ZymoChem

Introducing BAYSE, ZymoChem's revolutionary Super Absorbent Polymer, that is bio-based and biodegradable. BAYSE is a foundational ingredient underlying everyday products across a host industries, including absorbent hygiene. Learn more about BAYSE and how we are building a #FossilFreeFuture by clicking below. https://lnkd.in/enCnExBU

Please welcome ZymoChem's Director of Strain Development, Gionata Scalcinati! Leveraging his Masters in Industrial BioTechnology and his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Gionata has spent over a decade in the biotech industry scaling innovation, products, and business lines. He is now leading ZymoChem's efforts to make biomanufactured ingredients like BioNylon commonplace in our everyday items. Interested in supporting Gionata's team in our scale up? Find the role that is right for you at zymochem.com/careers. #FossilFreeFuture

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Have you heard that ZymoChem transitioned to become a Public Benefit Corporation? Click below to learn how ZymoChem formalized its commitment to improving materials manufacturing to lessen the impact on human and planetary health. #FossilFreeFuture https://lnkd.in/d5V5Nv6h

Welcome to this week's Fruitionary Spotlight Snippets! Today, we're highlighting ZymoChem, a synthetic biology company impacting the materials industry: ZymoChem is tackling the challenge of petroleum-dependent manufacturing head-on with their innovative carbon-conserving (C2) microbes. These microscopic powerhouses convert renewable feedstocks into high-value materials, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-based products. Their breakthrough technology could disrupt multiple industries, from hygiene products to textiles and plastics, by providing eco-friendly solutions without compromising performance. In 2024, ZymoChem launched BAYSE, the world's first scalable, 100% bio-based, and biodegradable Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP). This game-changing product is a drop-in replacement for traditional petroleum-derived SAPs used in disposable hygiene products, demonstrating ZymoChem's ability to create sustainable alternatives for everyday items. ZymoChem is well-positioned to accelerate the transition to a real-zero economy and reshape how we produce and consume materials. To learn more about ZymoChem's innovative bio-based solutions, visit www.ZymoChem.com. If you're a founder pushing boundaries in synthetic biology or sustainable materials, reach out at www.Fruitionary.com to be featured next! Thank you Alexandra Tursi for working with us on this!

We are proud to share that ZymoChem is now a Public Benefit Corporation! ZymoChem has formalized its commitment to balancing profitability with social impact by proactively amending our incorporation documents. You can learn more about PBCs and our dedication to improving human and planetary health by clicking below. #FossilFreeFuture zymochem.com/news/pbc

A big thank you to Toyota Ventures for hosting an incredible showcase of early-stage, climate-focused ventures last week at #ClimateWeek2024 in NYC. 🌍 It was an honor to share ZymoChem's vision alongside such a dynamic group of innovators and leaders, all working to tackle climate challenges and drive meaningful impact. Here’s to accelerating the growth of these game-changing ventures and creating a more sustainable #FossilFreeFuture! A special shoutout to our fellow pioneers: 🔋 AM Batteries ⚡ Ecolectro, Inc. 🌿 Living Carbon 🚗 Revel 🥩 Vow 🌱 Yard Stick PBC 🌍 Zeno

Hi all, my team is hiring! Please reach out if you know anyone who would be a good fit. Thank you 🦠 🔬 🌱 ☀️

Today, we are excited to highlight the addition of Marian Corpus, BioProcess Operations Lead, to the ZymoChem team! Marian is a biotech veteran, experienced in fermentation, lean management, and designing and streamlining processes for some of the best known names in our industry. Marian is now leveraging her leadership and collaborative problem solving skills to help scale up ZymoChem's operations. Learn more about Marian's impact and also find the role that's right for you at zymochem.com/careers. #FossilFreeFuture

"Our goal is to make sure all the materials we love today are manufactured using renewable carbon, have a low carbon footprint, and a planet-friendly end of life." - Harshal Chokhawala, CEO of ZymoChem 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 🌍 Harshal and his team at ZymoChem are revolutionizing how we think about manufacturing. Growing up in a family of small business owners in India, Harshal followed his passion for organic chemistry and biotechnology to launch ZymoChem in 2015. His goal? To replace fossil-based materials with bio-based, sustainable solutions. 🌿 ZymoChem’s latest breakthrough, BAYSE—a biodegradable, bio-based super-absorbent polymer—is set to disrupt the hygiene products industry, tackling a major environmental issue: single-use plastics like diapers, which are among the top contributors to landfills... 👖 But the vision doesn’t stop there. ZymoChem is expanding into textiles, coatings, and plastics, with partnerships with brands like Lululemon and Toyota Ventures to integrate sustainable solutions into everyday products. 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐌𝐲 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 Anne McGinty: https://lnkd.in/eqgHRXCC