We energize cell-free biomanufacturing

with AI-enhanced biocatalysts

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About Us

Cell Free Energy Inc. is addressing the key challenge that holds back cell-free bioproduction - cost-effective energy source.

Nucleotide triphosphates, the building blocks for mRNA therapeutics, are also energy currency of metabolism.

We develop the source of this currency at cost that will power a quantum leap in biotechnology.

Our Technology

Enzymatic Cascade

Site-specific, high-efficiency phosphorylation

Purity by design

Minimal waste and byproducts compared to chemical and fermentation processes

AI-Guided Evolution

Nature evolved enzymes for efficiency in cells - AI and cell-free evolution take them to the next level

Scalable Production

Nucleotide triphosphates for mRNA, CFPS, and synthetic biology

Benefits

Affordable Building Blocks

Lower-cost mRNA therapeutics production

Onshore Production

Reduced dependency on overseas suppliers

Resilient Supply Chain

Domestic supply chain supporting innovation

Environmental Impact

Fewer byproducts through enzymatic processes

Our Team

Stepan Tymoshenko

Stepan Tymoshenko, Ph.D.

CEO

Built ML-guided enzyme discovery & prioritization pipeline for a DARPA project. Co-inventor on 30+ IP filings.

Jolyn Gisselberg

Jolyn Gisselberg, Ph.D.

CSO

Built experimental bio-data pipeline for ML/AI at Google X. World-class enzymologist, Stanford PostDoc.

Advisors

Doug Hattendorf

Doug Hattendorf, Ph.D.

Advisor

Scientific & commercial biotech experience in the R&D and manufacturing enzymes for pharma, mRNA therapies. Formerly Dir of BD for pharma enzymes at Ginkgo Bioworks.

Zach Serber

Zach Serber, Ph.D.

Advisor

Scientific operations for product development & commercialization at Evozyne, Zymergen, Arkea Bio. Formerly CSO & co-founder of Zymergen.

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