EXOPOLYMER, INC.
Fermentation-derived biopolymers (hydrocolloids) produced from corn-derived feedstock using proprietary fermentation technology
- Sector
- Materials
- Total capital
- $929K
- Federal grants
- $929K
- 3 awards · 2020–2025
- Rank in peer group#1 of 90
- Private capital raised
- None on recordNo Form D filings on SEC EDGAR. Some raises are not filed.
- Federal contracts
- None on recordNo federal contract awards found.
- Granted patents
- 1
- 15 pending · first 2025
- Rank in peer group#19 of 90
Capital timeline
Latest events
- Federal grantAgriculture · There Is An Increasing Demand For Safe, High-quality Food That Is Shelf Stable, Natural, And Relies Less On Imported Ingredients. We Are Developing New Ingredients To Meet This Demand Which Will Provide Enhanced Heat Stability And Increased Freshness For Packaged Foods, And Will Reduce Water Loss (which Is Perceived As A Defect, Leading To Waste As Products Expire On Store Shelves Or Are Thrown Out By Consumers).in This Project We Will Evaluate The Performance Of Biopolymers In Different Food Ma$181K
- Federal grantAgriculture · The Development Of Fermentation-derived Biopolymer (hydrocolloid) Ingredients Began In The U.S. With The Discovery Of Xanthan Gum In The 1960S By Researchers At The Usda. In Recent Decades, However, Production Of These Important Ingredients Has Largely Gone Offshore, And The Development Of New And Differentiated Biopolymers Has Been Stagnant. Exopolymer Intends To Produce An Entirely New Portfolio Of High-performance Biopolymers That Meet Current And Growing Needs In Several Markets. Our Technol$648K
- Federal grantAgriculture · Production And Performance Analysis Of Next Generation Hydrocolloids For The Healthcare, Personal Care, And Food Markets$100K
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Standing among 90 peers
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- Federal grants#1 · top 1%
- Granted patents#19 · top 21%
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Checked: USPTO inventors; federal award principal investigators; SEC Form D related persons · Oct 23, 2026
Claim this profile to add your teamWhat it has protected
USPTO · 1 granted of 16- PendingBiopolymers for Ophthalmic UseUSPTOApplication 19109469
- PendingBiopolymers for Use in Wound CareUSPTOApplication 19109474
- PendingBiopolymers for Topical UseUSPTOApplication 18979004
Show all 16 patent records
- Biopolymers for Ophthalmic UseMar 26, 2026 · Application 19109469Pending
- Biopolymers for Use in Wound CareMar 19, 2026 · Application 19109474Pending
- Biopolymers for Topical UseJun 12, 2025 · Application 18979004Pending
- Biopolymers for Topical UseJan 21, 2025 · US 12,202,912Granted
- Heat Stable and/or Heat Activated BiopolymersOct 31, 2024 · Application 18636610Pending
- Biopolymers for Use in Wound CareApplication 63406670Pending
- Biopolymers for Ophthalmic UseApplication 63406552Pending
- Biopolymers For Topical UseApplication PCTUS2022019290Pending
- Heat Resistant BiopolymersApplication 63271816Pending
- Biopolymers for Topical UseApplication 63251205Pending
- Non-petrochemical Biopolymers For Rheology ModificationApplication PCTUS2025053601Pending
- Biopolymers for Topical UseApplication 63158268Pending
- Non-Petrochemical Biopolymers for Rheology ModificationApplication 63715560Pending
- Biopolymers For Use In Wound CareApplication PCTUS2023074060Pending
- Biopolymers For Ophthalmic UseApplication PCTUS2023074059Pending
- Heat Stable And/or Heat Activated BiopolymersApplication PCTUS2022047853Pending
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Regulatory activity · Materials
- Eliminating Regulations Establishing Fellowships in Laboratory Standardization and Testing for Foreign CitizensNational Institute of Standards and Technology
- Eliminating Obsolete Marking Requirements for Toy, Look-Alike, and Imitation FirearmsNational Institute of Standards and Technology
- Eliminating Obsolete Regulations Related to the Advanced Technology Program and the Technology Innovation ProgramNational Institute of Standards and Technology
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Sources
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