Napigen
Wilmington, US · Founded 2016 · 19 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
Napigen is a biotechnology company developing genome editing technology targeting the mitochondrial and chloroplast genomes.
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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2022 | $225K |
| Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Phase I | 2020 | $100K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Napigen do?
- Napigen is a biotechnology company developing genome editing technology targeting the mitochondrial and chloroplast genomes.
- Who are Napigen's investors?
- Napigen's investors include The Innovation Space.
- Where is Napigen headquartered?
- Napigen is headquartered in Wilmington, US.




