Aequor
Aequor Inc. is a biotech company specializing in green, eco-friendly, and sustainable chemicals and solutions that benefit health and the environment. They develop natural products and chemicals that replace toxic biocides, combat antimicrobial-resistant superbugs, and prevent biofilm formation. Their mission is to provide safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products for consumers, industry, and health, aligning with the UN’s One Health goals.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Aequor
9885 Mesa Rim Rd., Suite 103, San Diego, California 92121
Patents
Products
Green ingredient portfolio (dispersants, wetting agents, surfactants, fresheners)
Non‑toxic, eco‑friendly natural and synthetic ingredients intended for use as dispersants, wetting agents, surfactants and fresheners in cleaners, detergents and water treatments.
Water treatment chemistries and pretreatments
Chemistries formulated to prevent and remove inorganic and organic deposits, scale and films, and to reduce associated microbial contamination in water systems.
Surface cleaners and pre‑cleaners
Pre‑cleaners and surface cleaning formulations using green ingredients to remove dirt, soil, grease and scale and to provide protection against re‑contamination.
Enhancers for algae and yeast productivity
Additives designed to increase biomass and productivity of algae and yeast for biofuel and bioproduct manufacturing, supporting lower production costs.
Antibiofilm and antifouling treatments (development-stage)
Non‑toxic antibiofilm and antifouling chemistries under development to prevent biofilm formation and remove existing biofilm rapidly.
Medical device coatings and materials (development-stage)
Research and development of antimicrobial coatings and materials intended for critical clinical surfaces and indwelling medical devices to reduce biofilm formation and infections.
Green ingredient portfolio (dispersants, wetting agents, surfactants, fresheners)
Non‑toxic, eco‑friendly natural and synthetic ingredients intended for use as dispersants, wetting agents, surfactants and fresheners in cleaners, detergents and water treatments.
Water treatment chemistries and pretreatments
Chemistries formulated to prevent and remove inorganic and organic deposits, scale and films, and to reduce associated microbial contamination in water systems.
Surface cleaners and pre‑cleaners
Pre‑cleaners and surface cleaning formulations using green ingredients to remove dirt, soil, grease and scale and to provide protection against re‑contamination.
Enhancers for algae and yeast productivity
Additives designed to increase biomass and productivity of algae and yeast for biofuel and bioproduct manufacturing, supporting lower production costs.
Antibiofilm and antifouling treatments (development-stage)
Non‑toxic antibiofilm and antifouling chemistries under development to prevent biofilm formation and remove existing biofilm rapidly.
Medical device coatings and materials (development-stage)
Research and development of antimicrobial coatings and materials intended for critical clinical surfaces and indwelling medical devices to reduce biofilm formation and infections.
Services
Laboratory testing for antimicrobial and antibiofilm efficacy using standardized and custom assays to support product claims and R&D.
Formulation and manufacture of liquids, sprays, creams, washes, embedded chemistries, paints, coatings and materials for microbial control and surface protection.
Synthesis of natural and synthetic dispersants, surfactants, antimicrobials, cleaning agents, pesticides and biocides for incorporation into products or formulations.
Consulting to implement green chemistry, reduce carbon and energy consumption, and transition away from toxic biocides.
Training programs and stakeholder assessments focused on antimicrobial resistance, biofilm risk, and integrated human/animal/environmental mitigation strategies.
Testing and validation services to assess antimicrobial and antibiofilm performance of candidate drugs, medical devices, diagnostics and cleaning products.
Laboratory testing for antimicrobial and antibiofilm efficacy using standardized and custom assays to support product claims and R&D.
Formulation and manufacture of liquids, sprays, creams, washes, embedded chemistries, paints, coatings and materials for microbial control and surface protection.
Synthesis of natural and synthetic dispersants, surfactants, antimicrobials, cleaning agents, pesticides and biocides for incorporation into products or formulations.
Consulting to implement green chemistry, reduce carbon and energy consumption, and transition away from toxic biocides.
Training programs and stakeholder assessments focused on antimicrobial resistance, biofilm risk, and integrated human/animal/environmental mitigation strategies.
Testing and validation services to assess antimicrobial and antibiofilm performance of candidate drugs, medical devices, diagnostics and cleaning products.
Expertise Areas
- Microbial and antibiofilm testing
- Green chemistry and sustainable formulations
- Custom chemical synthesis
- Water treatment and biofouling control
Key Technologies
- Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) assays
- Time‑kill kinetics assays
- MBEC biofilm assay
- CDC biofilm reactor methods
News & Updates
Aequor's treatment validated to eliminate biofilm and bacterial contamination on the ISS.
Aequor honored as a leader in innovation at GES in The Hague.
Aequor was selected to represent the U.S. at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in The Hague.
NASA iTech Award
Aequor received the NASA iTech Award in the Life Support category.
EU Horizon 2020 grant
Aequor Ltd. won a Phase I EU Horizon 2020 grant in the BioMed category.
Representation at GES
Selected to represent the U.S. at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit.
Aequor's treatment validated to eliminate biofilm and bacterial contamination on the ISS.
Aequor honored as a leader in innovation at GES in The Hague.
Aequor was selected to represent the U.S. at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in The Hague.
NASA iTech Award
Aequor received the NASA iTech Award in the Life Support category.
EU Horizon 2020 grant
Aequor Ltd. won a Phase I EU Horizon 2020 grant in the BioMed category.
Representation at GES
Selected to represent the U.S. at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit.