Company of the week: iMicrobes

Short for “Industrial” Microbes, iMicrobes sets a necessary example to all sectors of business. They actively display to the world how we can use biotechnology to save the planet and make money at the same time.

In short, iMicrobes is encouraging a manufacturing revision to all products that we have come to love and rely on. The revision is simple - use wastes to create these products. They focus on engineering microbial communities to produce valuable chemicals, fuels, and materials.

Circular business models are increasingly embraced due to their ethical considerations and the potential to enhance financial performance by leveraging secondary materials.

iMicrobes is at the forefront of using biotechnology to create environmentally friendly alternatives, addressing global challenges such as climate change, pollution, and resource scarcity. This innovative approach has the potential to revolutionize multiple sectors and contribute to a much more sustainable future.

Please check out their website and see if you can upgrade to an eco-friendly supplier that offers an identical product of which you already use: https://imicrobes.com

Thanks to the entire iMicrobes team and founders Elizabeth Clarke, Derek Greenfield, and Noah Helman for what you do!

Competitors in this space include:
Zymergen
Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc.
Bolt Threads
Pivot Bio
Novozymes

I will give the break down on these companies in the upcoming weeks here on TapBioscience! Gotta love an eco-friendly mission and competition. Thanks to Jennifer Mayo for the recommendation!