Xylogenics is commercializing a breakthrough technology that was developed in an Indiana University School of Medicine genomics lab. The technology is a bioengineered yeast that improves ethanol production by 30 – 50%. Ethanol is a renewable energy source that can supplement or replace gasoline as a proven source for transportation fuel. Use of ethanol reduces dependence on foreign oil, and fossil fuels, decreases greenhouse gas emissions by 80% or more and enhances diverse rural economies.

2011 TechPoint Mira Awards Presented by BKD CPAs & Advisors
 INDIANAPOLIS (May 9, 2011) — TechPoint, Indiana’s economic development initiative focused on technology and entrepreneurship, recognized the state’s high-tech success stories during its annual Mira Awards gala presented by BKD CPAs & Advisors and held at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis on May 7th.

Xylogenics and Lallemand Ethanol Technology Announce An Exclusive Partnership To Develop And Commercialize New Yeasts For Improved Fuel Ethanol Production
INDIANAPOLIS, IN. and MILWAUKEE, WI. — August 9, 2010 – Xylogenics, Inc., a bioengineering company, and Lallemand Ethanol Technology, a global provider of yeast to the fuel ethanol industry, today announced they have signed an exclusive agreement to develop and commercialize genetically enhanced ethanol producing yeasts for 1st generation fuel ethanol production.

We will market our bioengineered yeast strains and consulting services through a dedicated business development group.

CEO Butch Mercer along with former CEO Mike Neibler talk with Gerry Dick. Click the Play button  to watch video.