Launching the Open Fermentation Project

This is the inaugural post on creating the Open Fermentation Project SPC. Going forward we plan to document the journey, what we are learning and being fully transparent.

The Open Fermentation Project SPC is a Social Purpose Corporation formed in Washington State. The definition is below…

A social purpose corporation (an “SPC”) is a Washington corporation that has organized itself to pursue one or more social purposes.

This genesis of the project started years back when I wanted to create a “real-world” Internet of Things device as the basis for a reference project in my day to day activities as an engineering manager for Azure IoT Central. This started my journey of iterating on a device that would automate the fermentation of things like Salumi, Cured Whole Meats, Black Garlic… any recipe that required precision over time, heat and humidity.

The accumulation of all of those efforts led to the formation of the Open Fermentation Project with a simple vision: to make automated fermentation more accessible.

Today, our hallmark product is the “Saluminator®” — an appliance that promises to bring precision curing and fermentation to home and custom curing chambers. We offer everything from complete DIY kits to fully assembled Saluminator® devices that will allow you to cure meats and other recipes that require temperature, humidity and time control. Recipe management is the core of the Saluminator® IoT Management Automation System and we have worked closely with design experts on perfecting its user interface.

As proponents of open design, we have proudly made our design accessible and encourage everyone to build one of their own. We share all the details with you and invite you to follow our step-by-step instructions that make integration flawless.

Through open design, we have also grown to be a full-fledged community where hundreds of people come together to make automated fermentation more accessible. Our people are at the heart of what we do and allow us to further our mission. We believe that food and technology must work together to further the food industry for the better.

As we continue to grow, we promise to continue to make automated fermentation more accessible. The Open Fermentation Project SPC is a food tech company. Moreover, it’s a place for a community of foodies — just like you and I.