Smart Resilin
Next generation elastic biomaterials replacing fossil-based polymers.
Startup Pre-Seed Industrial Technologies Est. 2017
Total Raised
$1M
Pre-Seed
Last Round
$450K
3 rounds
Investors
2
2 public
Team
7
1-10 employees
Confidence
99/100
News
3
articles
Patents
1
About
Smart Resilin pioneers the industrial utilization of Resilin — a protein originally found in insects, known as nature’s most elastic material. This remarkable biomolecule allows insects to jump, fly, and move with minimal energy loss. Building on this natural design, Smart Resilin has become the first company in the world to produce Resilin at industrial scale, creating a new class of sustainable, high-performance biomaterials that combine elasticity, resilience, and full biodegradability. Through advanced protein engineering and clean bacterial fermentation, we produce Resilin without harming insects or using animal sources. Our proprietary bio-manufacturing platform enables cost-efficient production of Resilin and its transformation into functional gels, films, coatings, and 3D printing inks. These materials offer exceptional elasticity, strength, and film-forming properties — while eliminating microplastic pollution and significantly reducing carbon impact compared to fossil-based elastomers. Smart Resilin’s biomaterials can be used across multiple industries, from cosmetics (biodegradable film formers and hydrogels) to footwear (elastic midsoles and cushioning systems), flexible coatings, and 3D/bioprinting inks for next-generation soft robotics and biomedical applications. By merging biotechnology with materials science, we are developing a versatile platform for sustainable elasticity — enabling circular, high-performance alternatives to silicones, polyurethanes, and synthetic rubbers. With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and real-world implementation, Smart Resilin is committed to redefining how elasticity is engineered. We aim to lead a global transition toward biobased, high-performance materials — replacing plastics with nature’s own elastic design and creating a more resilient, sustainable future.
Classification
Sector
Climate TechClean Industry Tech Sustainable Materials & CircularityIndustrial TechnologiesMaterial Innovations & Applications
Core Technology
Materials & SubstancesAdhesiveCompositesBiologicals
Target Customer
Healthcare & Life SciencesLife SciencesCosmeticsBiotechnologyIndustrial ManufacturingDiscrete IndustriesPackaging & ContainersCommerce & RetailConsumer GoodsSports EquipmentConsumer Electronics
Business Model
B2B
Tags
plasticsbiotechnologybiomaterialsflexible-packagingpackaging-and-containersclimate-techmaterialsproteinsrubbercomposite-materialsadhesivescosmetic-companies
Funding & Events
Jan 2025
Non-equity $450K
Israel Innovation Authority (Lead)
Jan 2024
Pre-Seed $500K
Private Angel (Lead)
Jan 2018
Pre-Seed $50K
Miki Tunis (Lead)
News (3)
Mar 30, 2023 · www.calcalistech.com
growth-positive
Enabling the synthetic biology revolution to reach across sectors | CTech
InvestmentPartnersCustomers
Jan 10, 2023 · www.prnewswire.com
growth-positive
Smart Resilin and Acies Bio Join Forces To Commercialize Resilin
Partners
Nov 17, 2021 · nocamels.com
growth-positive
Israeli Startup Smart Resilin Aims To Make Humans Jump Higher
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Details
Product Stage
R&D
Employees
1-10
Exact Count
3
District
Center District
Founded
2017
Registrar
515631901
Crunchbase
smart-resilin
Locations
Erez St 7, Karmei Yosef, Israel
האוניברסיטה העברית רחובות, Rehovot, 7610001, Israel
Links
Admin
Last Update
Oct 7, 2025
Verified by
Yamila Silbert
Claimed
Yes
Missing
markets
Team (7)
Chaim Schwartzbard
Chairman
Miki Tunis
Co-founder & Chairman
Founder
Shmuel Sachar
Co-founder & CEO
Founder
Nili Tunis
CFO
Prof. Oded Shoseyov
CSO
Lena Ishkov
VP Business Development
Rafael Itzhakov
R&D Director
Internal
Created by
Miki Tunis (miki.carmel@gmail.com)
Created
2017-08-30T00:00:00.000Z
Last editor
Maor Perlov (maor.perlov@sncentral.org)