Algenesis Labs Email Format
Biotechnology ResearchCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Algenesis Labs is a biotechnology research company based in La Jolla, California, founded in 2016 by three UC San Diego professors. It develops plastic materials designed to harmonize with natural systems, anchored by its Soleic technology, a renewable and fully biodegradable plastic made from algae. The initial product line includes soft foams for footwear and hard foams for surfboards, with ongoing research into additional applications across multiple industries. The company serves manufacturers seeking sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics, addressing environmental impacts from plastic pollution. A recent development is the 2024 launch of a biodegradable TPU material, and it has collaborated with UC San Diego on algae-based, commercially viable biodegradable flip-flops.