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SBIR Phase II: Microbial Stem Cell Technology for High-Yield Terpene Biomanufacturing — NSF Award to ASIMICA LLC (WY, $1,250,000)

The broader/commercial impact of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project will be to develop improved biomanufacturing techniques that reduce costs and enhance yields. This microbial stem cell technology is a platform expected to significantly increase bioreactor productivity, bringing transforma

Award titleSBIR Phase II: Microbial Stem Cell Technology for High-Yield Terpene Biomanufacturing
Award ID2528068
AwardeeASIMICA LLC
CityLARAMIE
StateWY
Amount obligated$1,250,000
Principal investigatorNikolai Mushnikov
ProgramSBIR Phase II
Start date06/15/2026
AbstractThe broader/commercial impact of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project will be to develop improved biomanufacturing techniques that reduce costs and enhance yields. This microbial stem cell technology is a platform expected to significantly increase bioreactor productivity, bringing transformative advancements to multiple markets. The first target market, flavors and fragrances, find application in several industries such as beverages, savory and snacks, dairy products,
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