NIUM works at the intersection of food, biology, and health.
Backed by science
Strong core team with complimentary skills
Patented technology
Backed by science
Strong core team with complimentary skills
Patented technology
Our Mission
We are building the most sophisticated model of digestion to improve the development of nutrition products and provide the best nutrition support for individuals.
Our Vision
We empower every individual with diet-related diseases to enjoy a healthier and happier life.
Our journey so far
Alberto Noronha, Founder and CEO of NIUM, through his research at the University of Luxembourg identified that individual responses to food are difficult to predict and wanted to change this. Adam Selamnia joined his vision supporting the commercial development of the spin-off NIUM.
2019
Incorporation and 1st PoC
After a successful application for grant funding with the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR), NIUM was incorporated with the goal of using metabolic modeling for food response prediction.
2019-2021
First validation of Computational models
Working with diverse companies in the food sector we have demonstrated the potential of our bioinformatics pipelines for microbiome data analyses. Acceleration programs: Fit4Start, EIT Food Accelerator Network/MassChallenge.
2022
microgut integration
We have integrated the microGUT instrument in our offer. After obtaining a Seal of Excellence with the European commission, we launched the first commercial projects using this technology.
2023
opening nium’s laboratory
We are currently in the process of opening our laboratory to grow the commercial activity of our in vitro platform. NIUM is also collaborating on multiple clinical trials focusing on the impact of nutrition on the gut-microbiome and health.
MEET THE DREAM TEAM
Alberto Noronha
PhD IN BIOINFORMATICS, INFORMATICS ENGINEER
Alberto Noronha, Founder and CEO of Nium, through his research project identified that individual responses to food are difficult to predict and wanted to change this.
Adam Selamnia
PhD IN HUMAN NUTRITION, MBA, ENTREPRENEUR IN DIGITAL HEALTH
Adam Selamnia, has an almost 20 years professional journey as a serial entrepreneur and Strategic Advisor in the field of HealthTech.
Hélène de Franco
PhD Student – Luxembourg Institute of Health
Helene has received a FNR Industrial Fellowship in a collaboration between the LIH and NIUM.
Olivier de la Guéronnière
Director of International Business Law, Private Capital, Management
Olivier has extensive experience and a transversal vision providing for practical solutions in international business law, tax, HR and governance
Pranjul Shah
University of Luxembourg, PhD in Microfluidic
Inventor of microGUT device, Entrepreneur. Extensive entrepreneurship experience commercializing academic inventions and supporting entrepreneurs.
MEET OUR ADVISORS
Tram Trinh
ADVISOR
ex-Fortune 50 C-level Executive
Corp. & Board Director – AI & Health
Prof. Paulo Veríssimo
ADVISOR
Professor of Computer Science, Director of Resilient Computing and Cybersecurity Center, Kaust University
Navin Govind
ADVISOR
Serial Digital Health Entrepreneur and investor, Computer Engineer
Dr. Stefan Rauh
ADVISOR
Head of the Oncology Dpt., CHEM Chair, ESMO Public Policy Committee Member, Pdt Lux. Soc. Oncology
NIUM works at the intersection of food, biology, and health.
Our Mission
We are building the most sophisticated model of digestion to improve the development of nutrition products and provide the best nutrition support for individuals.
Our Vision
We empower every individual with diet related diseases to enjoy a healthier and happier life.
Our journey so far
Alberto Noronha, Founder and CEO of NIUM, through his research at the University of Luxembourg identified that individual responses to food are difficult to predict and wanted to change this. Adam Selamnia joined his vision supporting the commercial development of the spin-off NIUM.
2019
Incorporation and 1st PoC
After a successful application for grant funding with the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR), NIUM was incorporated with the goal of using metabolic modeling for food response prediction.
2019-2021
First validation of Computational models
Working with diverse companies in the food sector we have demonstrated the potential of our bioinformatics pipelines for microbiome data analyses. Acceleration programs: Fit4Start, EIT Food Accelerator Network/MassChallenge.
2022
microgut integration
We have integrated the microGUT instrument in our offer. After obtaining a Seal of Excellence with the European commission, we launched the first commercial projects using this technology.
2023
opening nium’s laboratory
We are currently in the process of opening our laboratory to grow the commercial activity of our in vitro platform. NIUM is also collaborating on multiple clinical trials focusing on the impact of nutrition on the gut-microbiome and health.
MEET THE DREAM TEAM
Alberto Noronha
PhD IN BIOINFORMATICS, INFORMATICS ENGINEER
Alberto Noronha, Founder and CEO of Nium, through his research project identified that individual responses to food are difficult to predict and wanted to change this.
Adam Selamnia
PhD IN HUMAN NUTRITION, MBA, ENTREPRENEUR IN DIGITAL HEALTH
Adam Selamnia, has an almost 20 years professional journey as a serial entrepreneur and Strategic Advisor in the field of HealthTech.
Hélène de Franco
PhD Student – Luxembourg Institute of Health
Helene has received a FNR Industrial Fellowship in a collaboration between the LIH and NIUM.
Olivier de la Guéronnière
Director of International Business Law, Private Capital, Management
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Pranjul Shah
University of Luxembourg, PhD in Microfluidic
Inventor of microGUT device, Entrepreneur. Extensive entrepreneurship experience commercializing academic inventions and supporting entrepreneurs.
MEET OUR ADVISORS
Tram Trinh
ADVISOR
ex-Fortune 50 C-level Executive
Corp. & Board Director – AI & Health
Prof. Paulo Veríssimo
ADVISOR
Professor of Computer Science, Director of Resilient Computing and Cybersecurity Center, Kaust University
Navin Govind
ADVISOR
Serial Digital Health Entrepreneur and investor, Computer Engineer
Dr. Stefan Rauh
ADVISOR
Head of the Oncology Dpt., CHEM Chair, ESMO Public Policy Committee Member, Pdt Lux. Soc. Oncology