Access the genetic potential of the biosphere.
Engineering Extraordinary Microbes.
Faster than ever.
our mission
Cultivarium creates tools for life scientists to expand access to novel microorganisms, inspire new research avenues, and push the frontiers of biotechnology.
what we do
The world is teeming with extraordinary microbes. We build tools to study and engineer organisms and share data to solve business problems.
How do I grow 
this
organism in the lab?
Get recipes to culture cells
How do I deliver DNA
into this organism?
Get parameters to penetrate cell walls
How do I engineer this
particular genome?
Get methods for genome engineering
What is currently known
about this organism?
Get organism data in one place
Work with us.
Grant Collaborations
We bring technical expertise, infrastructure, and innovation support for academic and industrial research.
Technology Licensing
Trusted by innovative labs and emerging startups, our tools are available to license for commercial applications.
Laboratory Services
From isolation to strain development, our team is here to support you through your toughest R&D challenges.
Custom
Work
Our cross-disciplinary team of scientists are available to consult on your specific project needs.
About Us
our leadership
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Henry Lee, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
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Nili Ostrov, PhD
Chief Scientific Officer
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Prof. George Church
Scientific Advisory Board
Harvard Medical School -
Prof. Bogumil Karas
Scientific Advisory Board
University of Western Ontario -
Prof. Scott Lenaghan
Scientific Advisory Board
University of Tennessee