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A doctor raises an engineer at the poker table, and the winning hand is a sustainable chemical company. Watch our story now:
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See how Solugen has developed a new way of making chemicals, pollution free. Thanks @business @ashleevance for the great sit down!
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Planet-scale change starts at the molecular level.
Chemicals are the building blocks of our modern world — used in the food we eat, the medicines we take, the cleaning solutions we use, and the infrastructure that makes up our cities. Yet, their production has often come at a cost to our planet.
Solugen is reimagining how we manufacture life’s essential materials with the world’s first sustainable chemical plant, the Bioforge. Together with video artist Conner Griffith, we’ve created an immersive visual journey that showcases the role of chemicals in our daily lives and underscores the planet-scale impact of rethinking the molecular.
What’s your “here”?
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Solugen is on a mission to decarbonize the chemicals industry.
Today, we're happy to announce our $350 million Series C round, valuing Solugen at $1.8 billion as we pursue that mission by making carbon negative chemicals!
Read more: cnbc.com/amp/2021/09/09/solu…
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Check out how Solugen could potentially remove a billion tons of CO2 per year 🌎
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📰Breaking News! Solugen has secured conditional commitment for a $213.6M loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of @ENERGY Loan Programs Office to support the construction of our new biomanufacturing facility in Southwest Minnesota.
This marks a pivotal milestone in our scale-up journey and a landmark move for American industry. Solugen has now unlocked a critical step in executing our vision to deploy a domestic manufacturing network that brings sustainable chemical solutions to market.
Check out the announcement here: solugen.com/solugen-secures-…
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The Bioforge is not your grandpa’s chemical plant. It’s carbon negative, scalable, and modular, and one day it’ll power the cities and neighborhoods we live in—so that all living things have access to a sustainable future.
Read our 2050 vision here: solugen.com/meet-the-bioforg…
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Our first Bioforge was built in less than 2 years.
Most facilities of this kind take a minimum of 5.
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Securing conditional commitment for a nearly $214M loan guarantee from U.S. Department of @ENERGY marks a pivotal moment in our scale-up journey.
Solugen has unlocked a critical step to execute on our vision of creating a domestic manufacturing network that on-shores critical chemical manufacturing, spurs economic development, and combats climate change.
Let’s take a look back at how we got here 👀
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Solugen is in the middle of our biggest lab expansion ever.
We're growing our lab space to support rapidly increasing demand from our customers for our bio-based, low carbon ingredients for every day life.
Expected Completion Date - Early Q2
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Our first enzyme reactor was too tall to fit in our small office space, so we had to improvise.
Our newest enzyme reactor towers nearly 70 feet into the beautiful Texas sky.
We've got an even bigger one in the works... stay tuned!
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Exciting coverage from Bloomberg Green on Solugen's mission to decarbonize the chemical industry!
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First product delivery
7 years ago
We’ve come a long way
From 1 Subaru to 100s of tanker trucks
With a lot more left to do
Never Stop Growing
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Has anyone else here met their spouse fermenting CHO cells? Join the club. Sneak peek of our new video with @gaurab and @TungstenSeanide in conversation with @sethbannon, dropping soon 👀
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It’s easy to take for granted the tiny molecules that make daily life possible, especially when faced with epic challenges like a warming planet. But the smallest things have never played a bigger role.
Introducing Solugen's new brand 🧵
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Solugen is reimagining the chemistry of everyday life with enzymes. We recently raised additional funding to invest in more Bioforges and research new innovative molecules to help decarbonize the chemical industry. Read more in our blog post here: solugen.com/solugen-raises-o…
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8% of the world’s CO2 emissions are generated by concrete production. Solugen is decarbonizing this industry with our Relox line of bio-based, carbon negative, admixture ingredients.
What are other promising technologies that are going to help get this industry to net zero?
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🚨Expansion Alert!
We're excited to announce our second Bioforge, part of a strategic partnership with ADM.
This new facility will allow us to meet growing demand for our sustainable products & drive innovation in new markets.
Full announcement here: rb.gy/wcgiz
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When a Rockstar with a tour bus shows up to the Bioforge... you let him in and show him around!
It was wonderful to show Matt Bellamy of Muse how far we've come while he was in Houston to play a concert.
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As we celebrate Independence Day, the chemicals found in fireworks are just as beautiful as the fireworks themselves. Here is a deeper dive into the colors you will see tonight. To those who have served and to everyone celebrating- we hope you have a safe and colorful July 4th 🇺🇸
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2020 was a big year for Solugen. 2021 will be even bigger:)
On the left, a @SpaceX Starship prototype. On the right, a @Solugen reactor.
One meant to take us to Mars. The other meant to decarbonize chemicals production on Earth.
Similar look. Both represent the best of entrepreneurship. Big, bold, hard, and incredibly impactful.
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The US bioeconomy must be built.
The US has the talent, capabilities, and resources to build it.
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Today at Solugen, we are thankful for our employees, customers, investors, and our supporters who continue to believe in our purpose of using life to sustain life 🌱
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We believe biology is a key enabler to decarbonizing the physical world.
Appreciate the interest and thoughtful piece on Solugen’s journey by @ElliotHershberg .
Our Bioforge has been making carbon negative chemicals for over a year now…
but we are just getting started.
In the aftermath of the SVB meltdown, it's never been more important to communicate *why* the startup ecosystem is crucial for our future.
Here's the story of a startup aiming to decarbonize the chemical industry using biology:
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Solugen donated 7,600 bottles of hand sanitizer to @HarrisVotes poll workers. Proud to support our city and to help keep voters safe. #harrisvotes 🗳
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A Molecular Revolution Is Underway.
Can you… See it? Hear it? Feel it?
The universe is made up of molecules that bond together to make planets, materials, and life itself.
Only in the last few hundred years have humans discovered how to manipulate these molecules to form even more useful compounds.
Energy. Plastics. Metals. The materials that make up and power modern society.
But science is still young. Orders of magnitude increases in computing power and human knowledge are setting up for molecular revolution that’s hard to imagine and predict with accuracy.
The only thing certain is that it’s coming. Faster and more transformational than most of us expect. And this time around, we will focus on making these materials more sustainably.
Join the molecular revolution so that all living things have access to a sustainable future.
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Solugen CEO @gaurab has been appointed to a three-year term on the Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology at @NIST, part of the @CommerceGovt .
This role reinforces Solugen’s commitment to advancing U.S. manufacturing, innovation, and resilient supply chains. Through VCAT, we’ll support the Administration with industry insights that shape economic policies driving progress in energy, manufacturing, defense, and AI.
Read more in our full announcement here: solugen.com/solugen-ceo-appo…
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A Growing planet needs growing solutions. 🌎
One of the keys is to increase the efficiency of the current food systems we have, producing more food with less resources. 🥗
Here, our Product Development Team is checking in on the results of our strawberry field trials. 🍓
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#synbiobeta was a blast!
Great to see all the exciting ideas, companies, and talent interested in this space. We showcased our bioforge and enzyme reactor technology, and hope to inspire everyone to help us build a better future together!
#buildingwithbio
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Bold Goals for US Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing are needed to move our economy forward. A sense of urgency on these goals is required to stop the harmful effects of climate change. 🌎💪
Last month the @whitehouse & @whostp announced their bold goals and an ambitious vision for achieving them. Truly Inspiring! Read about them here 👉 whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-upd… 📄 🏛
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The glass in your window. The water you drink. The road you drive on. 🏠💧🚗
They all exist thanks to the $6 TRILLION chemicals industry—an unsung hero in our everyday lives.
What if we could make these materials smarter, more efficient, and better for the planet? That's our mission at Solugen.
Here's a breakdown of what CEO @gaurab shared on the @BaillieGifford and @ScotMortgage_UK Invest in Progress podcast.
🎧Check out the full episode on how we’re making it happen: linktr.ee/InvestInProgress
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We’ve joined the @newindustrials, a coalition of builders, investors, and policymakers reindustrializing America.
From onshoring critical chemicals to modernizing materials for national security, we’re all in on securing America's techno-industrial future.
Let’s get to work! 🇺🇸
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Securing early funding to prove your tech's potential can be a struggle! We're honored to have inspired @manifestgrants, a program by our early investor @fiftyyears.
Thanks @lorakolodny @CNBC for the feature!🙏
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We are incredibly honored to be featured in the heart of Times Square this summer, thanks to @norrsken_org highlighting “the world’s most promising impact startups”. Learn more below!
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We are unbelievably honored to not only be included in @FastCompany's World's 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2022 list, but also to be ranked 2nd alongside some incredible innovators. Cheers to a cleaner future! 🌱
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Well said
The chemicals and materials goals from the White House report could have easily been lifted from @solugen's website.
This is the solar / EV moment for the chemicals industry!
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A big, bubbling cauldron of corn syrup might sound like an unlikely weapon against global warming. For us, it’s pioneering a new carbon-neutral way of making everyday chemicals.
Thank you @Newsweek for chatting with us!
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After the recent Ohio train spill, it’s time to rethink the way we produce, store, and ship chemicals. Click below to read how Solugen is working towards a better way to bring chemistry to life for future generations, with the help of biology 👇🌱
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Solugen is decarbonizing the physical world around us.
Watch the full video here to learn more: piped.video/vb0SpZrE9a4
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At Solugen, we leverage AI and machine learning to fine-tune complex chemical processes, optimize reaction yields, and improve product quality. This cutting-edge approach accelerates the development of our engineered enzymes and metal catalysts, while enhancing the efficiency of our manufacturing operations.
Leading this transformative strategy is Carlos Gomez-Uribe, who brings extensive experience from tech powerhouses like Google, Netflix, Facebook, and Apple to drive biotech innovation at Solugen.
👉 Check out our latest blog featuring a Q&A with Carlos to delve deeper into how AI is reshaping the future of sustainable chemical manufacturing.
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Season's Greetings and a Happy New Year from all of us at Solugen. Wishing everyone a sustainable and bright 2022 and beyond✨
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We decarbonize the physical world. Introducing our evolved brand and homepage: solugen.com
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Dear Planet Earth,
We ❤ you.
You brought us life, well over 1 million different species live here. You give us clean water we can drink everyday from your atmosphere. You give us nourishment to grow our bodies, brains, and our hearts. 💪
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Solugen has been recognized as one of America’s Top GreenTech Companies by @TimeMagazineRS!
Thank you to our incredible team and the support of our partners and stakeholders.
Together, we're making strides towards a more sustainable future.🌍💡
Read more: time.com/collection/americas…
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February 11th was the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 👩🔬 We're proud to collaborate with our #WomenInSTEM who are powering research, development, and production to reimagine the chemistry of everyday life. #WomenInScience
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It was great to have such a packed audience at #sxsw2023 #houstonhouse for @gaurab , MD, PhD sharing his insights on building a biotech unicorn right here in Texas. Special thanks to the @GHPartnership for organizing a wonderful event. Video clip insights coming soon...
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Harnessing AI and ML, Solugen is transforming protein design with unprecedented speed and precision.
Our new tools streamline enzyme optimization, allowing us to move from concept to solution faster than ever.
Dive deeper into this impact work here 👇
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Excited for @solugen to be on the list of @ycombinator top companies list along with our friends @Airbnb and @Coinbase!
Great to be in the company of great companies.
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Our co-founders @gaurab and @TungstenSeanide had an incredible fireside chat at the @BuiltWithBio Global Conference today. Check out more info at builtwithbiology.com #builtwithbiology
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Congrats to our co-founder, Dr. Sean Hunt, on his 1st author Science paper! science.sciencemag.org/conte… @sciencemagazine
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We are incredibly excited to be joining the SynBio Coalition today, alongside new members representing leading biotechnology companies and universities. Read more below 👇
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Researchers have figured out a way to shift engineered microbes from a growth phase into target production phase. This could reduce the cost of bioproduction and help with the downstream purification process.
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Learn & grow with some of the best in the industry!
1/ Solutions to the climate crisis are already here. But they're stuck in academic labs.
Often, after the basic science is done, there’s just a little more work needed to show the science has commercial potential. But no one funds this!
Introducing Manifest Climate!
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An explosive deep dive into the science behind Coke + Mentos! 💥🥤
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Solugen has been recognized in the @CNBC #Disruptors50 list of private, venture-backed companies transforming industries!
Check out our profile here: cnbc.com/2024/05/14/solugen-…
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Join Solugen’s co-founders @gaurab and @TungstenSeanide today at 9:50AM PST at @SynBioBeta as they discuss the #decarbonization of the chemicals industry and its associated global supply chains. Learn more at 👉 lnkd.in/gyhSkpQM
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Industrial chemistry hasn’t seen a real leap forward in decades. Until now. 👀
@solugen is modernizing manufacturing to power the sectors defining America’s future.
Our CTO @TungstenSeanide breaks it down on the @techtodaypod with @kwharrison.
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Trying to inspire the next generation of builders…
LegoBioforge @solugen for reducing carbon #climatechange
#bioforge #decarbonization #legobioforge @SynBioBeta
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The @NobelPrize goes to computational protein design and protein structure prediction! Congrats to the scientists for their breakthroughs.
At Solugen, we leverage these advancements to create more efficient chemical manufacturing processes.
Learn more: bit.ly/4gSqxLr
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Imagine a world where plastics actively contribute to a greener planet instead of adding to our carbon challenges. 🌍
Check out this essay by @gaurab for @QuietCapital & explore a future where plastics become a force for positive change. 👉 quiet.com/essays/planet-frie…
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Decarbonizing the 8-bit/pixelated world.😎
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See how Solugen is leveraging biotech to decarbonize the chemicals industry👇 Thanks @Forbes for highlighting the revolution to chemical manufacturing! 🌎
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The future is bright for bioindustrials. The first example of cells being able to make completely synthetic polymers and macrocycles that are genetically encoded with engineered tRNAs. Polymerization beyond alpha-l-amino acids will make this legit. science.sciencemag.org/conte…
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Come join the chat with our CEO, @gaurab, and the wonderful team @Ginkgo & @Genomatica to learn about how biology can help the climate!
At 10:35, we'll hear from @cynbio01, a program director at Ginkgo, joined by Nelson Barton, the SVP of R&D at @Genomatica, and @gaurab, the CEO & co-founder of @Solugen. They'll discuss all the ways that synbio companies can start scaling carbon negative solutions, today.
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Join our CEO, @gaurab on Wednesday, June 30 at 2 p.m. ET for the 2021 @Forbes| THRIVE Future of Food Summit as #farmers, #supplychain experts, CEOs, and #investors converge to share knowledge critical to securing our #foodsystem. Register for this event: forbes.com/connect/event/fut…
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We’re excited to welcome James Begeal as Solugen’s new President of Energy & Water!
With 25+ years of experience and a track record of scaling commercial strategy, James will lead our efforts across the energy and produced water sectors.
🔗Learn More: solugen.com/solugen-welcomes…
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On #InternationalLegoDay, we celebrate the creativity and innovation of those striving to make an impact on the world. 💡
Our mission is driven by a world-class team of builders, and the people our technology will impact. Together, we can build a better tomorrow!
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Happy Holidays from Solugen🎄✨
As 2024 comes to an end, we’re grateful for our customers, investors, and employees. Your trust fuels our mission to innovate, solve tough challenges, and drive the future of American manufacturing.
Cheers to a brighter, bolder new year!
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As we celebrate Earth Day at Solugen, we are constantly striving towards our purpose of using life to sustain life. That’s why we've built the world's first clean molecule factory. Let us all take whatever steps we can to protect our one and only shared home. Happy Earth Day! 🌎
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Honored to be featured in @Entrepreneur by @LizOBrody, spotlighting companies proving U.S. manufacturing isn’t just possible—it’s the future. 🇺🇸
For decades, critical chemical production has been offshored. At Solugen, we’re changing that.
We’re solving real customer pain points—while manufacturing where it makes the most sense: here at home.
Shoutout to @americangiant, @VorticWatches, and all the companies proving that industrial innovation and American manufacturing go hand in hand. 🤝
📖 Flip to page 18 of the March/April issue for the full story.
#MadeInAmerica #Reshoring #Manufacturing #IndustrialStrength
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Solugen CEO, @gaurab has been named to @Forbes' list of Sustainability Leaders, joining an incredible group of global changemakers driving measurable and lasting impact in the fight against the climate crisis.
Check out the list 👉 forbes.com/sites/elisabethbr…
#ForbesSustainabilityLeaders
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How did we do it?
Modular Construction is one key enabler. It allows us to build simultaneously in multiple locations, is more cost effective, is safer for construction employees, and allows us maximum flexibility in design and configuration.
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At Solugen, we are on a continuous search for ways to build a cohesive, empowering, and equitable culture. We're not perfect, but our core value of "Never Stop Growing" keeps us heading in the right direction.
With this in mind, our SoluWomen employee group was formed to support and empower the women who play a vital role in our company's progress. Last month, the group came together to share upon both the successes and the challenges of working in this dynamic environment, how the SoluWomen can inspire and help each other develop and succeed, and how Solugen as a company can continue to provide more resources and support for our women.
Hear from a few of our talented women leaders in this video!
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The world is warmer than it was 100 years ago and heat domes are more intense than they used to be. A heat dome occurs when warm air travels from the west part of the Pacific Ocean and gets trapped into a wavy jet stream. The hot air gets trapped compressing the air.
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This round was led by @BaillieGifford & GIC, with participation from @Temasek, funds and accounts managed by @blackrock, @Carbon_Direct, @refactor, and @fiftyyears.
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Come listen to Solugen’s CEO & Co-Founder @gaurab discuss “Decarbonizing the Chemical Industry of Today” Monday March 6th at @CERAWeek 2023. Learn more at ceraweek.com. #CERAweek #CWAgora
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Genetic engineering, revolutionized 🧬
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Nice article from @BCG on the challenges and opportunities of synbio to make better materials for the planet. Thanks for the shoutout for Solugen!
Achieving product market fit early on is key.
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As we enter this next phase of growth, we look back at just how incredible this journey has been.
To go from concept to a fully realized manufacturing asset in just 5 years is a testament to our incredible team of innovators, and the trust and support of our investors and customers.
We look forward to continuing this important work together. Let’s decarbonize the physical world! 🌎
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Amidst global uncertainties, we are steadfast in scaling our technology to address rising demand for bio-based manufacturing and the urgency to pivot emissions trajectories.
Excited to delve into these topics and more at the World Economic Forum 24 in Davos this week.
#WEF24
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We're proud that leading climate tech investors @lowercarbon Capital led our round along with
@refactor and @KinnevikAB, and to count @Temasek
, @BaillieGifford, and firms that have been with us from the start like @fiftyyears Years as our backers once again.
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How many of these 6 are you doing to reduce your carbon footprint at home?👇
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Smarter processes. Decentralized production. A new era in specialty chemicals is here.
Solugen CEO @gaurab breaks down what’s driving the Third Industrial Revolution at this years World Petrochemical Conference in Houston.
🔗Key Takeaways: solugen.com/the-future-of-sp…
#SPWPC #manufacturing #innovation
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Oh hello there, Bioforge!
This is what scaling up synthetic biology looks like.
Let’s end the climate crisis.
Let’s improve safety by ending plant explosions.
Let’s make products that are carbon negative.
Let's build our sustainable future with synthetic biology.
@solugen's Bioforge is this future.
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Matt is a very early investor of Solugen, back when we were two guys, a PVC reactor build from Home Depot parts, and a dream. Matt shared that dream, and has amazing creative vision to know what it takes to make that dream a reality.
"We will be victorious!" Indeed.
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Our new brand represents the endless possibilities of biotech and our unbridled optimism for that future - we just have to start small.
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We’re honored to be named to the American Dynamism 50 by @a16z —a list of companies shaping the fight of the future by strengthening America’s resilience. 🇺🇸
Solugen is tackling a major blind spot in U.S. manufacturing: the chemicals that power our supply chains. From energy & defense to semiconductors, every sector depends on chemistry—yet much of it is offshored.
We’re changing that. By scaling bio-based manufacturing, we’re bringing critical chemical production back to the U.S.—securing supply chains, reducing foreign dependence, and reinforcing American industry.
👀 See who else made the list: a16z.com/american-dynamism-5…
#AmericanDynamism #Manufacturing #Onshoring #Resilience #FutureofIndustry
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Solugen is remaking the chemistry of everyday life with enzymes. We make chemicals better, faster, cheaper, and without fossil fuels from right here in Texas. Whether you care about the climate, American competitiveness, or plain old profits, we have good news: it's working!
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Having our very own Bioforge included in @PopSci "100 Greatest Innovations of 2022" list is incredibly exciting. Almost as exciting as producing chemicals with zero emissions or wastewater 🌎 Check out the full list below! 👇
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Huge thanks to artist Baptiste Labat for working with us on these visuals! And come check out our booth at #SynBioBeta2023 to learn more about our vision for the Bioforge.
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Winning an Innovation Award alongside @Apple and @LEGO_Group at the GC3 Innovators Roundtable is something we’re incredibly proud of. Major thanks to @The_GC3 for the honor, and looking forward to continuing to innovate for a cleaner, brighter future 🌎
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Solugen is partnering with @kurita_america to replace traditional phosphorus and petroleum-derived additives with sustainable, bio-based alternatives in industrial water treatment. 🌎💧
Read the full release: solugen.com/kurita-america-a…
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