Industrial Bioplastics for a Circular Carbon Economy

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

ZILA BioWorks has developed a patented bio-epoxy resin used in products such as composites, coatings, and adhesives. We have identified clear steps to a 60% reduction in carbon footprint compared to petroleum-based epoxies. ZILA formulates our bio-resin systems so manufacturers can adopt without any retooling.

AREA/MATURITY/AWARDS

Primary Application Area: Materials, Chemical

Technology Development Status: Prototype

Technology Readiness Level: TRL 5

Vetted Programs/Awards: Programs: The Heritage Group Accelerator 2022, Foresight Canada Accelerator, CHIC/Fuse42 Incubator, UW Business Growth program, Cascadia Cleantech Accelerator. Awards: Foresight 50 recognition, Flywheel Investment Conference winner, Vestas Innovation Challenge winner, ISC3 Global Innovation Challenge winner, Energy Global Award for Sustainability, Business Impact NW Minority award.


SHOWCASE SUMMARY

Organization Type: Early-stage Startup (Seed)

Website: https://www.zilaworks.com/

National Innovation Awardee

MARKET KEYWORDS

Market Keywords: wind turbine blades, transportation, infrastructure