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Transforming organic wastes into valuable products

Aquora-enabled projects can deliver carbon abatement of 100 to 300 g CO2/MJ

Our Mission

Establishing a refinery of the future that processes organic waste feedstocks instead of oil to realize a lower-carbon emission future.

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ABOUT

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Aquora is an industrial biotechnology company, developed out of the University of Michigan's Environmental Biotechnology Lab. Our focus is on transforming traditionally classified waste streams and industrial byproducts into low-carbon biofuels and biochemicals using our patented fermentation technology.

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CEO

Tim Fairley-Wax

Tim Fairley-Wax developed Aquora's technology at the University of Michigan working with co-founders Lut and Steve. He is currently a Chain Reaction Innovations Startup Fellow at Argonne National Laboratory.

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Scientific Advisor

Lut Raskin

Dr. Lut Raskin is a pioneer in the field of engineering microbiomes. As a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering and an elected fellow of the International Water Association, Water Environment Federation, and American Academy of Microbiology, her microbial fermentation expertise directs Aquora's innovative fermentation work.

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COO

Steve Skerlos

Dr. Steve Skerlos is a seasoned entrepreneur, having successfully commercialized multiple technologies spun out of University of Michigan. As a UM distinguished faculty fellow in sustainability, he has deep expertise on techno-economic and environmental assessments, which have guided the development of Aquora's technology. He has significant experience in membrane development, modelling, and manufacturing.

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