Our Vision
We are now at the dawn of the synthetic biology revolution, which will spawn new applications, markets, and business models, improving human lives in countless ways.
Elegen is unlocking the power to reprogram biology and create biologic solutions in order to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.
Fueling the Synthetic Biology Revolution
FOOD & AG
Creating sustainable, abundant food sources is one of the most important goals of synthetic biology, and desperately needed as our resources shrink and our needs grow.
CHEMICALS
Biology has been creating compounds through enzymatic chemistry before humans were around. Let’s tap into the world’s oldest green chemical manufacturing process and evolve it to create new chemicals.
MATERIALS
From petrochemical based polymers to clothing, synthetic biology has the power to re-create our everday materials in a more green and sustainable way.
Our Leadership

Matt Hill, PhD
FOUNDER & CEO

Marc Unger, PhD
CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER

Dan La Caze
CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER
Careers
Elegen is developing a suite of innovative technologies to unlock the SynBio revolution, and we need the best and brightest to succeed. For all our positions, there will be substantial opportunities for career growth and development as the company grows, including leadership opportunities for suited individuals.