COMPANY OVERVIEW
2009
Phycoil Biotechnology International incorporated in Menlo Park, CA USA.
2010
Patent for microalgae cultivation technology filed.
2011
Scientific advisory formed with Dr. Winslow Briggs, Stanford University in USA and Dr. Insub Han, Ul San University in Korea.
2012
Phycoil Biotechnology Korea (PBK) was founded in Gyeongbuk Biotechnology Research Center.
2013
PBK was recognized by governor of Gyeongbuk province and awarded for best and cutting-edge technology venture in Daegu city.
2014
Completed due diligence with 3 companies in Korea for DHA commercialization.
Secured investment from CKD venture capital.
Took over GreenTech Inc. (supercritical extraction company)
2015
Completed construction of PBK pilot plant in Gongju city Korea.
Signed MOU with Nakdonggang Nationational Institute of Biological Resources.
2016
Secured investment from UQI Partners.
Dr. Arthur Grossman, Carnegie Institution for Science, Dept. of Plant Biology at Stanford joined as a Scientific Advisor.
2018
Registered 5 microalgae-derived ingredients for cosmetic applications.
2019
Halal certification for omega-3 oil.
STELLA MARé cosmetic brand launched.
Gongju plant running at 100% nameplate capacity.
2020
GMP certification for Gongju plant.
PHYCO Vegetarian rTG 70% launched.
2021
Acquired site for Phycoil Biotech Korea (PBK) commercial plant expansion in Sejong, Korea.
2022
PHYCO Vegetarian rTG 80% launched.