
Daniel Murta
Trainee in Veterinary Medicine, small animal practice

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About me
Founder & Visionary CEO Transforming Biotech with Insect Protein Solutions
Education

FACULDADE DE MEDICINA VETERINÁRIA - ULISBOA
2003 - 2009DVM and Master's degree Veterinary Medicine
Experience

Instituto Veterinário do Parque, Lisboa, Portugal
Sept 2008 - Feb 2009Trainee in Veterinary Medicine, small animal practiceMedical and surgical skills

FACULDADE DE MEDICINA VETERINÁRIA - ULISBOA
Jan 2010 - Mar 2014PhD StudentAbove all, during the PhD I developed several personal characteristics, as determination, self-evaluation and controlled persistence. My communication skills were also enhanced along the PhD development. As PhD student I was able to optimize the available technics to my research needs, created new transgenic mice lines and developed several specialized skills.A process as this allows a change in the problem approach capabilities, what is essential in any technical or management position.

Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias
Mar 2014 - Mar 2021Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.webp)
EntoGreen (Ingredient Odyssey SA)
Mar 2014 - nowFounder & CEOhttp://www.entogreen.org/

Thunder Foods
Apr 2021 - nowFounder and Manager
Egas Moniz Cooperativa de Ensino Superior
Apr 2021 - nowAssistant Professor
Agenda Mobilizadora InsectERA
Sept 2021 - nowChairman of the Executive Board
Licenses & Certifications

Organic Farming
Direção Regional de Agricultura e Pescas do AlentejoMar 2022
Membro da Ordem dos Médicos Veterinários
Ordem dos Médicos VeterináriosJan 2011
Competent coordinator-investigator to conduct animal experimentation
Direção-Geral de Alimentação e VeterináriaJan 2011
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Daniel MurtaBorn From Knowledge Portuguese Innovation Agency - ANI Oct 2017 In 2017, EntoGreen was honored with the Born From Knowledge (BfK) Award by the Portuguese National Innovation Agency (ANI), during the Agri Innovation Summit.This prestigious recognition celebrates innovation rooted in scientific knowledge and impactful research. EntoGreen stood out for its pioneering bioconversion technology using insects to transform agro-industrial waste into sustainable solutions for animal nutrition and soil fertilization.The award highlighted our commitment to… Show more In 2017, EntoGreen was honored with the Born From Knowledge (BfK) Award by the Portuguese National Innovation Agency (ANI), during the Agri Innovation Summit.This prestigious recognition celebrates innovation rooted in scientific knowledge and impactful research. EntoGreen stood out for its pioneering bioconversion technology using insects to transform agro-industrial waste into sustainable solutions for animal nutrition and soil fertilization.The award highlighted our commitment to science-driven innovation, our ability to address pressing environmental and economic challenges, and our potential to generate meaningful impact through sustainable biotechnology. It also reinforced our position as a leader in circular bioeconomy and helped expand our network of national and international partners.http://bfk.ani.pt/pt/iniciativas/bfk-awards/testemunhos/testemunhos/bfka3entogreen/ Show less
- Awarded to Daniel MurtaHonorable Mention in the Business Model Canvas Prize European Commission May 2017 EntoGreen was honored with an Honorable Mention in the Business Model Canvas Prize by the European Commission, recognizing the project's innovative and impact-driven business strategy.This distinction highlighted EntoGreen’s pioneering approach to circular bioeconomy, transforming agri-food waste into high-value products through insect bioconversion. The award acknowledged not only the scientific foundation of the project, but also its potential to generate sustainable economic and… Show more EntoGreen was honored with an Honorable Mention in the Business Model Canvas Prize by the European Commission, recognizing the project's innovative and impact-driven business strategy.This distinction highlighted EntoGreen’s pioneering approach to circular bioeconomy, transforming agri-food waste into high-value products through insect bioconversion. The award acknowledged not only the scientific foundation of the project, but also its potential to generate sustainable economic and environmental impact.Receiving this recognition from the European Commission validated our commitment to innovation, scalability, and sustainability—core pillars of our business model. It also reinforced our role in shaping the future of biotech through knowledge-based entrepreneurship. Show less
- Awarded to Daniel MurtaHonorable Mention in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Prize Crédito Agrícola Dec 2015 Ingredient Odyssey received an Honorable Mention in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Prize awarded by Crédito Agrícola, recognizing the project’s innovative and sustainable business model.This distinction highlighted our commitment to developing biotechnology-based solutions that transform nutritional waste into valuable resources for animal feed and agriculture. The recognition validated our science-driven approach and our ability to create impact through innovation, sustainability, and… Show more Ingredient Odyssey received an Honorable Mention in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Prize awarded by Crédito Agrícola, recognizing the project’s innovative and sustainable business model.This distinction highlighted our commitment to developing biotechnology-based solutions that transform nutritional waste into valuable resources for animal feed and agriculture. The recognition validated our science-driven approach and our ability to create impact through innovation, sustainability, and strategic entrepreneurship.The award also reinforced our role in building a resilient and forward-thinking business, capable of addressing global challenges while fostering strong partnerships across the agri-food and biotech sectors. Show less
- Awarded to Daniel MurtaFerreira Lapa Prize Portuguese Society of Veterinary Science 2011 Prize awarded to the best students in Veterinary Medicine
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