Ecohelix

About

Ecohelix is a biotechnology company located in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in sustainable biopolymer technology. The company focuses on transforming underutilized wood-based materials from the pulping industry into high-performing polymers using a unique biomimetic process. This innovative approach refines hemicellulose and lignin through natural enzymatic reactions, utilizing laccase enzyme as a catalyst to create controllable polymer structures. Ecohelix produces WOODMER® biopolymers, which are wood-based amphiphilic biopolymers made from hemicellulose and lignin. These biopolymers have various industrial applications, including additives in paper chemical products, adhesives in construction and packaging, and emulsifiers in cosmetics. The company's products can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with some demonstrating up to 10 times higher performance than existing market alternatives. Ecohelix operates a demo-scale production facility in Sweden and is preparing to scale up its operations. The company is supported by private equity and grants from national and EU programs.