Microvi

Startup
Summarized by Halo AI

Microvi is a green technology company that uses its proprietary MicroNiche Engineering (MNE) platform to encapsulate biology, turning it into robust, scalable industrial infrastructure for water treatment, biomanufacturing, and chemicals.

Founded & HQ
Hayward, California, USA
Company size
11-50 employees
Funding
~$11.6M
IP status
49 patents filed · 14 grants confirmed
Activity highlights
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts launched an independent demonstration of the Denitrovi biosolution for nitrogen reduction at Albert Kendall Warren Water Resource Facility

Microvi is a biotechnology company that has developed a proprietary platform technology called MicroNiche Engineering (MNE). This materials science breakthrough protects and structures living organisms, transforming fragile biological material into robust, predictable, and scalable industrial systems. By encapsulating microbial strains, Microvi creates controlled environments that allow living technology to function effectively in industrial settings. This platform is used to address challenges across multiple sectors, including water and wastewater treatment, biomanufacturing, and the production of bio-based chemicals. The company’s approach aims to make biology as structured and reliable as traditional physical or digital infrastructure.

These solutions are utilized by municipalities and industrial partners to solve critical problems such as removing contaminants from drinking water, managing wastewater pollutants, and intensifying bioconversion processes. Microvi’s technologies help customers reduce waste, increase product yields, and lower operational costs compared to conventional methods. The company has validated its platform through more than 45 global deployments, operating in regulated, real-world environments across the United States and the United Kingdom. Through its research and development efforts, Microvi collaborates with industry partners to deliver high-performance, cost-effective biosolutions that aim to improve sustainability and economic outcomes.

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