Zymergen Inc. is an Emeryville, California-based science and material innovation company that designs and develops bio-based products for diverse industries, including agriculture, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. Founded in 2013 and now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ginkgo Bioworks, the company utilizes a proprietary synthetic biology platform featuring a metagenomic library of over 6 billion data points, advanced automation systems, and data science tools. It currently employs 101 staff focused on research, development, and operational support.