iMicrobes Employee Directory
Biotechnology ResearchCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
iMicrobes, a small to mid-sized biotechnology research company based in Alameda, California, develops engineered microbes and precision fermentation processes to convert advanced feedstocks into drop-in chemicals for industrial use. The organization emphasizes cost-competitive, sustainable materials and holds a portfolio of 22 patents in microbial strain engineering and bioprocessing. Its stated mission is to accelerate the global transition to net-zero materials through innovation, efficiency, and collaboration. Customers include chemical companies and other industrial manufacturers seeking to reduce fossil-based inputs without compromising performance or scalability. In August 2024, iMicrobes announced a collaboration with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's iFAB Tech Hub and Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory (IBRL) to explore microbial production of acrylic acid.