This company develops proprietary, AI-optimized biomolecules for sustainable metal extraction from ores and waste streams. Utilizing cell-free systems and microfluidic biochips, they rapidly formulate highly selective agents that increase metal recovery while reducing environmental impact. Their drop-in B2B solution targets critical minerals like copper and lithium, improving efficiency for the clean energy transition.
Funding
$31.5K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional mineral extraction methods often involve high chemical and water usage, posing environmental risks and limiting the economic viability of low-grade mineral deposits. Existing processes may also lack selectivity, leading to inefficient recovery of target metals.
Solution
Giraffe Bio develops biomolecular technology that integrates into existing mineral extraction processes to enhance metal recovery and selectivity while minimizing chemical and water usage. The company utilizes proprietary biochips for high-throughput testing of biomolecules, identifying candidates that optimize metal extraction under specific mining conditions. Cell-free systems directly synthesize proteins on these biochips, creating a data library used to refine biomolecule designs. AI-driven data analysis further optimizes biomolecules for specific mining conditions, maximizing extraction efficiency and selectivity.
Target Audience
Giraffe Bio's primary customers are mining companies seeking to increase yields, reduce costs, and improve the sustainability of their mineral extraction processes.
Features
- Proprietary biochips created using lithography and microfluidics for high-throughput biomolecule testing.
- Cell-free systems for direct protein synthesis on biochips, enabling efficient interaction testing with mining samples.
- AI-driven data analysis to refine biomolecule designs, optimizing them for specific mining conditions.
- Scalable platform applicable to multiple metals and industries.
- Customizable solutions tailored for specific geological needs.
- Technology unlocks value from low-grade deposits.
- Reduces water and chemical use in mineral extraction.