Bioinspired
Nanomaterials and devices inspired by biology
Aquaporin A/S
Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
Pioneer in biomimetic water filtration using aquaporin proteins
SynSense
Zurich, Switzerland
Neuromorphic vision and AI processor company spun from ETH Zurich
NBD Nanotechnologies
Boston, United States
Bio-inspired nanocoatings
1X Technologies
Moss, Norway
Creating androids that work alongside people in the real world
Sanctuary AI
Vancouver, Canada
Building human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots
FarmWise
San Francisco, United States
AI-powered autonomous robots for precision weeding in specialty crops
Abundant Robotics
Hayward, United States
Developed vacuum-based apple harvesting robots for orchards
Agrobot
Huelva, Spain
Robotic strawberry harvesting systems using machine vision
Naïo Technologies
Toulouse, France
Agricultural robotics for autonomous weeding and crop monitoring
SuitX
Berkeley, United States
Industrial and medical exoskeletons reducing fatigue and injury risk
German Bionic
Augsburg, Germany
Smart power suits for industrial workers to prevent injuries
Zymergen
Emeryville, United States
Biofacturing company engineering microbes for advanced materials
Novamont
Novara, Italy
Leading company in bioplastics and biochemicals from renewable sources
NatureWorks
Plymouth, United States
World's largest producer of PLA biopolymer from plant sugars
TotalEnergies Corbion
Gorinchem, Netherlands
Joint venture producing Luminy PLA bioplastics from renewable resources
Danimer Scientific
Bainbridge, United States
Biopolymer company developing biodegradable PHA-based materials
Charm Industrial
San Francisco, United States
Carbon removal company converting biomass to bio-oil for permanent storage
Running Tide
Portland, United States
Ocean-based carbon removal company using kelp and ocean alkalinity
Renewcell
Stockholm, Sweden
Textile recycling company creating dissolving pulp from cotton waste
Impossible Foods
Redwood City, United States
Plant-based meat company using heme protein technology to replicate meat flavor
Beyond Meat
El Segundo, United States
Plant-based meat company with products designed to replicate animal protein
Wildtype
San Francisco, United States
Cultivated salmon company growing sushi-grade salmon from cells
Perfect Day
Berkeley, United States
Precision fermentation company producing animal-free dairy proteins
New Culture
San Francisco, United States
Precision fermentation company producing animal-free mozzarella cheese
Clara Foods
San Francisco, United States
Precision fermentation company producing animal-free egg proteins
Nature's Fynd
Chicago, United States
Fermentation company producing Fy protein from fungi discovered in Yellowstone
Air Protein
San Mateo, United States
Company making protein from air using NASA-inspired technology
Solar Foods
Helsinki, Finland
Finnish company producing Solein protein from CO2 and electricity
Ripple Foods
Emeryville, United States
Pea protein milk company providing sustainable dairy alternatives
NotCo
Santiago, Chile
AI-powered food company creating plant-based products using Giuseppe AI
Ginkgo Bioworks Agriculture
Boston, United States
Ginkgo Bioworks agriculture division engineering microbes for farming
Mori
Boston, United States
Food preservation company using silk protein coating technology
Bolt Threads
Emeryville, United States
Biotechnology company creating sustainable materials inspired by nature
Modern Meadow
Nutley, United States
Biofabrication company creating sustainable leather alternatives
Spiber
Tsuruoka, Japan
Japanese biotechnology company producing protein-based materials
Genomatica
San Diego, United States
Biotechnology company producing sustainable chemicals and materials
Lenzing AG
Lenzing, Austria
Austrian company producing sustainable wood-based cellulose fibers
Myant
Toronto, Canada
Textile computing company creating connected textiles for health monitoring
Eat Just
San Francisco, United States
Plant-based egg and cultivated meat company
Meati Foods
Boulder, United States
Mycelium-based meat alternative company
Indigo Agriculture
Boston, United States
Agricultural technology company using microbiology and carbon credits
BrightFarms
Irvington, United States
Greenhouse company growing local produce near retailers
Ynsect
Evry, France
Insect farming company producing protein from mealworms
InnovaFeed
Paris, France
Insect protein producer for aquaculture and pet food
Califia Farms
Los Angeles, United States
Plant-based beverage company specializing in oat and almond milk products
Good Catch
New York, United States
Plant-based seafood company making fish alternatives from legumes
Meati Foods
Boulder, United States
Mushroom root mycelium company creating whole-cut meat alternatives
Remilk
Tel Aviv, Israel
Precision fermentation company producing animal-free dairy proteins
Sound Agriculture
Emeryville, United States
Plant nutrition and crop performance
Oddbox
London, United Kingdom
Rescued fruit and vegetable boxes
Nippon Paper Nano
Tokyo, Japan
Cellulose nanofiber production
Nelumbo
Cambridge, United States
Bio-inspired nanostructured coatings for thermal management
Neptune Nanotechnologies
Halifax, Canada
Nano-structured chitin nanocrystals from fishing waste for composites
UPM Biomedicals
Helsinki, Finland
Nanofibrillar cellulose for drug screening, personalized medicine, and tissue engineering
Nanoplume
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Bio-based cellulose aerogel insulation materials