Medusoil Secures CHF 1.2M to Industrialize Biocementation

Lausanne, Switzerland – Medusoil Biominerals™ has received CHF 1.2 million in funding from the Swiss Federal Agency for Innovation (Innosuisse) for its project “Biopetrification.”
 
The grant supports Medusoil’s plan to scale up biocementation and push the construction sector closer to net-zero.

A Natural Alternative to Cement

Medusoil’s process uses patented microbial strains to trigger natural mineralization.
The result is a family of binder products free of cement, designed to cut emissions and create stronger, low-carbon materials.

These bio-based binders replace traditional cement while maintaining the strength and stability needed for modern infrastructure.

Building an Industrial-Scale Facility

The company’s pilot bioreactors already produce about 5 000 litres of biocementation material each month.
With the help of the Innosuisse contribution, Medusoil will multiply that output tenfold and move toward industrial-scale production.

This new facility will be the centre of research and large-scale manufacturing, allowing Medusoil to deliver sustainable binders for real construction sites.
It’s a key step toward making eco-friendly building materials accessible at scale.

Accelerating Market Adoption

Backed by Innosuisse, Medusoil is strengthening partnerships with industry players, public agencies, and construction companies.
Together, they aim to make biocementation a mainstream alternative to cement, reducing CO₂ and NOₓ emissions from mineral sourcing and binder production.

By working hand in hand with engineers and builders, Medusoil hopes to make bio-based soil improvement part of everyday construction.

Launching Two New Products

The funding also speeds up the launch of two new biomineralization solutions:

Enhanced CO₂ mineralization, for industrial carbon capture.

Urban greening technologies, using natural mineralization to strengthen soils and vegetation.

Developed by Medusoil’s R&D team with support from Innosuisse, these additions expand the company’s product portfolio and confirm its position in sustainable construction.

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