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.

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.

Promising ethanol yeast nears market launch
IBJ Article by Chris O'Malley - INDIANAPOLIS (June 19, 2010) — A firm that may have developed a breakthrough yeast for ethanol production has landed new investment and high-octane board members.

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

Xylogenics CEO Mike Neibler and Chairman of the Board Butch Mercer talk with Gerry Dick. Click the Play button  to watch video.