twig
About twig
twig utilizes precision fermentation and AI-driven bioengineering to produce sustainable ingredients that replace unsustainably sourced materials, such as palm oil and isoprene. This approach enables the rapid and scalable creation of affordable ingredients, addressing the environmental impact of traditional ingredient sourcing in consumer goods.
<problem> Traditional sourcing of ingredients like palm oil and isoprene for consumer goods relies on unsustainable practices, contributing to deforestation and fossil fuel extraction. These methods pose significant environmental risks and necessitate more sustainable alternatives. </problem> <solution> twig leverages precision fermentation and AI-driven bioengineering to produce sustainable ingredients that can replace environmentally damaging materials. Their technology platform, twig:tech, uses microbes as miniature factories to create a wide range of ingredients in a clean and scalable manner. The platform consists of Bio:Builder, a strain engineering tool; Grow:Bot, a robotics system for experiment automation; and ML:Bridge, an AI learning tool for data analysis and experiment optimization. This approach enables the rapid and affordable creation of ingredients, addressing the environmental impact of traditional sourcing in consumer goods. </solution> <features> - Precision fermentation process using engineered microbes to produce sustainable ingredients - AI-driven bioengineering platform (twig:tech) for rapid ingredient development - Bio:Builder tool for strain engineering - Grow:Bot robotics system for automated experimentation - ML:Bridge AI learning tool for data analysis and optimization - Scalable production process for affordable ingredient creation </features> <target_audience> The primary target audience includes consumer goods companies seeking sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditionally sourced ingredients like palm oil and isoprene. </target_audience>
What does twig do?
twig utilizes precision fermentation and AI-driven bioengineering to produce sustainable ingredients that replace unsustainably sourced materials, such as palm oil and isoprene. This approach enables the rapid and scalable creation of affordable ingredients, addressing the environmental impact of traditional ingredient sourcing in consumer goods.
When was twig founded?
twig was founded in 2022.
How much funding has twig raised?
twig has raised 3700000.
Who founded twig?
twig was founded by Russ Tucker.
- Russ Tucker - Founder/CEO
- Founded
- 2022
- Funding
- 3700000
- Employees
- 23 employees