Alternatives to Rubi Laboratories

Developing high-performance, compostable foams from bacterial cellulose to replace fossil-based plastics.

UK biotechnology company developing sustainable natural rubber from engineered dandelions.

Developing a sustainable plastic alternative called Vivomer.

Cultivating wood directly into its final shape, 10,000x faster than forestry.

Clean water technology company developing light-based solutions to remove complex industrial pollutants and support reuse.

Developing and industrializing cellulose-based superabsorbent materials as a fossil-free and biodegradable alternative.

Biotechnology startup using genetically engineered insects to convert organic waste into high-value recombinant proteins.

A University of Cambridge spin-out tackling unmet drug screening needs by combining materials engineering and cell biology.

Epoch Biodesign uses enzymes to break down plastic waste into monomers for new plastic production.

Pioneering Liquid State Intelligence for physical-world AI.

Building the industrial backbone of the bioeconomy through full-stack fermentation.

Empowering Venture Scientists to solve neglected health and planetary challenges through an entrepreneurship-focused doctoral training program.

Developing circular biomass technology.

Developing biobased alternatives to conventional carbon-intensive construction binders.

Notpla develops and produces sustainable, plastic-free packaging solutions from seaweed and plants, offering biodegradable and compostable alternatives for various applications.

Industrial biotechnology company developing optogenetic control for industrial-scale precision fermentation.

Moderna is a biotechnology company pioneering mRNA medicine, best known for its COVID-19 vaccine and a broad pipeline of mRNA-based therapeutics.

CleanTech company specializing in PET/polyester plastics and fibres recycling using microwave-assisted depolymerisation.