US Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy is a government agency established in 1977, located in Washington, D.C. Its primary mission is to ensure the security and prosperity of the nation by tackling energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges. The Department focuses on promoting transformative scientific and technological solutions to address these issues, thereby supporting the country's energy needs and environmental sustainability.

Maria Robinson

Director of DOE's Grid Deployment Office

Past deals in Chemical

First Light Solutions

Grant in 2024
First Light Solutions aims to identify and discover manufacture carbon-capturing zeolites.

TDA Research

Grant in 2024
TDA Research is a specialized company that develops and provides innovative chemical processes, materials, and hardware to clients in the defense, aerospace, energy, and chemical industries. Their product portfolio includes sulfur removal sorbents, co-oxidation catalysts, aircraft cleaners, conducting polymers, and chemical processing services such as direct oxidation and fullerenes manufacturing. The company's offerings aim to help clients optimize their resources and operations.

Ion Power

Grant in 2024
Ion Power is a pioneer in the application of Nafion™ technology for various electrochemical applications.

GVD Corporation

Grant in 2024
GVD is an ultra-thin coating service provider specializing in vapor-deposited polymer coatings. Their solvent-free, low-temperature manufacturing process produces chemically pure polymer coatings that enhance customer products or manufacturing processes.

Structured Materials Industries

Grant in 2024
Structured Materials Industries specializes in providing tailored solutions for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) tools, components, and materials. The company focuses on developing high-quality, cost-effective CVD technologies that cater to the specific requirements of its clients. Its services include technical assistance for demonstrations, process development, and the customization of tools and components. Additionally, Structured Materials Industries supports clients through the installation and implementation of these technologies, as well as ongoing product production. By delivering customized CVD solutions, the company enables its clients to achieve their goals and gain a competitive edge in their respective markets.

Mattiq

Grant in 2024
Mattiq is a sustainable materials design and development company focused on transforming the fundamental building blocks that power modern industries. It operates a materials design and discovery platform that integrates materials science, chemistry, and artificial intelligence to create innovative solutions aimed at decarbonizing the economy. By promoting the principles of the circular economy, Mattiq helps businesses reduce their dependence on fossil fuels, minimize waste, and develop more sustainable products and processes. Through its advanced platform, Mattiq is committed to driving significant advancements in sustainability across various sectors.

Toyal America

Grant in 2024
Toyal America is a chemicals firm providing aluminum powders, aluminum pigments, and aluminum nitride for coatings.

Solugen

Debt Financing in 2024
Solugen, Inc. is a specialty chemicals company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2016. It focuses on producing industrial chemicals through the application of biotechnology and green chemistry, specifically utilizing plant-derived substitutes to replace petroleum-based products. The company offers a range of products, including BioPeroxide, a carbon-negative hydrogen peroxide, and BioChelate, a biodegradable chelant. Other offerings include ScavSol, a multivalent metal sequestrant for energy applications, ScaleSol, an alternative to phosphonates for scale control, and CorrSol, which addresses corrosion and fouling. Solugen's innovative approach combines fermentation and petrochemical processing along with advancements in synthetic biology and enzymatic technology, enabling it to create environmentally friendly chemicals from bio-based feedstocks. Its solutions cater to diverse industries such as agriculture, cleaning, energy, and water, contributing to reduced costs and lower carbon emissions while promoting sustainability.

Avium

Grant in 2024
Avium develops fuels and chemicals from CO2, water, and renewable energy. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Lawrence, Kansas.

Cabot Corporation

Grant in 2024
Cabot is a global performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the manufacture and sale of a diverse range of chemicals and materials. The company operates through two main segments: reinforcement materials and performance chemicals. The reinforcement materials segment primarily offers rubber-grade carbon blacks, essential for automotive applications such as hoses and belts. The performance chemicals segment provides products like inkjet colorants and fumed metal oxides, which are utilized in various industries, including automotive and construction. Founded in 1882, Cabot focuses on delivering innovative solutions that address current customer challenges while preparing them for future needs. The company has been recognized for its economic impact and corporate responsibility, earning accolades such as the Bronze Winner at the Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards and a spot on CR Magazine’s list of 100 Best Corporate Citizens in 2012.

Eastman Chemical

Grant in 2024
Eastman Chemical Company is a global specialty chemicals manufacturer that produces advanced materials, chemicals, and fibers utilized in everyday products. Headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, and founded in 1920, Eastman operates over 40 manufacturing sites across 16 countries and has joint ventures that expand its global reach. The company offers a diverse portfolio, including specialty coalescents, solvents, paint additives, copolyesters, cellulose esters, and a variety of fibers. Its operations are segmented into Additives & Functional Products, Advanced Materials, Chemical Intermediates, and Fibers, serving markets such as transportation, building and construction, healthcare, and agriculture. Eastman focuses on high-margin specialty products, reflecting a strategic shift in response to global trends such as energy efficiency and the growth of emerging markets. With a robust presence in Asia, it leverages its market diversity as a competitive advantage.

The Chemours

Grant in 2024
The Chemours Company is a global leader in performance chemicals, operating across North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Chemours operates through three segments: Fluoroproducts, Chemical Solutions, and Titanium Technologies. The Fluoroproducts segment produces a range of fluorochemicals, including refrigerants and specialty coatings, while the Chemical Solutions segment supplies industrial and specialty chemicals for various industries such as mining and electronics. The Titanium Technologies segment, which generates the majority of the company's revenue, manufactures titanium dioxide pigments used in coatings, plastics, and packaging. Chemours is dedicated to providing innovative, chemistry-based solutions that enhance product performance and sustainability across diverse applications.

Otsuka Chemical America

Grant in 2024
Otsuka Chemical America is a pioneering perspective and a commitment to environmental protection.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers

Grant in 2024
AIChE is the world's leading organization for chemical engineering professionals. Explore webinars, education, articles, international conf.

TDA Research

Grant in 2024
TDA Research is a specialized company that develops and provides innovative chemical processes, materials, and hardware to clients in the defense, aerospace, energy, and chemical industries. Their product portfolio includes sulfur removal sorbents, co-oxidation catalysts, aircraft cleaners, conducting polymers, and chemical processing services such as direct oxidation and fullerenes manufacturing. The company's offerings aim to help clients optimize their resources and operations.

GlycoSurf

Grant in 2024
GlycoSurf, established in 2013, is a specialty chemicals company that produces bio-inspired surfactants, specifically focusing on rhamnolipids. These are high-purity, non-toxic, biodegradable glycolipids with tailored chemical properties. GlycoSurf's products are used in various applications, notably in the formulation of personal-care products, contributing to a more sustainable chemical industry.

Cerium Laboratories

Grant in 2024
Cerium Laboratories provides electron imaging, surface science, mass spectroscopy, and chemical analysis.

Mesa Photonics

Grant in 2023
Mesa Photonics is a manufacturing company. They produce scientific tests and measurement equipment. Their technology is applied to the detection of compounds including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, methane, hydrogen chloride, nitric oxide, and ethylene.

Structured Materials Industries

Grant in 2023
Structured Materials Industries specializes in providing tailored solutions for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) tools, components, and materials. The company focuses on developing high-quality, cost-effective CVD technologies that cater to the specific requirements of its clients. Its services include technical assistance for demonstrations, process development, and the customization of tools and components. Additionally, Structured Materials Industries supports clients through the installation and implementation of these technologies, as well as ongoing product production. By delivering customized CVD solutions, the company enables its clients to achieve their goals and gain a competitive edge in their respective markets.

Invizyne

Grant in 2023
Invizyne is a biotechnology company focused on revolutionizing biomanufacturing through the development of innovative enzyme-based systems. The company specializes in designing enzymes and constructing cell-free enzymatic pathways that operate continuously and independently outside of living cells. This approach addresses many challenges associated with traditional cell-based biomanufacturing technologies. Invizyne's flagship platform, SimplePath, aims to efficiently convert natural and renewable resources into a variety of valuable chemicals, including pharmaceuticals, fuels, materials, and food additives. By providing a modular and cascading system, Invizyne seeks to offer a viable alternative to conventional methods of chemical production, such as chemical synthesis and natural extraction, thereby enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of the biomanufacturing process.

Plastics Engineering Company

Grant in 2023
Plastics Engineering Company is a manufacturer of phenolic resins and thermoset molding materials.

Zeeosphere

Grant in 2023
Zeeospheres Ceramic Microspheres are a formulation tool that allows compounders to manufacture paints and other compounded products.

Pemco International

Grant in 2023
Pemco International is a manufacturer specializing in enamel and ceramic frits. The company develops porcelain enamel and specialty frit-based products designed for a variety of applications, including household appliances and industrial processes. Pemco International offers solutions that include surface protection, branded aesthetics, coloring agents, and metal-processing services, catering to diverse sectors, such as metallurgical and glass industries. Through its innovative product offerings, the company aims to meet the specific needs of its clients while maintaining high standards of quality and performance.

Aequor

Grant in 2023
Aequor is a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary chemicals, cleaners, and water treatments designed to address biofilm-related challenges in various industries. Founded by a marine and medical microbiologist, Aequor's innovative products effectively remove and prevent biofilm, which contributes to issues such as microfouling and macrofouling. The company has achieved regulatory approval for numerous non-toxic dispersants and cleaners, classified as environmentally friendly and safe for food contact. Aequor offers a comprehensive range of services, including microbial testing, consulting, and custom product development, and collaborates with complementary service providers to deliver integrated solutions. Notably, Aequor's flagship product has gained recognition for its success in NASA’s water recycling systems on the International Space Station and has demonstrated utility in various applications, from cooling towers to groundwater remediation. As a Woman-Owned Small Business, Aequor is positioned to leverage government opportunities and anticipates significant returns on investment as it expands its sales efforts across multiple sectors.

Ion Power

Grant in 2023
Ion Power is a pioneer in the application of Nafion™ technology for various electrochemical applications.

Achiewell

Grant in 2023
Achiewell is a chemical firm specializing in developing new solutions to unusual issues in the automotive, electronics, and aerospace coatings sectors.

Avium

Grant in 2023
Avium develops fuels and chemicals from CO2, water, and renewable energy. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Lawrence, Kansas.

Mattiq

Grant in 2023
Mattiq is a sustainable materials design and development company focused on transforming the fundamental building blocks that power modern industries. It operates a materials design and discovery platform that integrates materials science, chemistry, and artificial intelligence to create innovative solutions aimed at decarbonizing the economy. By promoting the principles of the circular economy, Mattiq helps businesses reduce their dependence on fossil fuels, minimize waste, and develop more sustainable products and processes. Through its advanced platform, Mattiq is committed to driving significant advancements in sustainability across various sectors.

3D Array Technology

Grant in 2023
3D Array Technology LLC (3DAT) is a prominent innovator in the field of functional materials, specializing in the development and supply of high-performance materials. The company utilizes its unique, patent-pending 3D nano-array technology to create high-efficiency and cost-effective heterogeneous catalysts, which are applicable across various industries, including chemical, petrochemical, and automotive sectors. In addition to its catalyst production, 3DAT offers advanced contract research services, focusing on tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of its clients. The company's commitment to innovation positions it as a key player in enhancing industrial processes through cutting-edge technology.

TDA Research

Grant in 2023
TDA Research is a specialized company that develops and provides innovative chemical processes, materials, and hardware to clients in the defense, aerospace, energy, and chemical industries. Their product portfolio includes sulfur removal sorbents, co-oxidation catalysts, aircraft cleaners, conducting polymers, and chemical processing services such as direct oxidation and fullerenes manufacturing. The company's offerings aim to help clients optimize their resources and operations.

Låkril Technologies

Grant in 2023
Låkril Technologies is focused on promoting sustainability in chemical production by developing and selling acrylics, as well as licensing related catalyst and process technologies. The company specializes in the catalytic dehydration of α-hydroxy acids, which facilitates the production of sustainable, bio-based acrylic acid. This innovative approach enables clients to generate cost-effective acrylate derivatives that serve as eco-friendly alternatives in various industries, including paints, coatings, adhesives, and superabsorbents. Through its advancements in renewable technology, Låkril Technologies aims to enhance the sustainability of chemical processes and contribute to a greener future.

Structured Materials Industries

Grant in 2023
Structured Materials Industries specializes in providing tailored solutions for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) tools, components, and materials. The company focuses on developing high-quality, cost-effective CVD technologies that cater to the specific requirements of its clients. Its services include technical assistance for demonstrations, process development, and the customization of tools and components. Additionally, Structured Materials Industries supports clients through the installation and implementation of these technologies, as well as ongoing product production. By delivering customized CVD solutions, the company enables its clients to achieve their goals and gain a competitive edge in their respective markets.

Mesa Photonics

Grant in 2023
Mesa Photonics is a manufacturing company. They produce scientific tests and measurement equipment. Their technology is applied to the detection of compounds including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, methane, hydrogen chloride, nitric oxide, and ethylene.

GlycoSurf

Grant in 2023
GlycoSurf, established in 2013, is a specialty chemicals company that produces bio-inspired surfactants, specifically focusing on rhamnolipids. These are high-purity, non-toxic, biodegradable glycolipids with tailored chemical properties. GlycoSurf's products are used in various applications, notably in the formulation of personal-care products, contributing to a more sustainable chemical industry.

Algenesis

Grant in 2023
Algenesis is a material science and technology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2016. The company focuses on producing renewable and biodegradable polyurethane materials derived from algae and non-food plant oils. Algenesis develops biodegradable foam products, including soft foams suitable for footwear and hard foams designed for surfboards. By partnering with various companies, Algenesis aims to address the global plastic pollution crisis by offering sustainable alternatives to traditional fossil fuel-based plastics. Through its innovative approach, the company contributes to environmental recovery efforts while promoting the use of eco-friendly materials in everyday products.

RenewCO2

Grant in 2023
RenewCO2 is a research company based in Cranford, New Jersey, focused on developing innovative processes to convert carbon dioxide emissions into usable products, such as polymers and organic chemicals. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in clean electrochemical technologies that enable the transformation of CO2 into monomers and other valuable chemicals. By providing solutions that help chemical industry organizations reduce their environmental footprint, RenewCO2 aims to facilitate the creation of sustainable products from waste materials, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Albemarle

Grant in 2022
Albemarle Corporation is a prominent developer, manufacturer, and marketer of specialty chemicals, serving diverse end markets such as petroleum refining, consumer electronics, plastics, construction, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. The company operates in three main segments: Polymer Solutions, Catalysts, and Fine Chemistry, and has established a global presence with 50 facilities across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Albemarle is recognized as one of the largest lithium producers in the world, primarily supplying lithium for battery applications, particularly in electric vehicles. Its integrated lithium production includes upstream resources from salt brine deposits and hard rock mines, along with lithium refining plants located in multiple countries. In addition to its lithium operations, Albemarle is a leading producer of bromine, widely used in flame retardants, and oil refining catalysts, catering to approximately 3,000 customers in over 100 countries.

ICL

Grant in 2022
Israel Chemicals Ltd. is a global company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in fertilizers and specialty chemicals. Founded in 1968, it operates primarily through three segments: Fertilizers, Industrial Products, and Performance Products. The company focuses on creating solutions to address sustainability challenges in food production, agriculture, and industrial markets. By manufacturing products derived from unique minerals, ICL aims to enhance food quality, enable sustainable agricultural practices, and promote environmentally friendly industrial production. As a subsidiary of Israel Corporation Ltd., ICL plays a significant role in fulfilling essential needs in the agriculture and food sectors while contributing to sustainability efforts globally.

Koura

Grant in 2022
Koura is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and supply of fluoroproducts that play a fundamental role in enhancing everyday lives. Koura is a part of the Orbia community of companies, working together to tackle some of the world's most complex challenges. Koura's products are used in a vast range of applications including energy storage, construction of towns and cities, keeping homes cool, food fresh and even in the treatment of respiratory conditions. Headquartered in Boston, Koura has commercial activities across the world, with operations in the United Kingdom, Mexico, United States, India and Japan.

Solvay

Grant in 2022
Solvay is a Belgium-based international chemical company that specializes in the production of basic chemicals, plastics, and composites. Its product offerings include essential chemicals such as soda ash, hydrogen peroxide, and sodium bicarbonate, as well as high-value specialty polymers and aerospace composites. The company operates through several key business segments, including Basic Chemicals, Performance Chemicals, and Corporate. Solvay is recognized for its innovative solutions that address social, environmental, and industrial challenges, with materials designed to withstand demanding conditions in various industries, including aerospace and medical applications. With a balanced geographical presence, the company generates sales from Europe, North America, and Asia, securing a top-three market position for nearly all its products.

polySpectra

Grant in 2022
PolySpectra, Inc. is a Berkeley, California-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in the development of computer-guided 3-D printing resins. The company focuses on transforming 3D printing from a prototyping tool into a viable production manufacturing solution. PolySpectra manufactures functional materials for advanced additive manufacturing, utilizing light-activated catalysts to create durable plastic parts suitable for consumer use. Its modular platform allows for the delivery of materials with a wide range of tailored properties derived from a single chemical system. This innovative approach supports inventors, designers, and engineers in bringing their concepts to life.

GlycoSurf

Grant in 2022
GlycoSurf, established in 2013, is a specialty chemicals company that produces bio-inspired surfactants, specifically focusing on rhamnolipids. These are high-purity, non-toxic, biodegradable glycolipids with tailored chemical properties. GlycoSurf's products are used in various applications, notably in the formulation of personal-care products, contributing to a more sustainable chemical industry.

GlycoSurf

Grant in 2022
GlycoSurf, established in 2013, is a specialty chemicals company that produces bio-inspired surfactants, specifically focusing on rhamnolipids. These are high-purity, non-toxic, biodegradable glycolipids with tailored chemical properties. GlycoSurf's products are used in various applications, notably in the formulation of personal-care products, contributing to a more sustainable chemical industry.

ReactWell

Grant in 2021
ReactWell specializes in providing advanced technology services and products tailored for organizations in the energy, chemical, oil and gas, and petrochemical industries. Operating both domestically and internationally, the company leverages science, engineering, and information technology to develop cost-effective solutions for producing renewable oil and related co-products. By focusing on innovative approaches, ReactWell aims to help its clients secure diminishing supplies of non-renewable conventional liquid hydrocarbons and chemicals, facilitating their use in transportation and chemical markets.

Dimensional Energy

Grant in 2021
Dimensional Energy is a chemistry company focused on advancing artificial photosynthesis to create environmentally sustainable polymers and chemical intermediates. The company specializes in developing hydrocarbon fuels by effectively harnessing and distributing sunlight through scalable reactor systems. By utilizing innovative, functionalized catalysts, Dimensional Energy's technology enhances the reactivity of carbon dioxide molecules, facilitating their capture and conversion into energy. This approach not only aims to provide viable solar fuels but also supports clients in addressing critical energy requirements while promoting environmental responsibility.

GlycoSurf

Grant in 2021
GlycoSurf, established in 2013, is a specialty chemicals company that produces bio-inspired surfactants, specifically focusing on rhamnolipids. These are high-purity, non-toxic, biodegradable glycolipids with tailored chemical properties. GlycoSurf's products are used in various applications, notably in the formulation of personal-care products, contributing to a more sustainable chemical industry.

ReactWell

Grant in 2020
ReactWell specializes in providing advanced technology services and products tailored for organizations in the energy, chemical, oil and gas, and petrochemical industries. Operating both domestically and internationally, the company leverages science, engineering, and information technology to develop cost-effective solutions for producing renewable oil and related co-products. By focusing on innovative approaches, ReactWell aims to help its clients secure diminishing supplies of non-renewable conventional liquid hydrocarbons and chemicals, facilitating their use in transportation and chemical markets.

RenewCO2

Grant in 2020
RenewCO2 is a research company based in Cranford, New Jersey, focused on developing innovative processes to convert carbon dioxide emissions into usable products, such as polymers and organic chemicals. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in clean electrochemical technologies that enable the transformation of CO2 into monomers and other valuable chemicals. By providing solutions that help chemical industry organizations reduce their environmental footprint, RenewCO2 aims to facilitate the creation of sustainable products from waste materials, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Lygos

Grant in 2019
Lygos is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, established in 2011. It focuses on developing sustainable specialty chemicals by engineering microbes to convert sugars into high-value industrial chemicals. The company targets compounds where biological production offers a cost advantage over traditional petrochemical methods. Lygos employs advanced throughput screening and strain construction techniques to optimize pathways for converting inexpensive, renewable feedstock into valuable chemicals. By replacing persistent and potentially toxic chemicals with cleaner, cost-effective alternatives, Lygos aims to provide high-performing, sustainable solutions for business-to-business customers across various industries.

Membrion

Grant in 2019
Membrion, Inc. is a technology company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in the manufacture and commercialization of advanced membranes designed to filter various molecules, including ions, under a wide range of conditions such as temperature extremes, acidity, and biological sensitivity. Founded in 2016 as a spin-out from the University of Washington, Membrion focuses on applications in flow batteries, water purification, fuel cells, and pharmaceuticals. The company’s ion exchange membrane technology, which utilizes silica gel, offers clients membranes characterized by extended lifespans and reduced costs. Membrion has received significant funding from multiple sources, including academic institutions, charitable trusts, and private investors, facilitating the transition from research to commercial production.

Carbon Clean

Grant in 2019
Carbon Clean Solutions is an innovation company focused on carbon dioxide recovery technology for industrial applications. The company has developed a patented carbon capture technology that enables the removal of up to 90% of carbon dioxide from flue gases, utilizing a proprietary regenerable advanced solvent and an energy-efficient capture process. This technology is designed to be both cost-effective and environmentally friendly, significantly reducing operating costs and impacts for power plants and industrial utilities. Carbon Clean Solutions' technology can be integrated into new power plants or retrofitted to existing facilities, offering clients a scalable solution for decarbonization. With multiple research teams and facilities worldwide, the company is committed to commercializing its energy-efficient carbon capture solutions for a diverse range of global customers.

Lygos

Grant in 2018
Lygos is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, established in 2011. It focuses on developing sustainable specialty chemicals by engineering microbes to convert sugars into high-value industrial chemicals. The company targets compounds where biological production offers a cost advantage over traditional petrochemical methods. Lygos employs advanced throughput screening and strain construction techniques to optimize pathways for converting inexpensive, renewable feedstock into valuable chemicals. By replacing persistent and potentially toxic chemicals with cleaner, cost-effective alternatives, Lygos aims to provide high-performing, sustainable solutions for business-to-business customers across various industries.

Ecovia Renewables

Grant in 2015
Ecovia Renewables Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2014 as a spin-out from the University of Michigan. The company specializes in developing bio-based ingredients and materials through a proprietary fermentation process that utilizes renewable biomass. Its product offerings include the EcoSynth platform, which produces various biochemical and biofuel products, and Ecovia biopolymers, which are multifunctional, biodegradable alternatives to conventional polymers. The biopolymers are designed for diverse applications, including soil additives for water retention, super-absorbent materials for infant diapers, and thickeners for personal care and industrial products. Ecovia Renewables is dedicated to providing affordable, sustainable solutions that replace petroleum-based materials, contributing to environmentally friendly practices in agriculture and personal care sectors.

Lygos

Grant in 2013
Lygos is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, established in 2011. It focuses on developing sustainable specialty chemicals by engineering microbes to convert sugars into high-value industrial chemicals. The company targets compounds where biological production offers a cost advantage over traditional petrochemical methods. Lygos employs advanced throughput screening and strain construction techniques to optimize pathways for converting inexpensive, renewable feedstock into valuable chemicals. By replacing persistent and potentially toxic chemicals with cleaner, cost-effective alternatives, Lygos aims to provide high-performing, sustainable solutions for business-to-business customers across various industries.

Lygos

Grant in 2012
Lygos is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, established in 2011. It focuses on developing sustainable specialty chemicals by engineering microbes to convert sugars into high-value industrial chemicals. The company targets compounds where biological production offers a cost advantage over traditional petrochemical methods. Lygos employs advanced throughput screening and strain construction techniques to optimize pathways for converting inexpensive, renewable feedstock into valuable chemicals. By replacing persistent and potentially toxic chemicals with cleaner, cost-effective alternatives, Lygos aims to provide high-performing, sustainable solutions for business-to-business customers across various industries.

GC Innovation America

Grant in 2009
GC Innovation America manufactures environment-friendly biochemicals for global commercialization. Its chemicals are made from a renewable feedstock which serves as an alternative to petroleum-based products as well as includes bio-succinic acid and derivatives that are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing chemical-production processes, enabling clients to produce chemicals that are not harmful to the environment and promote sustainable development.

ZeaChem

Grant in 2009
ZeaChem is focused on developing sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based fuels and chemicals, utilizing renewable biomass sources such as wood chips, wheat straw, corn stover, and grasses. The company employs a proprietary fermentation process that converts all carbon in the sugars into end products, resulting in high yields and making its products competitive with traditional fossil fuels, even without subsidies. By targeting the $1 trillion chemicals and fuels markets, ZeaChem aims to provide high-margin solutions that address environmental concerns while maintaining economic viability.

Elevance Renewable Sciences

Grant in 2009
Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc. specializes in producing and distributing specialty chemicals derived from natural plant oils through a process known as oil metathesis. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois, the company develops a diverse range of products, including cleaning ingredients, coating materials, personal care components, and chemical intermediates for various industries such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and polymers. Elevance's offerings cater to applications in detergents, coatings, and engineered polymers, among others. In addition to its product lines, the company provides manufacturing consulting, engineering, and technical consulting services focused on bio-based feedstocks and intermediates. By transforming renewable oils into high-performance specialty products, Elevance is positioned to address consumer demand in a growing market.
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