He moved on to create linrob, which focuses on innovative linear robotic solutions. Together with Oliver Klein and a team of industry and insect experts and in cooperation with the Fraunhofer IME in Giessen Köck launched in 2025 entoSOLUTIONS, a venture dedicated to industrial insect farming. The company aims to develop sustainable protein sources and bio-materials, contributing to eco-friendly food production and circular economy solutions.

With a strong engineering background and a passion for innovation, Köck has established himself as a forward-thinking entrepreneur, driving advancements in automation and sustainable biotechnology. His work reflects a commitment to technological progress and environmental responsibility.

Title of Presentation: Industrial Insect Farming & Regional Integration

Short summary of the presentation

The lecture explores the potential of industrial insect farming as a sustainable protein source, focusing on integrating regional farmers into large-scale production systems. Insect farming offers high efficiency, low environmental impact, and circular economy benefits. Key topics include:

• Scaling Production: How small farms can supply larvae to centralized insect production and processing facilities, ensuring quality, risk reduction and economic viability.

• Technology & Automation: Innovations in breeding, harvesting, and processing to optimize yields.

• Byproduct Utilization: Using frass (insect waste) as organic fertilizer, biochar and as CCS method.