Bioform develops proprietary wood pulp‑reinforced hydrogels that can be manufactured on modified pulp and paper machinery to produce high‑performance plastic alternatives. Its materials can be home compostable or recycled through existing paper recycling processes and do not require fossil‑based inputs. The technology targets applications such as paper‑recyclable thermoformable packaging films and compostable heat‑sealable films for pouches, agriculture, and garbage bags. Bioform’s materials claim similar or improved tensile strength and permeability compared with conventional plastics and can offer up to an 80% lower carbon footprint versus single‑use plastics. The company plans to use the new funding to build a demonstration facility to pilot its manufacturing process and to expand its team and capabilities. Bioform’s core technology was developed at the University of British Columbia and the company emphasizes leveraging established pulp and paper industrial processes to scale rapidly.

Total raised

$5M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Apr 2024