MetGen provides custom‑engineered enzyme solutions and industrial enzyme manufacturing to remove enzymatic bottlenecks in biorefineries, enabling the efficient conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into bio‑based chemicals and materials. Their services include protein engineering, process development, and a portfolio of renewable additives such as SHIELD, METNIN™ resin, nanopolyol, and lignin fractions, helping customers replace petroleum‑derived inputs with higher‑yield, lower‑cost sustainable alternatives.
Funding
$571.7K 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
Industrial reliance on oil‑derived materials creates environmental pressure and limits sustainability. At the same time, biorefineries often face enzymatic bottlenecks that restrict the efficient conversion of biomass into high‑value bio‑based chemicals and materials.
Solution
MetGen addresses these challenges by providing advanced, custom‑engineered enzyme solutions that unlock the full potential of lignocellulosic feedstocks. The company combines protein engineering, process development, and large‑scale enzyme production to create tailored biocatalysts for specific biorefinery streams. By de‑bottlenecking enzymatic steps, MetGen enables the production of bio‑based composites, foams, resins, adhesives, wood‑fibre materials, and sugar‑based bioplastics from agricultural waste. Their portfolio includes proprietary additives such as SHIELD for fiber‑based packaging, METNIN™ resin, nanopolyol, and lignin fractions, allowing customers to replace petroleum‑based inputs with renewable alternatives. The result is higher yields, lower processing costs, and a broader range of sustainable products for downstream markets.
Target Audience
Primary customers are biorefineries, chemical manufacturers, and packaging producers seeking to replace petroleum‑based inputs with renewable, enzyme‑driven processes and materials.
Features
- Custom protein engineering to design enzymes with activity, stability, and specificity optimized for target biomass streams
- Full‑scale industrial enzyme manufacturing capability for consistent supply and quality control
- Integrated process development services that adapt biocatalysts to existing refinery equipment and workflows
- Portfolio of bio‑based product lines (SHIELD additive, METNIN™ resin, nanopolyol, lignin fractions) ready for immediate formulation use
- Technical support for scaling enzymatic reactions from pilot to commercial production, reducing time‑to‑market