We develop our processes using our proprietary biotechnology platform. The resulting processes are designed to convert multiple renewable feedstocks into numerous existing chemicals that meet industry specifications for large, established markets.

Our technology platform combines predictive computational modeling with advanced experimental laboratory technology and process engineering in a unique systems-based approach. This allows us to develop highly efficient manufacturing processes faster than traditional process development methods. Our platform is designed to identify the most efficient biochemical pathways and select the most effective microorganisms to convert feedstocks into target chemicals, leading to optimal process technologies developed in a capital-efficient manner. Our intellectual property currently targets processes to produce over 20 intermediate and basic chemicals, including BDO and butadiene.

Using our proprietary biotechnology platform and intellectual property base, we plan to develop production processes targeting other chemicals in addition to BDO including our second target chemical, butadiene.

In June 2011, we received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award for our technology platform’s ability to enable the “Production of High-Volume Chemicals from Renewable Feedstocks at Lower Costs.”  From an early stage, our platform’s capabilities have been both extended and validated in projects with industry leaders and over 30 research grants from federal government funding agencies.

Genomatica processes are designed to make high-volume chemicals
from renewable feedstocks