• Industry Energy
  • Footprint 9 IPs
  • Followers Monitored by 4 companies
  • Year founded 2005
  • Employees 58

Viridos (formerly Synthetic Genomics, Inc.) is a California-based biotechnology company harnessing the power of photosynthesis to create transformative solutions to mitigate climate change. Founded in 2005 by leading figures in synthetic biology, including J Craig Venter and Hamilton Smith, Viridos quickly established itself as a powerhouse for innovative research, transplanting the first genome, synthesizing the first bacterial genome, and creating the first synthetic cell. Over the past 16 years, we’ve created a legacy of genomic innovations, building the tools, scientific data, and applied knowledge to address unsolved challenges in pharmaceuticals, energy, and life sciences. We’re concentrating our algal genomics expertise on decarbonizing heavy transportation. In partnership with ExxonMobil, our initial deployment is a scalable platform for low-carbon intensity biofuels, which can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aviation, commercial trucking, and maritime shipping by nearly 70%. By establishing desert-based production sites to grow Viridos-engineered microalgae in saltwater, we’re creating the foundation for a biofuel future that moves away from fossil fuels without competing for precious resources such as fresh water and arable land. As we move closer to commercialization, our team of scientists and engineers are developing more advanced bioengineering tools and knowledge to create new products and processes that will support a sustainable bioeconomy.

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