Alternatives to Shellworks

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

Turning CO2 into cellulose for textiles using an innovative, carbon-negative enzymatic process.

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

Developing biobased alternatives to conventional carbon-intensive construction binders.

UK biotechnology company developing sustainable natural rubber from engineered dandelions.

Developing circular biomass technology.

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

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

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.

Pioneering sustainable oils and fats through fermentation.

Pioneering Liquid State Intelligence for physical-world AI.

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

Revolutionizing battery recycling for a circular future in Europe.

Develops and deploys advanced biotechnology solutions for industrial resource challenges, focusing on wastewater treatment and energy recovery.

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