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Newera Bio

Newera.bio is an Australian startup founded in 2023 by Dr. Lucie Semenec and Dr. Xin Xu, specializing in the development of sustainable, bio-based dyes for the textile industry. Their mission is to revolutionize textile dyeing by replacing environmentally harmful, fossil fuel-derived dyes with biodegradable alternatives produced through synthetic biology and green chemistry.

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Business model
B2B (biotech/sustainable dyes)
Founders
Lucie Semenec, Xin Xu

Sources: unswfounders.com

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The team on Day One

Lucie Semenec Founder “If you can't imagine doing anything else that would make you really happy, just do it. No matter how hard it is, it'll be worth it.” 1 episode →

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29 December 2024 · The Mix Innovating Sustainable Textile Dyes: A Conversation with Newera Bio's Co-Founder Lucie Semenec Lucie Semenec

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