Xavi and Yuichi of Taxa Technologies combine science with real-world appeal, engineering biotic personal-care products that neutralize odors, block mosquito attraction, and refresh skin without harsh chemicals.

The KiraGen Bio team is building cell therapies using AI-assisted multiplex gene editing to give immune cells the “armor” they need to survive and fight inside the hostile environment of brain and other tumors. KiraGen is at the frontier of cancer treatment, poised to transform outcomes for many patients.

Laura Hsieh and the team at TippingPoint Biosciences are rewriting the rules for making medicines by targeting the architecture of DNA. They are working on some of the scariest childhood genetic diseases.

Luis and Jacob of AlkaLi Labs are engineering microbes to capture lithium and critical metals from the brines of mining and extraction. They unlock a new domestic supply for a critical ingredient for the modern economy.