Curie Co is a biotechnology research firm based in North Carolina that develops sustainable, bio-based ingredients and preservation systems for consumer goods, aiming to replace legacy chemicals with safer, high-performance alternatives.
Curie Co was founded in 2017 by Dr. Erika Milczek, initially targeting biotech solutions for cosmetics. They expanded to HI&I sectors. Microban, founded in the 1990s, is a global leader in built-in antimicrobial technologies. The partnership announced in late 2025 synergizes Curie’s novel chemistry with Microban’s market presence and regulatory experience.