Last week we had the pleasure of hosting a delegate led by the NSCEB Vice Chair Michelle Rozo at Cemvita Inc. for a tour and an open discussion about the future of biotechnology. Excited about the momentum and looking forward to being a tangible example of a better industrial biotechnology, at scale. Special thanks to the Greater Houston Partnership and Verena Kallhoff, Ph.D., MBA for all the hard work on this initiative. “It was an honor to host the NSCEB delegation at our Houston facility. At Cemvita, we believe the future of industrial biotech lies in learning from nature to create solutions that are both sustainable and scalable. The NSCEB visit was a powerful moment to showcase how our team is fermenting the future. It’s always exciting to share how nature’s playbook is helping us rewrite the rules of industrial innovation.” Moji Karimi, CEO Cemvita. https://lnkd.in/g4GRHiWF
Cemvita Inc.
Chemical Manufacturing
Houston, Texas 12,955 followers
Driving Innovation in Sustainable Biotech | Expert in Synthetic Biology, Renewable Oils, and Circular Bioeconomy
About us
Cemvita harnesses the power of synthetic biology to transform carbon emissions into valuable bio-based chemicals. By reimagining waste as a resource, Cemvita produces sustainable oils and other foundational chemicals essential for industries ranging from aviation to personal care. With a mission to drive the transition to a circular bioeconomy, Cemvita partners with global corporations to deliver cutting-edge solutions that tackle climate challenges and pave the way for a sustainable future. For more info please contact: info@cemvita.com
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www.cemvita.com
External link for Cemvita Inc.
- Industry
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Houston, Texas
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2017
- Specialties
- CCUS, Biomanufacturing, Energy Transition, ClimateTech, SAF, feedstock, Carbon-Neutral Products, Circular Bioeconomy, and Synthetic Biology
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9350 Kirby Dr
Suite 200
Houston, Texas 77054, US
Employees at Cemvita Inc.
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Roberto dos Reis Alvarez
I simplify complexity and connect dots to create value | Chief Curiosity Officer
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Alex Bell
Decarbonizing food and Industry | Advisor | Board Member | CGO, CCO, CEO
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Remington Tonar
Co-founder of commerce and supply chain unicorn Cart.com. Advisor to startups and Fortune 500s. PhD and other degrees. Adjunct Professor at Rice U.
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Seth Jaffe
General Counsel▪️Sci-Fi Author▪️Technology Attorney▪️Cybersecurity Attorney
Updates
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Today we announced a strategic technology acquisition and the appointment of Luciano Zamberlan, PhD as VP of Operations in Brazil, two major steps that strengthen our ability to scale industrial biotech solutions. These moves expand our synthetic biology toolkit, accelerate commercialization timelines, and reinforce our operational readiness in Brazil. With recent advances in FermOil™ productivity and FermNatural™ validation, plus engineering progress on FermWorks™, we’re building a robust foundation for sustainable bioindustrial deployment. Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/eSD4ZsWd 🔗 #bioeconomy #decarbonization #Brazil #Cemvita #industrialbiotech #FermOil #FermWorks #syntheticbiology #scaleup
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Honored to have our CEO, Moji Karimi, attend and welcome Ambassador Breno Dias da Costa, Consul General of Brazil in Houston. Huge thanks to the Brazil-Texas Chamber of Commerce for organizing a fantastic event that strengthens the bridge between Houston and Brazil. At Cemvita, our vision is clear: leverage Texas as the center of gravity for energy and Brazil as the powerhouse of the bioeconomy, and fuse the two to build the circular bioeconomy in Brazil and beyond. From pilots to scale, we’re committed to turning this corridor into real projects, real jobs, and real impact. Bem-vindo a Houston, Embaixador. Onward. #Cemvita #Houston #Brazil #TexasBrazil #CircularBioeconomy #EnergyTransition #Biomanufacturing #FermentingTheFuture
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Proud to see Cemvita featured in the Oxy 2025 Sustainability Report alongside other innovators driving the low-carbon transition. This beautiful shot of our pilot plant in Houston is more than just equipment, it’s a glimpse into how we’re fermenting the future. Every pipe, tank, as well as the billions of hard-working microorganisms inside the bioreactors, represent progress in pulling a sustainable future toward us, one breakthrough at a time. Another great year, and many more ahead! Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/45ZOonx #FermentingTheFuture #Sustainability #Biotechnology #CircularBioeconomy #FutureMakers
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Synthetic biology is transforming industries worldwide, and Houston is positioned to lead the way. With the world’s largest medical complex, more than 4,200 energy companies, 7,000+ manufacturers, and a growing tech workforce, the region offers unmatched resources for SynBio innovation. ⭐Learn more: https://ow.ly/evC750WKnFe
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8 Years. One Vision. Happy Birthday Cemvita! Eight years ago, Cemvita was just an idea: Could synthetic biology power the energy transition at industrial scale? The answer didn’t come easy, but today, it’s starting to look a lot like a big “yes.” This year marks one of our biggest leaps yet. We are on track to build our first FermWorks™ commercial plant in Brazil, a facility that will turn carbon waste and byproducts into FermOil™ (sustainable bio-oil) and FermNPK™ (sustainable biofertilizer) and show the world that biology can compete head-to-head. And the Cemvita family is making waves beyond our core: Gold H2 is proving biology can unlock subsurface biohydrogen, and Endolith, is harnessing microbes to advance sustainable mining, at scale. What’s next? The next 3 years will be transformative. FermWorks™ Brazil will be up and running and two more will be underway. We’ll invest heavily in AI integration, making our platform smarter, faster, and even more efficient. FermOil™ and FermNPK™ will be key products in reshaping how the world sources oil and fertilizer, sustainably and economically. To all of our partners, investors, advisors, team members and alumni, too many to name, but each one essential, thank you for believing in this mission. The future isn’t something we wait for. It’s something we build. And we’re just getting started. Let’s Ferment the Future! #Cemvita #SyntheticBiology #EnergyTransition #GoldHydrogen #Endolith #FermOil #FermNPK #FermWorks #Biotech
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We are excited to announce that Cemvita has signed a formal engagement agreement with Invest RS, the investment promotion agency of Rio Grande do Sul, to deploy our first industrial‑scale facility in southern Brazil. This groundbreaking facility will produce FermOil™, a low‑carbon bio‑oil feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), and FermNPK™, an innovative biofertilizer for regenerative agriculture . The signing ceremony in Porto Alegre featured notable leaders including: • Gabriel Souza, Acting Governor of Rio Grande do Sul • Rafael Prikladnicki, CEO of Invest RS • Moji Karimi, CEO of Cemvita • Fernando Borba, MBA, Cemvita’s Strategy & Business Development Director This will be the first-ever industrial-scale facility using our bioconversion technology, positioning Rio Grande do Sul as a global hub for circular bioeconomy innovation. This milestone reflects our joint commitment to sustainable development, economic growth, and low‑carbon solutions across energy, agriculture, and industry. At Cemvita, we’re honored to partner with public agencies and private stakeholders in Brazil to transform the energy landscape. Together, we’re turning waste into opportunity, and accelerating the transition to a circular, low‑carbon future 🌱✨ #CircularBioeconomy #SustainableAviationFuel #SAF #FermOil #FermNPK #EnergyTransition #BiotechInnovation #RioGrandeDoSul #InvestRS https://lnkd.in/gFSkPQ48
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We’re thrilled to announce that Cemvita Inc. has been selected by ApexBrasil for the Invest in Brasil Net‑Zero Solutions program! 🎉 This initiative, supported by the Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo e Gás (IBP) and Climate Investment, will help accelerate our scaled expansion into the Brazilian market by providing: - Tailored business‑strategy support - Partnership introductions with leading industrial players - A local immersion during OTC Brasil 2025 in Rio de Janeiro At Cemvita, we’re on a mission to decarbonize industry through our circular‑bioeconomy platform by transforming waste carbon streams into FermOil™ and FermNPK™. Being part of this program aligns perfectly with Brazil’s Nova Indústria Brasil goal to cut industrial emissions by 30% by 2033. Thank you to ApexBrasil, IBP, and Climate Investment for this opportunity. We look forward to deepening our roots in Brazil, collaborating with local stakeholders, and driving zero‑carbon solutions at scale! Stay tuned for updates on our Brazilian journey! #NetZeroSolutions #Decarbonization #CircularBioeconomy #Cemvita #ApexBrasil #ClimateInvestment #IBP #OTCBrasil2025
O Brasil está escrevendo um novo capítulo na transição energética global. Na CERAWeek 2025, em parceria com o IBP - Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo e Gás e a Climate Investment (CI), lançamos um desafio: trazer as melhores tecnologias do mundo para acelerar a descarbonização da nossa indústria. A resposta chegou: 10 empresas inovadoras, selecionadas para o programa Invest in Brasil NetZero Solutions. Esse é o Brasil que investe em inovação e se consolida como destino estratégico para o futuro da energia. E essa história de transformação está só começando. #InvestInBrasil #NetZeroSolutions #Sustentabilidade #Inovação #investimentos #IBP #TransiçãoEnergética 44.01 Andium Cemvita Inc. Fero Labs Insight M METRON SensorUp Inc. Svante Xyme Zeitview
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We’re thrilled to welcome Nina Briones to the Cemvita team this summer as our Market Intelligence Analyst Intern! Originally from the Philippines and now an MBA candidate at Rice Business (Energy, Clean Tech & Operations), Nina brings a decade of expertise from Shell, spanning process safety, refinery economics, and fuel pricing across North America. We can’t wait to see her energy, insights, and passion for circular bioeconomy in action! Join us in giving Nina a warm Cemvita welcome! 👏 #CircularBioeconomy #CemvitaTeam #FermOil #FermNPK
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Cemvita Joins the The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB)! We’re proud to share that Cemvita is now a member of the RSB, a global leader in advancing credible, science-based sustainability standards for the bioeconomy. At Cemvita, we believe the future of energy and materials is circular, nature-positive, and powered by biology. Our work, whether transforming waste carbon into bio-based oil, enabling sustainable agriculture, or co-locating biomanufacturing with industrial partners, is grounded in the same principles RSB was founded on: climate impact, traceability, social equity, and real-world accountability. We're excited to contribute, collaborate, and help shape the global conversation around sustainable biomaterials and fuels. Let’s ferment the future—responsibly. 🌍🧬 #Cemvita #RSB #CircularBioeconomy #SustainableBiomaterials #SynBio #CarbonUtilization #FermentTheFuture #SAF #Biomanufacturing #ClimateTech
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