Smart Resilin

Smart Resilin is an Israeli biotechnology company that develops and manufactures resilin, a highly elastic protein originally found in insects, using genetic engineering and bacterial fermentation processes. By extracting the DNA that encodes for this natural polymer and expressing it in bacterial cells, the company is able to produce resilin at an industrial scale. This sustainable, non-toxic, and biodegradable material is designed as a direct, environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic materials such as rubber, plastic, and nylon, offering near-perfect elasticity and resilience.

The company provides this material to various industries, including beauty, sports goods, textiles, flexible electronics, and automotive manufacturing, to improve product performance and replace environmentally harmful substances. Smart Resilin has partnered with companies like Acies Bio to facilitate the commercialization and industrial-scale manufacturing of its resilin-based products. In addition to performance applications, the company has researched the use of resilin in cosmetics, specifically noting potential anti-aging benefits for skin elasticity and effectiveness as a natural hair treatment, supporting its broader mission of integrating nature-derived, sustainable materials into global consumer markets.