Proterro

Proterro, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Princeton, New Jersey, founded in 2008. It specializes in the production and marketing of sugar feedstock, specifically a fortified sucrose product known as PROTOSE. Unlike traditional methods that involve extracting sucrose from crops or breaking down cellulosic materials, Proterro utilizes patented microorganisms that synthesize sucrose directly. This innovative approach allows the company to produce a non-crop-based, fermentation-ready sugar feedstock, which mitigates the price volatility typically associated with corn and other agricultural feedstocks. By focusing on this unique production method, Proterro aims to provide a cost-effective and scalable solution for the commercial production of biofuels and biobased chemicals.