As the year draws to a close and the holiday season approaches, the CarbonBridge team took a moment to reflect and recharge. In the past year, significant transformations had shaped their journey, from having made carbon monoxide as feedstock for methanol to having achieved methanol production through bioconversion.

Throughout those changes, their unwavering commitment to their end goals had remained steadfast. The team has also expanded, having benefited from the support of IndieBio and HAX in both biotech and hardtech sectors.

Their scientific endeavors had explored various avenues to optimize microbe growth and production. Initial results are promising, and they are assessessing methods for safely concentrating methanol, likely combining multiple approaches to manage operational costs. Exciting announcements are on the horizon, with more to come the following month.

The previous month, they introduced a CAD image of their reactor - which has progressed to the physical realm. They are also designing a reduced-weight filter to enhance methanol concentration and continuous removal. This design effort addresses optimization for actual use and cost-efficiency, marking a significant step forward.

Afterward, attention will return to the bioreactor for further enhancements. Collaborating with industry leaders worldwide had been both exhilarating and humbling, - acknowledging their groundbreaking work in science and engineering.

As with all startups who have successfully completed the Santa Cruz Works accelerator, CarbonBridge has applied for funding with Santa Cruz Ventures. Stay tuned!

As the year ends, the team is poised for even more remarkable advancements on the 2024 horizon.