TransAlgae's Technology

The basic premise of TransAlgae is that organisms chosen from the wild are being used for bio-fuel and co-products; nonetheless, they must be domesticated just as all successful crops have been. TransAlgae recognizes that the only effective method of domestication for the looming challenges ahead, is to use the tools of modern molecular biology. Therefore, we are developing platform technologies based on transgenic algae.

Using transgenic algae together with our novel production systems, adapted for cultivating and harvesting algae, will considerably enhance yields per unit area, while greatly decreasing capital and running costs. As a breeding company, TransAlgae is developing a large number of strains that will be appropriate for different environments and system designs. By developing a platform for a matrix of climates, resources and co-products, we will be able to rapidly deploy stocks worldwide, allowing our partners to to meet demand and respond to changing market conditions.

TransAlgae has applied for eight patents on its production technologies, harvesting processes and gene modifications. This powerful patent portfolio will increase yields of the desired products, prevent contamination of the algal production systems, while protecting the environment from inadvertent release of transgenic organisms.