iMicrobes

iMicrobes, officially known as Industrial Microbes, Inc., is a synthetic biology company based in Alameda, California.

Founded in 2014, the company focuses on advancing sustainable, net-zero materials through innovative biomanufacturing techniques. With a team of approximately 11 to 50 employees, iMicrobes has raised over $17.4 million in funding and holds 20 to 22 patents in microbial strain engineering and precision fermentation technologies. The company operates a proprietary gas fermentation platform that utilizes designer microorganisms to convert greenhouse gases like methane and carbon dioxide into high-value chemicals. iMicrobes produces a range of bio-based industrial chemicals, including bio-based acrylic acid, acrylonitrile for carbon fiber production, and methanol. Their technology supports the circular economy by using waste gases, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and chemical production costs for large-scale industrial clients in sectors such as chemical manufacturing, advanced materials, and biodegradable plastics.