Zymergen, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, founded in 2013. The company focuses on researching, developing, and manufacturing microbes for various industries, including agriculture, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and personal care. Zymergen employs a platform that combines automation, machine learning, and genomics to optimize microbial strains, enhancing production processes and fostering improved economic outcomes. The company also offers new product development services, enabling the engineering of novel molecules from diverse microbial sources. With additional offices in Boise, Idaho; Medford, Massachusetts; Seattle, Washington; and Tokyo, Japan, Zymergen integrates advanced technologies to partner with nature in creating innovative materials and products across multiple sectors.