programmes and supported by public funding with a focus on platform development, industrial testing, and scalability.

Sensor-Based Early Warning System for Airborne Fungal Spores in Greenhouses

In the GUDP project, AmiNIC contributed to the development of a sensor-based early warning system for detecting airborne fungal spores in greenhouses. The system enabled a reduction in pesticide use, minimised plant and resource waste, and supported more sustainable production through early and precise detection.

Read more about our GUDP project here.