Designing Materials from the Molecular Level with Checkerspot and Geneious Prime

Using Microalgae to biomanufacture polymer feedstocks for next-generation polyurethanes (PUs), the company is helping replace petroleum-based PUs in consumer goods like skis and those used in textile coatings and finishes.

Checkerspot’s mission is to develop more sustainable materials while advancing environmental stewardship. Fabricators and designers use the created structural oils to improve product performance while avoiding the environmental impact of extracting and refining petroleum and other fossil fuels.