Matti Heikkilä

Driving Innovation from Lab to Market | Bioeconomy Pioneer & Strategic Leader

Matti Heikkilä, a Biotech Engineer with an MBA, brings over 20 years of leadership in industrial biotechnology. He began his career at Genencor/DuPont, where he gained invaluable experience in global engineering, strategic planning, and industrial operations.

Currently, Matti holds several impactful roles in multiple growth companies:

• Chief Operating Officer at MetGen Oy, driving technology development, business operations, and sustainability-focused innovations. He has spearheaded transformative projects in renewable materials and circular economy solutions.

• Chief Technology Officer at Ivy Farm Technologies, scaling cultured meat production and forging strategic partnerships to commercialize sustainable protein solutions.

• Founder and CEO of Wimma Consulting Oy, guiding diverse biotech and cleantech projects to market maturity, with expertise in enzyme applications, lignin valorization, and biorefinery technologies.

An advocate for open innovation, Matti has collaborated on major development initiatives that have advanced bio-based value chains and renewable products. He excels at solving complex challenges, building high-performing teams, and aligning scientific innovation with market needs. Recognized as CTO of the Year in 2018, he continues to push the boundaries of industrial biotechnology.

Based in Kaarina, Finland, Matti is committed to making sustainable technologies a commercial reality while fostering collaboration and growth in the bio-based sector.