Modern Synthesis

Developer of biomaterials using microbial fermentation for various applications. It engineers microbes to convert agricultural sugars into nanocellulose, a natural fiber, to create materials that can displace animal-and-fossil-fuel derived alternatives. The company's biotechnology process merges biology, material science, engineering, and design to produce customizable and circular materials. It collaborates with companies to co-culture new material futures, addressing challenges related to greenhouse gas emissions, waste, land use, plastic pollution, and animal welfare.