Ece Gozen
Founder
GOZEN
This startup operates a material science platform that utilizes microorganisms and agricultural waste to produce fully biodegradable and biocompatible biomaterials, specifically next-generation leather alternatives. By employing a biomimicry approach, the company provides the fashion industry with a sustainable solution to the environmental impact of traditional leather production.
- Biotechnology
- Clean Technology
- New Materials
Updated 6 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$3.3MRaised 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.
Funding rounds are not available yet.
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Product
Problem
The fashion and design industries are seeking sustainable alternatives to traditional materials like leather, which have significant environmental impacts due to resource consumption, tanning processes, and waste generation. Current bio-based alternatives often lack the strength, durability, and aesthetic qualities required for high-end applications.
Solution
Gozen addresses this need with LUNAFORM™, a biomaterial platform that utilizes microorganisms to produce customizable, 100% bio-based materials. Through a proprietary BioCraft technology, microorganisms undergo controlled fermentation to create a nanocellulose lattice, resulting in a strong, lightweight, and versatile biopolymer. LUNAFORM™ offers a sustainable alternative to traditional materials, with a focus on circularity and scalability. The material can be customized in thickness, color, and texture, and is designed to seamlessly integrate into existing supply chains.
Target Audience
Gozen's primary customers are designers and brands in the fashion, automotive, furniture, and accessories industries seeking sustainable and high-performance material alternatives.
Features
- BioCraft technology: A controlled fermentation process using microorganisms to produce nanocellulose.
- LUNAFORM™: A strong and flexible biopolymer derived from nanocellulose.
- Customizable thickness: Ranging from 0.2 mm to leather-like thickness.
- Natural drape and softness: Providing a premium look and feel.
- 7-day production cycle: Enabling faster production and integration with existing supply chains.
- Scalable production: Facility with the potential to produce up to 1 million square feet annually.
- Circular design: Materials originate in nature and safely return to nature at end of life.
- Collaboration with nature: Utilizing microorganisms to craft ultra-crystalline patterns.