Industrial Microbes

Company summary

Industrial Microbes (iMicrobes) is a biotechnology company that produces bio-based, low-carbon materials and chemicals, such as 100% bio-based acrylic acid, using renewable feedstocks like ethanol and methane. The company develops engineered, programmable microbes to convert these feedstocks into "drop-in" chemicals, offering a net-zero or negative emission alternative to petrochemicals. They serve industrial customers, including ethanol producers, acrylic acid producers, and consumer brands seeking to integrate sustainable bioproducts into their manufacturing supply chains. iMicrobes primarily focuses on providing the microbial strain, bioprocess, and intellectual property, and partners with clients to co-develop manufacturing processes and bring the materials to market.