Smart Resilin

Next generation elastic biomaterials replacing fossil-based polymers.

Industrial Technologies
Private

Company Overview

Snapshot

Founded in March 2017 by Miki Tunis and Shmuel Sachar, Smart Resilin operates with 1–10 employees. The company has raised $1M across three funding rounds from two investors. In January 2025, Smart Resilin secured a grant from the Israel Innovation Authority.

Business overview

Smart Resilin is a biotechnology company focused on producing Resilin, a protein known for its elasticity and resilience, at an industrial scale. Utilizing protein engineering and bacterial fermentation, the company replicates this naturally occurring insect protein to create bio-based materials. These materials can be processed into gels, films, coatings, and 3D printing inks, offering mechanical properties comparable to synthetic elastomers but with full biodegradability. Smart Resilin provides a lower-impact alternative to fossil-based elastic materials, serving markets in cosmetics, footwear, flexible coatings, robotics, and biomedical research within the Industrial Technologies sector.

Strategic signal

In January 2023, Smart Resilin partnered with Acies Bio to commercialize Resilin, signaling a strategic move towards broader market adoption and industrial application of its bio-based elastic materials. This collaboration indicates a validation of Smart Resilin's technology and its potential to disrupt the fossil-based polymer market by offering sustainable, high-performance alternatives.

Company Intelligence Q&A

When was Smart Resilin founded?
Smart Resilin was founded in March 2017.
Who are the founders of Smart Resilin?
Smart Resilin was co-founded by Miki Tunis and Shmuel Sachar.
What is Smart Resilin's primary product?
Smart Resilin produces Resilin, a protein-based biomaterial designed to replace fossil-based polymers with elastic, biodegradable alternatives.
What significant grant did Smart Resilin receive?
In January 2025, Smart Resilin secured a grant from the Israel Innovation Authority.
What strategic partnership did Smart Resilin announce?
In January 2023, Smart Resilin joined forces with Acies Bio to commercialize its Resilin technology, aiming to bring its bio-based elastic materials to a wider market.

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