Protoga is a biotech firm utilizing microalgae biosynthesis technology to produce sustainable biofuels and bioproducts, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The company offers a range of microalgae-derived products for human and animal nutrition, cosmetics, and plant health, addressing the urgent need for renewable energy sources and sustainable materials.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The increasing demand for sustainable resources necessitates alternatives to traditional fossil fuels and unsustainable materials. Current production methods for biofuels and nutritional products often rely on environmentally damaging practices. There is a need for more sustainable and scalable production methods for various products, including biofuels, nutritional supplements, cosmetics, and plant health products.
Solution
Protoga leverages microalgae biosynthesis to produce a range of sustainable products, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and unsustainable practices. The company cultivates microalgae to create biofuels, nutritional products, cosmetics ingredients, and plant health solutions. Protoga's microalgae platform enables the production of sustainable raw materials and customized application solutions for global clients. The company utilizes a microalgae synthetic biology platform, a pilot-scale and flexible production platform, and an application development platform.
Target Audience
Protoga serves customers in the food and beverage, nutraceutical, cosmetics, and agriculture industries seeking sustainable and bio-based alternatives to traditional ingredients and products.
Features
- Microalgae/microbial breeding for optimized strains
- Bioreactor-based fermentation for scalable production
- Extraction and purification processes to isolate target compounds
- Development of application-specific solutions for diverse industries
- Analytical testing to ensure product quality and safety
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- Gamal® line of DHA algal oil and astaxanthin for animal nutrition
- Algsis® line of microalgae extracts, exosomes, and astaxanthin nanoemulsions for cosmetics
- Algaland™️ microalgae biostimulants for plant nutrition and protection