Bioinspired

Nanomaterials and devices inspired by biology

55 companies 17 countries
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Aquaporin A/S

Kongens Lyngby, Denmark

Pioneer in biomimetic water filtration using aquaporin proteins

NASDAQ Copenhagen: AQP public
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SynSense

Zurich, Switzerland

Neuromorphic vision and AI processor company spun from ETH Zurich

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NBD Nanotechnologies

Boston, United States

Bio-inspired nanocoatings

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1X Technologies

Moss, Norway

Creating androids that work alongside people in the real world

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Sanctuary AI

Vancouver, Canada

Building human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots

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FarmWise

San Francisco, United States

AI-powered autonomous robots for precision weeding in specialty crops

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Abundant Robotics

Hayward, United States

Developed vacuum-based apple harvesting robots for orchards

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Agrobot

Huelva, Spain

Robotic strawberry harvesting systems using machine vision

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Naïo Technologies

Toulouse, France

Agricultural robotics for autonomous weeding and crop monitoring

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SuitX

Berkeley, United States

Industrial and medical exoskeletons reducing fatigue and injury risk

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German Bionic

Augsburg, Germany

Smart power suits for industrial workers to prevent injuries

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Zymergen

Emeryville, United States

Biofacturing company engineering microbes for advanced materials

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Novamont

Novara, Italy

Leading company in bioplastics and biochemicals from renewable sources

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NatureWorks

Plymouth, United States

World's largest producer of PLA biopolymer from plant sugars

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TotalEnergies Corbion

Gorinchem, Netherlands

Joint venture producing Luminy PLA bioplastics from renewable resources

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Danimer Scientific

Bainbridge, United States

Biopolymer company developing biodegradable PHA-based materials

NYSE: DNMR public
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Charm Industrial

San Francisco, United States

Carbon removal company converting biomass to bio-oil for permanent storage

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Running Tide

Portland, United States

Ocean-based carbon removal company using kelp and ocean alkalinity

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Renewcell

Stockholm, Sweden

Textile recycling company creating dissolving pulp from cotton waste

OMX: RENEW public
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Impossible Foods

Redwood City, United States

Plant-based meat company using heme protein technology to replicate meat flavor

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Beyond Meat

El Segundo, United States

Plant-based meat company with products designed to replicate animal protein

NASDAQ: BYND public
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Wildtype

San Francisco, United States

Cultivated salmon company growing sushi-grade salmon from cells

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Perfect Day

Berkeley, United States

Precision fermentation company producing animal-free dairy proteins

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New Culture

San Francisco, United States

Precision fermentation company producing animal-free mozzarella cheese

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Clara Foods

San Francisco, United States

Precision fermentation company producing animal-free egg proteins

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Nature's Fynd

Chicago, United States

Fermentation company producing Fy protein from fungi discovered in Yellowstone

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Air Protein

San Mateo, United States

Company making protein from air using NASA-inspired technology

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Solar Foods

Helsinki, Finland

Finnish company producing Solein protein from CO2 and electricity

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Ripple Foods

Emeryville, United States

Pea protein milk company providing sustainable dairy alternatives

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NotCo

Santiago, Chile

AI-powered food company creating plant-based products using Giuseppe AI

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Ginkgo Bioworks Agriculture

Boston, United States

Ginkgo Bioworks agriculture division engineering microbes for farming

NYSE: DNA public
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Mori

Boston, United States

Food preservation company using silk protein coating technology

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Bolt Threads

Emeryville, United States

Biotechnology company creating sustainable materials inspired by nature

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Modern Meadow

Nutley, United States

Biofabrication company creating sustainable leather alternatives

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Spiber

Tsuruoka, Japan

Japanese biotechnology company producing protein-based materials

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Genomatica

San Diego, United States

Biotechnology company producing sustainable chemicals and materials

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Lenzing AG

Lenzing, Austria

Austrian company producing sustainable wood-based cellulose fibers

VIE: LNZ public
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Myant

Toronto, Canada

Textile computing company creating connected textiles for health monitoring

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Eat Just

San Francisco, United States

Plant-based egg and cultivated meat company

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Meati Foods

Boulder, United States

Mycelium-based meat alternative company

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Indigo Agriculture

Boston, United States

Agricultural technology company using microbiology and carbon credits

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BrightFarms

Irvington, United States

Greenhouse company growing local produce near retailers

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Ynsect

Evry, France

Insect farming company producing protein from mealworms

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InnovaFeed

Paris, France

Insect protein producer for aquaculture and pet food

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Califia Farms

Los Angeles, United States

Plant-based beverage company specializing in oat and almond milk products

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Good Catch

New York, United States

Plant-based seafood company making fish alternatives from legumes

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Meati Foods

Boulder, United States

Mushroom root mycelium company creating whole-cut meat alternatives

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Remilk

Tel Aviv, Israel

Precision fermentation company producing animal-free dairy proteins

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Sound Agriculture

Emeryville, United States

Plant nutrition and crop performance

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Oddbox

London, United Kingdom

Rescued fruit and vegetable boxes

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Nippon Paper Nano

Tokyo, Japan

Cellulose nanofiber production

TSE: 3863 public
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Nelumbo

Cambridge, United States

Bio-inspired nanostructured coatings for thermal management

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Neptune Nanotechnologies

Halifax, Canada

Nano-structured chitin nanocrystals from fishing waste for composites

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UPM Biomedicals

Helsinki, Finland

Nanofibrillar cellulose for drug screening, personalized medicine, and tissue engineering

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Nanoplume

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Bio-based cellulose aerogel insulation materials