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Biozeroc

Biozeroc revolutionizes construction with carbon-negative BioCement. Using microbial biotechnology, we grow limestone crystals to replace traditional cement, cutting carbon emissions by 80-90%. Our patented solution mimics nature, permanently storing carbon and fostering a circular economy.
2021
2-10
London, England, United Kingdom

https://www.biozeroc.com/

BiotechnologynologyCarbon CaptureChemicalCleanTechConstructionNanotechnologySustainability
Innovation
Investment Funding
People
Products
Awards and Recognitions
M&A and Collabs
News

Innovation

Industry Problem

Biozeroc creates scalable, carbon-negative construction materials by addressing high emissions, unsustainable resource use, and the lack of industrialized bio-based solutions.

R&D Focus

Biozeroc is a climate-tech company focused on developing carbon-negative construction materials through microbial biotechnology. Its core research and development lies in bio-mineralization, where bacteria are used to grow limestone crystals that act as a sustainable binder—replacing conventional cement. This innovative approach not only mimics nature’s way of building but also stores carbon instead of releasing it, positioning Biozeroc in a unique niche at the intersection of biotechnology and green construction.

Innovative Solution

Biozeroc is solving the problem of high carbon emissions in construction by replacing traditional cement with BioCement, a carbon-negative alternative grown using bacteria. Inspired by natural processes such as coral formation, Biozeroc uses microbial biotechnology to grow limestone crystals, which act as a binder to hold aggregate together, just as cement.

Solution Effectiveness

Biozeroc’s BioCement technology has the potential to reduce carbon emissions by up to 80-90% compared to traditional cement production, which is responsible for nearly 8% of global CO₂ emissions. By using bacteria to grow limestone crystals instead of burning limestone at high temperatures (1,450°C), Biozeroc’s process captures carbon during production rather than releasing it.

Investment Funding

Last Funding Stage

Seed

Last Funding Date

March, 2022

Startup Stage

Pre-Seed

Lead Investors

Carbon13

People

Founders

  • Liv Andersson

Board Members

  • Julia Gregory

CEO

  • Liv Andersson

Products

Product

Biozeroc currently offers a single, innovative product: BioConcrete. This carbon-negative construction material replaces traditional cement by utilizing bacteria to precipitate limestone crystals that bind aggregates together, effectively eliminating the need for cement in concrete manufacturing. BioConcrete is designed to be scalable, durable, and sustainable, aiming to significantly reduce the construction industry’s carbon footprint. – Customer Reviews- NA

Star Product

BioConcrete is Biozeroc’s flagship innovation because it directly addresses one of the construction industry’s most pressing challenges—carbon emissions from cement. By using bacteria to grow limestone crystals that act as a binder, BioConcrete completely eliminates the need for traditional cement, which is responsible for nearly 8% of global CO₂ emissions. This makes BioConcrete a carbon-negative material that not only avoids emissions but actively stores carbon.

Demo Product or Complete Product?

Biozeroc is currently in the advanced stages of product development. In December 2022, the company received a ‘Fast Start: Innovation’ grant from Innovate UK to accelerate the development of BioConcrete and assist UK companies in achieving net-zero goals . In October 2023, Biozeroc launched the world’s first on-site integration of BioConcrete manufacturing, marking a significant milestone in scaling up their cement-free, bacteria-based binder technology

Awards and Recognitions

Awards

– Clean Tech Top 50 2024 – Elle Women of The Year Award 2024 – Cartier Women’s Initiative – Science & Technology Pioneer Award 2023

Media Apperance

– Dagens Nyheter – Concrete Quarterly – Cambridge Independent – ITV News

M&A and Collabs

Collab

Biozeroc secured a grant in collaboration with University of East London and Maplex Technology to develop the world’s first on-site integration of BioConcrete manufacturing in 2023

Collab

Biozeroc collaborated with the design agency How&How for a rebranding initiative to strengthen its market presence in 2023
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