LanzaTech, BRIGHT research center sign carbon-to-value pact
In Copenhagen, gas fermentation leader LanzaTech and BRIGHT, a research center at Technical University of Denmark, have partnered to accelerate “carbon-to-value” biotechnology in Europe. The partnership, which runs until April 2028, includes the design and installation of a next-generation C1 biofoundry at DTU. The biofoundry will utilize gas fermentation where microbes transform CO₂, CO and methane into fuels, chemicals and materials.
The technology is emerging as a key pathway for reducing industrial emissions and enabling circular, climate-positive solutions. Engineering these specialized microbes is, however, difficult, requiring advanced automation, AI, robotics, gas-handling and high-throughput strain-development tools.
This deal allows LanzaTech to extend its synthetic biology expertise, leveraging BRIGHT’s infrastructure, talent, and regional reach. DTU will gain the tools and expertise needed to establish Denmark and Europe as an important player in the emerging field of carbon-to-value biotechnology, accelerating innovation in the field of circular and competitive bioeconomy.
Category: Chemicals & Materials
