ZymoChem and Agile BioFoundry Join Forces to Propel Bioeconomy Forward

ZymoChem, a leader in biotechnology focused on creating alternative materials for everyday products, has announced a partnership with the Agile BioFoundry (ABF), which is backed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO). This collaboration aims to boost the development of ZymoChem's bioproducts.

Working alongside ABF, a consortium of U.S. National Laboratories dedicated to advancing industrial biomanufacturing of fuels and chemicals, ZymoChem plans to enhance its research on bio-adipic acid, a key precursor for manufacturing bio-nylon 6,6.

National Labs and government-funded BioFoundries like ABF play a crucial role for private companies looking to improve chemical manufacturing yields and commercialize their technologies. These academic labs utilize public funds to provide cutting-edge research tools that expedite the optimization of innovative technologies, enabling companies like ZymoChem to concentrate on scaling processes and minimizing costs.

“ZymoChem is grateful for our continued partnership with the DOE to further advance materials that impact our everyday lives,” said Dr. Jorge Alonso-Gutierrez, Associate Director of Biology at ZymoChem. “Through the generous support of the U.S. government and our national labs, ZymoChem can enhance its development of bio-nylon in an efficient manner and rapidly accelerate the global bioeconomy.”

ZymoChem will work directly with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) in California. The collaboration is backed by $250K in research funding from the DOE, which will facilitate the consortium's participation. The research will leverage ABF's expertise in proteomics and machine learning to quickly develop a microbial host for producing bio-adipic acid. This analysis, set to last 24 months, will assist ZymoChem in bringing its next specialty chemical to commercialization.

“With dedicated machine learning and proteomics analysis, we look forward to supporting ZymoChem’s further development of these materials for widespread use,” said Dr. Héctor Garcia Martín, Staff Scientist at LBNL.

For more details on how ZymoChem is utilizing government support and other initiatives to foster a real-zero economy with bio-based solutions, visit www.ZymoChem.com.

About ZymoChem:

ZymoChem is a biotechnology company committed to decarbonizing the chemical industry through innovative biological manufacturing processes. The B-Corp™ certified company envisions a future where the goods we rely on daily are bio-manufactured from 100% renewable materials, designed for a sustainable economy. With multi-generational and multi-product patents, ZymoChem's proprietary Carbon Conserving™ technology allows for the production of essential chemical building blocks from renewable feedstocks, offering sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based materials. Founded by a team of leading scientists and engineers, ZymoChem is supported by strategic investors and industry partners dedicated to promoting the circular economy. For more information, visit www.zymochem.com.