Solazyme

Solazyme, now known as TerraVia, was a biotechnology company specializing in producing renewable ingredients and fuels from microalgae. They used engineered algae to convert plant-based sugars into sustainable products like biofuels, nutritional oils, and ingredients for cosmetics and food. Their approach offered an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels and traditional agriculture, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on land and water resources. Although they faced financial challenges and rebranded, their core innovation lies in harnessing microalgae's potential for sustainable production across various industries.