iMicrobes

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the successful completion of the first close of our seed round funding, bringing our total investment to over $10M! 🙌 This milestone was made possible thanks to the incredible support of First Bight Ventures and Universal Materials Incubator Co., Ltd. (UMI). 🚀 This funding will enable us to: 🔬 Expand our fermentation team ⚙️ Engineer our microbes 3x faster and purify our first commercial samples 🌱 Scale our proprietary bioprocesses, transforming renewable feedstocks like ethanol and methane into high-performance biobased chemicals It’s an exciting time as we continue to push the boundaries of bioinnovation and we want to thank our incredible team and the partners who are supporting us Jennifer Holmgren, Jim Barber, Johan van Walsem, Mark Oberle, Olivier Marie Veronica Breckenridge Yosuke Yamamoto, Veronique Lafargue, Derek Greenfield, Noah Helman, Elizabeth Clarke, Matt Engler. Read the full announcement at imicrobes.com/blog/seed. #SeedFunding #Bioinnovation #Biotechnology #SyntheticBiology #ClimateTech #Fermentation #RenewableMaterials #BiobasedEconomy #Innovation #ScalingUp #FutureOfChemicals #Biomanufacturing

📣 We're hiring a Downstream Process Engineer in Alameda, CA! iMicrobes is looking for a DSP Engineer to join our growing team and contribute to our groundbreaking work in renewable chemicals and materials. This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to lead purification efforts and help scale innovative processes to deliver real-world impact. 🔍 What you'll do: -Optimize processes for converting fermentation-derived intermediates into final products. -Collaborate with consultants and CMOs to scale production and deliver samples to customers. -Grow into a leadership role as part of our dynamic DSP team. 🎓 What we’re looking for: -Experience in bench-scale separations, process scaling, and tech transfer. -Strong technical background in purification methods, chemical transformations, or biopolymer processing. -Excitement for tackling challenges in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. 📍 Location: Alameda, CA (flexible with on-site and remote work). 🛫 Travel: Some travel to CMOs required. ✅ Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. If you’re ready to make an impact in sustainable innovation, apply here: https://lnkd.in/grNB2mgk #NowHiring #SyntheticBiology #DownstreamProcessEngineer #Biotechnology #Careers #SynBio

As 2024 comes to a close, we at Industrial Microbes reflect on a fantastic year of achievements and progress 🎉 towards our mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable materials using synthetic biology. Highlights of 2024: 💡 We focused on a low-cost process for biobased acrylic acid using ethanol as a feedstock. 🚀 Closed our seed round, reaching over $10M in funding to scale even faster. 🤝 Welcomed new team members, including scientists, senior lab assistants, and a VP of Business Development, strengthening our expertise. 🏗️ Made significant strides in scaling up production, successfully producing 10kg+ polymer per run at our partner, the Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory. 🎖️ Secured crucial support from the DoD and BioMADE to advance our biomanufacturing efforts. As we gear up for 2025, we’re excited about the opportunities ahead and to make this possible, we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team. If you’re excited to be part of this journey, check out our open position for a Downstream Process Engineer: https://lnkd.in/dzWh8Jna . 🚨 Happy Holidays 🎄🕎 ❄️ from the entire team at Industrial Microbes! #industrialmicrobes #endofyear2024 #biomaterials #biomanufacturing Derek Greenfield Noah Helman Matt Engler Olivier Marie Arturo Ania Elizabeth Clarke Veronique Lafargue Richard Kenny Tony Day

Join iMicrobes as a Downstream Process Engineer in Alameda, CA! Are you a downstream engineer with industrial biotechnology experience looking to make big contributions at a startup? We are looking for someone to develop creative solutions and scale our production at CMOs. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. At iMicrobes, our mission is to invent more sustainable ways of making chemicals and materials for the largest markets. Why work at iMicrobes? - Contribute meaningfully to projects and influence technical strategy as a key member of our small and agile team. - Make a positive impact on the environment and work on challenging problems. - Participate in a culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and work-life balance. - Enjoy benefits including health insurance, stock options, paid leave, and daily lunch. Interested? Apply today! Know someone who’s a good fit? Tell them to apply and we’ll thank you with a bonus if we hire them.

💪 Governments are prioritizing resilient, local supply chains, using both sticks and carrots to drive action. 🌱Consumers are demanding sustainable products. 📈 And global energy demand continues to climb. Can the chemical industry innovate quickly enough to meet these challenges—and seize the opportunities they bring? 📥 Download our white paper to discover how renewable feedstocks and biomanufacturing are transforming the industry for a sustainable future: https://lnkd.in/g6mEeTBA #SustainableChemistry #NetZero #GreenInnovation #CircularEconomy #FutureOfChemicals #Biomaterials #BioManufacturing

🌿 Eliminating our reliance on petrochemicals is no longer an aspiration—it’s a necessity. At iMicrobes, we use advanced biomanufacturing processes to develop sustainable materials that meet performance benchmarks. 🔍 Explore the customer trends that are already impacting the chemical industry in our latest ebook "Beyond petrochemicals: How biotech and next-gen feedstocks are reshaping everything." 👉 Download: imicrobes.com/resources #SustainableMaterials #BioManufacturing #CircularEconomy #Biobased #Chemicals #iMicrobes #BeyondPetrochemicals #SustainableMaterials

🚀 We are thrilled to welcome our new VP of Business Development Matt Engler to the iMicrobes team! With a background in business development and capital formation, he brings 15+ years of leadership in building bio-based materials businesses and innovative solutions in industrial biotech. 🌱 Matt has worked to commercialize many products from bioplastics to renewable commodity chemicals to novel proteins. His experience will be key as we establish partnerships to scale and commercialize our biomanufacturing processes, harnessing renewable, low-carbon feedstocks. In his words: “I am excited by the potential of iMicrobes' technology to make a real impact on the future of our planet. Products in the acrylic acid value chain and other materials derived from P3HP are integral to our daily lives. Producing them in a way that reduces climate impact and petroleum reliance, while matching performance and cost, will be truly transformational.” Outside of work, you might find him on early morning road cycling adventures or enjoying time with his family. 🏅🚴♂️👨👩👧👧 Welcome aboard! ✨ #imicrobes #biotech #circulareconomy #fermentation #biobased #acrylicacid

We are excited to share that iMicrobes has been selected as a recipient in the DOE’s Voucher Program! 🎉 This opportunity enables us to collaborate with Moeller Ventures, LLC for a third-party analysis of our technology and its uniqueness within the patent landscape — strengthening the foundation of our work in biomanufacturing as we move toward commercial production. The Voucher Program is a fantastic initiative, providing resources to drive commercialization of clean energy technologies. Congratulations to all the recipients!

🚀 We are thrilled to welcome our new VP of Business Development Matt Engler to the iMicrobes team! With a background in business development and capital formation, he brings 15+ years of leadership in building bio-based materials businesses and innovative solutions in industrial biotech. 🌱 Matt has worked to commercialize many products from bioplastics to renewable commodity chemicals to novel proteins. His experience will be key as we establish partnerships to scale and commercialize our biomanufacturing processes, harnessing renewable, low-carbon feedstocks. In his words: “I am excited by the potential of iMicrobes' technology to make a real impact on the future of our planet. Products in the acrylic acid value chain and other materials derived from P3HP are integral to our daily lives. Producing them in a way that reduces climate impact and petroleum reliance, while matching performance and cost, will be truly transformational.” Outside of work, you might find him on early morning road cycling adventures or enjoying time with his family. 🏅🚴♂️👨👩👧👧 Welcome aboard! ✨ #imicrobes #biotech #circulareconomy #fermentation #biobased #acrylicacid

🚀 We are thrilled to welcome our new VP of Business Development Matt Engler to the iMicrobes team! With a background in business development and capital formation, he brings 15+ years of leadership in building bio-based materials businesses and innovative solutions in industrial biotech. 🌱 Matt has worked to commercialize many products from bioplastics to renewable commodity chemicals to novel proteins. His experience will be key as we establish partnerships to scale and commercialize our biomanufacturing processes, harnessing renewable, low-carbon feedstocks. In his words: “I am excited by the potential of iMicrobes' technology to make a real impact on the future of our planet. Products in the acrylic acid value chain and other materials derived from P3HP are integral to our daily lives. Producing them in a way that reduces climate impact and petroleum reliance, while matching performance and cost, will be truly transformational.” Outside of work, you might find him on early morning road cycling adventures or enjoying time with his family. 🏅🚴♂️👨👩👧👧 Welcome aboard! ✨ #imicrobes #biotech #circulareconomy #fermentation #biobased #acrylicacid