Genomatica is an industrial biotechnology company that develops and licenses fermentation-based processes to produce established chemicals from renewable feedstocks. Its platforms are designed to deliver “drop-in” bio-based intermediates with performance comparable to petro-derived equivalents, enabling integration into existing chemical and polymer supply chains.
Key focus areas include 1,4‑butanediol (BDO) for applications such as polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and spandex, and caprolactam (CPL) for nylon 6. Genomatica’s processes convert plant-based sugars into target molecules via engineered microorganisms and integrated downstream purification. The company works with chemical producers and brands through partnerships and licensing, including collaborations reported for bio-based BDO production and for developing bio-based caprolactam aimed at more sustainable nylon.