Prolific Machines

Startup

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Prolific Machines is a biotechnology company that uses its Photomolecular platform to integrate optogenetics, AI, and light-based hardware to provide precise, dynamic control over cellular behavior for more efficient biomanufacturing.

Founded & HQ

Emeryville, California, United States

Company size

51-200 employees

Funding

~$86.5M

IP status

14 patents filed · 1 grant confirmed

Activity highlights

Received a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant to develop light-controlled platforms for producing affordable monoclonal antibodies to prevent infectious diseases in LMICs.

A startup that has developed an optogenetics-based cell programming platform. Initially targeting sustainable food production, it has broadened its vision to include biopharmaceutical manufacturing and other applications of precise cellular control.

AI summary generated on Jun 22, 2026

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