Bioweg
EMEA
Quakenbruck
,
Germany
Startup
FOUNDED
2019
HEADCOUNT
21-100
FUNDING
Series A
Keywords:
precision_fermentation, bacteria, waste_valorization, cosmetics, hydrocolloids
BUSINESS
Produces biodegradable bio-based ingredients via microbial fermentation as replacements for microplastics and synthetic polymers in cosmetics, personal care, food, and agricultural coatings. Produces bacterial cellulose via precision fermentation of food industry side streams (potato, beer, sugar production by-products, molasses, starches) as biodegradable replacements for fossil-derived polymers and microplastics.
BIOTECH INVOLVEMENT
Core; German precision-fermentation company (Quakenbrück, 2019) producing biodegradable microbial polysaccharides (bacterial cellulose and derivatives) as replacements for microplastics in cosmetics, personal care, food, and agricultural coatings.
TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
microbial fermentation; biocellulose production; green chemistry
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
MicBeads micropowders, Hydroweg food ingredients, Rheoweg rheology modifiers, Agriweg agricultural coatings