Our mission is to accelerate the transition to sustainable materials using synthetic biology.

We believe that cost-effective solutions are key to global adoption.

We are a group of
techno-optimists

We trust that science and technology can save us from climate catastrophe.


We are passionate about the circular economy and using waste to create value.

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A mission-driven team.

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Our founders

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Elizabeth Clarke

CTO

Linkedin Elisabeth
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Derek Greenfield

President

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Noah Helman

CEO

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Our values

Leave the world greener

Replacing toxic processes with sustainable ones.

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Focus on the half full

Be constructive and focus on the solutions.

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Take ownership

Seek advice but decide for yourself.

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Data win

Educate yourself on relevant data.

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Keep your sense of wonder

Be curious and ask questions.

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Communicate early and often

Clear the air, cultivate appreciation, and practice listening.

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Unfinished over unsafe

Caution is a habit. Better to wait and find a safe way.

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Be yourself -
we like it that way

We want you to feel included and know that you belong here.

Supported by top advisors

Jennifer Holmgren

Jennifer Holmgren

CEO at LanzaTech

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Valerie Minassian

Fractional CFO

Johan van Walsem

Johan van Walsem

COO at Lygos

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Olivier Marie

Business Development Advisor Founder of Delta Energy Partners

Jim Barber

Jim Barber

Ex-CEO at Metabolix

Veronique Lafargue

Veronique Lafargue

Marketing Advisor
Founder of Maison Lafargue

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Mark Oberle

CEO at RobinHill Senior Advisory Group

9

YEARS OF DEVELOPMENT

22

PATENTS

$10M

FUNDING

4

COMMERCIAL PARTNERS

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Join our team

Link to iMicrobes twitter
Linkedin link to iMicrobes
Send email to info@iMicrobes.com
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