Designing Biology to Scale
Scaling kilograms to kilotonnes.
Our platform sits at the intersection of cutting-edge AI, biology and chemical engineering. This combination delivers optimal processes to unlock materials otherwise deemed inaccessible for recycling. With this unique capability, we will deliver a world without waste.
Our vertically integrated platform
Design Brief
There are many types of plastic, and they are made to last. To recycle each type, different chemistries are required. We combine deep knowledge of biochemistry with materials science and process engineering to blueprint the most effective solution. This sets the development criteria for our platform.
Enzyme Discovery & Design
Nature has not evolved the ability to break down most plastics. We combine physics-based modelling and generative AI with unique biological datasets and know-how to create enzymes with novel functionalities. These catalysts sit at the heart of our processes.
Evolution
Biology is unfathomably complex. Using a combination of AI and advanced lab-based screening, we navigate this complexity and uncover enzyme variants with unmatched performance. This is billions of years of evolution in a matter of weeks.
Process Optimisation
Our modern world is built on over a century of industrial chemistry. We combine this accumulated knowledge with optimised enzymes and green chemistry to deliver the next generation of industrial biomanufacturing. This interplay unlocks the holy grail of favourable unit economics and minimal environmental impact.
Scale & Manufacture
The next wave of biomanufactured products has yet to reach meaningful scale. We fuse our innovative processes with tried and tested design and manufacturing techniques to minimise cost and technical risk. As a result, our processes can scale up quickly and deploy globally in time to solve our most pressing challenges.
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At Epoch, we’re laser-focused on transforming plastic into a valuable resource, saving emissions by avoiding new fossil carbon extraction, and preventing further plastic pollution.
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