The startup specializes in genetic information analysis technology to assist pharmaceutical companies in the research and development of life science products. By enabling the construction of gene libraries through the identification of homologous genes from biological and environmental samples, the company enhances the efficiency of drug discovery processes.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current methods for addressing global challenges like climate change, water purification, and microplastic pollution often lack the efficiency and scalability needed for widespread impact. Traditional approaches to carbon capture, water treatment, and plastic removal can be resource-intensive and may not offer sustainable, long-term solutions.
Solution
Novelgen leverages the power of microalgae to develop innovative solutions for carbon dioxide absorption and fixation, water purification, and microplastic removal. Their core technology, Algal Bloom Capture, mimics and enhances natural microalgae growth processes to maximize their environmental benefits. By optimizing microalgae through genetic engineering, microbiology, and genomics, Novelgen enhances the efficiency of carbon capture and pollutant removal. This technology can be applied across various industries to achieve green transformation (GX), offering a sustainable approach to environmental remediation and resource management.
Target Audience
Novelgen's primary customers include industries seeking to achieve green transformation (GX) goals, such as aquaculture, factories, and wastewater treatment plants, as well as researchers and companies in the biomaterials and adhesive industries.
Features
- Algal Bloom Capture technology that artificially induces and maintains microalgae growth for environmental applications.
- CO2 absorption and fixation using microalgae, which outperform traditional methods like afforestation and seaweed farming.
- Water purification capabilities, where microalgae absorb nutrients, heavy metals, and other pollutants, reducing the need for conventional wastewater treatment.
- Microplastic removal, with certain microalgae strains capable of absorbing up to 90% of microplastics through secretion of sticky substances or formation of filamentous colonies.
- Novel Glue, a high-performance adhesive protein derived from mollusks, offering strong adhesion in wet environments without requiring consent for medical applications.
- New gene discovery technology to identify useful genes from biological and environmental samples.
- Development of short-term fattening systems for oysters using microalgae culture technology to improve the quality of Japanese frozen raw oysters and increase export volume.