# Zymergen
> Zymergen is a synthetic biology company that integrates automation, machine learning, and genomics to engineer microorganisms for industrial applications. Founded in 2013, it pioneered the concept of 'biofacturing' to create novel materials and chemicals before being acquired by Ginkgo Bioworks in 2022.
- URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/zymergen-acquired-by-ginkgo
- Slug: zymergen-acquired-by-ginkgo
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## Full Details / RAG Data
### Overview
Zymergen is listed in the AI Directory.
Zymergen is a synthetic biology company that integrates automation, machine learning, and genomics to engineer microorganisms for industrial applications. Founded in 2013, it pioneered the concept of 'biofacturing' to create novel materials and chemicals before being acquired by Ginkgo Bioworks in 2022.
### Metadata
| Field       | Value |
|-------------|-------|
| Name        | Zymergen |
| Slug        | zymergen-acquired-by-ginkgo |
| URL         | https://optimly.ai/brand/zymergen-acquired-by-ginkgo |
| Last Updated | 2026-03-21T11:55:58.026Z |
### Links
- Canonical page: https://optimly.ai/brand/zymergen-acquired-by-ginkgo
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- LLMs.txt: /brand/zymergen-acquired-by-ginkgo/llms.txt