Microbic
Production of important organic substances using metabolic paths in methanotrophs on waste methane as nutrient supply, with the aim to reduce the emissions of this highly harmful greenhouse gas.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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| investor | €0.0 | round | |
* | €75.0k | Support Program | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Microbic Sp. z o.o. is a Polish biotechnology firm established on April 20, 2021, that operates at the intersection of environmental science and material engineering. The company focuses on the applied research of methanotrophic bacteria, leveraging microorganisms that consume methane to develop sustainable solutions. Its core activities are centered around two main areas: the creation of methane biofilters for emissions control and the production of biodegradable polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) polymers, a type of bioplastic.
The company's scientific direction is spearheaded by co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Professor Zofia Stępniewska. Her extensive, nearly two-decade-long research career at the Catholic University of Lublin (KUL) on methanotrophic and methanogenic bacteria forms the scientific bedrock of Microbic. This deep academic foundation has led to the discovery of metabolic pathways in methanotrophs for producing valuable organic substances, culminating in three patents co-authored by Professor Stępniewska. The company was co-founded by Paweł Hubert Stępniewski and Jacek Stanisław Kosiec, with Paweł Stępniewski also serving on the management board. This structure suggests a blend of scientific expertise with business development, aiming to commercialize patented research.
Microbic's business model appears to be research and development-intensive, typical for a deep-tech entity at its stage. Its primary business classification is listed as 'Engineering activities and related technical consultancy', indicating a focus on developing and refining its technology. As a beneficiary of the Women TechEU program, an initiative supporting promising, women-led deep-tech startups, the company has received funding and support to advance its commercialization efforts. The company's revenue streams will likely derive from licensing its patented technologies to industrial partners, collaborative R&D projects, or the future sale of its specialized bio-based products to sectors looking to mitigate methane emissions or adopt sustainable plastics.
Keywords: methanotrophic bacteria, biodegradable polymers, PHB production, methane biofilters, biotechnology, environmental technology, bioplastics, methane utilization, microbial research, Zofia Stępniewska, Women TechEU, cleantech, industrial biotechnology, sustainable materials, carbon capture, bioengineering, microbial metabolism, environmental remediation, circular economy, deep tech