Avisa Myko Inc

Startup
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Avisa Myko is a biotechnology company that produces affordable, water-soluble, natural melanin for a wide range of applications, including UV and radiation protection, bioelectronics, and sustainable energy storage.

Founded & HQ
San Francisco, California, USA
Company size
1-10 employees
IP status
2 patents filed · 1 grant confirmed
Activity highlights
Validated the soluble melanin fermentation process at a 50L scale while at IndieBio and developed a sunscreen prototype with SPF 30 using melanin as a UV blocker.

Avisa Myko Inc is a biotechnology research company founded in 2019 that focuses on the production of affordable, water-soluble, natural eumelanin. Utilizing a proprietary fungal strain, the company produces melanin at a significantly lower cost than conventional methods, enabling its use across various industrial and medical applications. The company’s patented technology allows for high-purity extraction, facilitating its integration into diverse fields such as dermatology, cosmetics, radiation protection, and bioelectronics.

By leveraging the unique properties of melanin, such as its ability to block ionizing radiation and its function as an organic semiconductor, Avisa Myko aims to address challenges in health, environmental protection, and energy. The company is actively exploring the use of its melanin in products like sunscreens, radiation-shielding gear, and as a component for solar fuel cells and rechargeable battery technology. Through its research and development, the company seeks to provide sustainable and scalable solutions for industries requiring advanced biomaterials.

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Ravi Adgulwar
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