Belgian BioTech developer AmphiStar secures €12.5 million in funding to accelerate the production of sustainable microbial biosurfactants, derived from bio-based waste feedstock.
The funding includes a €2.5 million grant and a €10 million equity investment, positioning AmphiStar as one of 40 beneficiaries chosen by the EIC for their innovative technologies with commercial potential.
AmphiStar's synthetic biology platform transforms bio-based waste into high-performance biosurfactants, offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional surfactants while avoiding the use of fossil feedstocks.
The company's biosurfactants demonstrate significant environmental benefits, with reduced global warming potential, water, and land use compared to non-upcycled and synthetic alternatives.