Member - Genomines

Genomines develops non-GMO plants to sustainably mine nickel, offering a carbon-neutral solution for EV batteries.

Type Startup or self-employed
Founded 2021
Company Size 26
Member Type
innovator
Founders Dali Rashid (CTO) & Fabien Koutchekian (CEO)
Headquarters 94170 Le Perreux-sur-Marne, France
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Genomines

About

For battery and car manufacturers struggling with sustainable nickel sourcing, Genomines produces carbon neutral nickel by using genetically-enhanced hyperaccumulator plants. We grow our plants on nickel-rich soils that cannot be mined economically by conventional technologies and are unsuitable for traditional agriculture, unlocking untapped reserves representing up to 3 times the current global production of nickel. Our proprietary biotechnology enables us to produce battery-grade nickel at cost of production 50% lower than the forecast median cost expected in 2030. We integrate the existing nickel value chain by developing nickel farms, producing nickel-rich bioconcentrate which is then refined into nickel sulphate hexahydrate for battery manufacturers. The nickel we produce is sold through long-term offtake agreements. By converting unusable land into productive assets, we reduce reliance on traditional mining while supporting the transition to a cleaner mobility.
Headquarters 94170 Le Perreux-sur-Marne, France

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Clean water and sanitation
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Affordable and clean energy
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Industry, innovation and infrastructure
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SDG 11
Sustainable cities and communities
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SDG 12
Responsible consumption and production
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