The startup develops biotechnologies that convert cellulose into high-value bioproducts for industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and textiles. By providing sustainable alternatives, the company addresses the need for carbon-neutral solutions to mitigate global warming while delivering economic and environmental benefits.
Funding
$38.7M 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
Many industries rely on virgin and fossil-based materials, contributing to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and environmental degradation. There is a need for sustainable alternatives that can reduce reliance on these resources and promote a circular economy.
Solution
Nordic Bioproducts Group develops and commercializes biotechnologies for converting cellulose into high-value biomaterials. Their patented AaltoCell™ technology enables the sustainable and efficient production of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) and other cellulose derivatives from renewable sources like wood biomass and recycled textiles. This technology minimizes energy, chemical, and water usage, resulting in a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to traditional MCC production methods. The resulting biomaterials can be used across diverse industries, including pharmaceuticals, food, textiles, biocomposites, and cosmetics, replacing non-sustainable components and enhancing product performance while reducing environmental impact.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes companies in the pharmaceutical, food, textile, biocomposites, and cosmetics industries seeking sustainable and high-performance alternatives to traditional materials.
Features
- Patented AaltoCell™ technology for sustainable and efficient cellulose conversion
- Production of Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) with customizable properties (particle size, shape, viscosity)
- Use of renewable and sustainably sourced raw materials, including FSC-certified forests and recycled textiles
- Low carbon footprint production process with minimal chemical and water usage
- Zero solid waste production
- Solutions for polycotton fiber separation and refining cellulose from mixed waste textiles
- Bio Innovation Garage (BIG) for collaborative development of novel biomaterial applications