The advanced biomaterials company AMSilk GmbH, which is considered to be among the most “promising growth-stage companies” at the “forefront of innovation in its industry,” has received an invitation to become a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Innovators Community.
AMSilk, which is well-known for creating high-performance materials from proteins produced from spider silk, has joined a group of ‘promising growth-stage companies’ that have been acknowledged for their contributions to the industrial biotechnology and bioeconomy sectors. The textile, homecare, and automotive industries are just a few of the businesses that employ the company’s materials.
In 2019, the Global Innovators Community was founded as an invitation-only program to connect businesses that are advancing innovation and making significant contributions to addressing the major problems that affect both people and the environment.
A recent impartial “Cradle to Gate” Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) by Quantis confirmed that AMSilk’s Ultrafine Fiber outperformed mulberry silk in terms of environmental impact, showcasing the potential of the technology.
With AMSilk’s impressive environmental credentials and track experience of working with world-class corporations, it is well-positioned to collaborate with other leaders in the Global Innovators Community to address pressing environmental concerns.
“Being invited to join the World Economic Forum’s Global Innovators Community stands as a testament to our status as a global leader in advanced biomaterials,” said Ulrich Scherbel, CEO of AMSilk, emphasizing the significance of this distinction. He went on to say that AMSilk is dedicated to advancing innovation and supporting the efforts of the World Economic Forum.
Verena Kuhn, head of the Global Innovators Community, welcomed AMSilk and said: We are looking forward to the team’s engagement in our bioeconomy initiative, where AMSilk will work with other global leaders to accelerate the global transition of the tech-driven bioeconomy into the commercial mainstream.”
