Turning algae-based carbon capture into fuel, impact, and scale.
As the world faces growing pressure to decarbonize, industries and governments are searching for solutions that are not only effective but also scalable, affordable, and science-based. Our team has developed a business strategy to commercialize algae-based biofuels through a system that absorbs carbon dioxide, processes waste, and produces clean energy. What began as an iGEM project has grown into a modular, multi-market solution backed by partnerships and field testing.
We believe the future of clean energy is local, circular, and easy to use. Our entrepreneurship plan reflects this through a tested minimum viable product, a three-part business model, and a clear path to commercialization.
Our project is supported by three main revenue streams:
We focus on users who are underserved by traditional energy solutions:
Our algae system gives them clean fuel, visible carbon reduction, and a tool they can manage themselves without major infrastructure.
We plan to:
Our system can also be bundled with training, maintenance, and impact reporting tools.
We reviewed other players in the algae and biofuel industry:
Our advantage lies in offering a modular, low-cost system that fits into smaller spaces and works in real-world community settings. Each unit produces biodiesel, methane, and CO₂ reduction.
We have completed early testing of both gas and diesel production:
Diesel offers higher value and supports our franchise model. Additional income comes from co-located services such as car washes or store partnerships.
Operational costs range from $230,000 to $400,000 monthly depending on site size. We have planned around taxes, staffing, and logistics in both Taiwan and California to ensure strong unit economics.
We built a working prototype of our algae reactor and tested it with support from National Cheng Kung University. The system turns organic waste and carbon emissions into fuel and can operate in both urban and rural settings.
It runs using solar panels and LED lighting, with a closed-loop tubing system that supports algae growth even in hot, humid environments like Taiwan. This design is now ready for pilot deployment and further scaling.
We have worked with stakeholders across multiple fields to shape our model:
For more on our system's environmental benefits, please see our Sustainability page.
Short-Term: Complete pilot installations, collect data, and refine the product for broader use.
Long-Term: Launch licensing programs, expand internationally, and develop algae-based co-products such as fertilizer or bioplastics.
We are also creating training and marketing materials to support scale-up through community partners, franchisees, and NGOs.
We thank our research advisors, pilot partners, and community supporters. Our team is open to future collaboration and welcomes outreach from government, business, or other iGEM teams.
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