Cemvita and Cofounder named Finalists for Best Energy & Climate Startup and Entrepreneur Award

HOUSTON, TX –

Cemvita and its cofounder, Dr. Tara Karimi, were named as finalists in the categories of Best Energy & Climate Startup and The Entrepreneur Award. Vicki Hollub, CEO of Oxy received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Oxy has been a strategic investor and longtime partner of Cemvita. The recognitions are a part of the GRIT awards, organized by Ally Energy.

Cemvita is dedicated to harnessing the power of nature to tackle pressing environmental challenges. Cemvita's proprietary technology utilizes biocatalysts that naturally convert waste carbons to an alternative to crop oils. Its technology uses 99% less land and water, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and promotes a circular economy within heavy industries including aviation fuels, energy, as well as home and personal care products.

The GRIT Awards celebrate growth, resilience, innovation, and talent within the energy sector. Cemvita's nomination for Best Energy & Climate Startup demonstrates its significant contributions to sustainability and innovation. Katie Mehnert, founder and CEO of Ally Energy, emphasized the importance of recognizing efforts driving the energy sector forward, noting the record number of nominations received this year.

Dr. Tara Karimi, Cemvita's cofounder and Chief Technology Officer, has been instrumental in advancing the company's mission. With extensive experience in industrial biotechnology, Dr. Karimi's leadership and scientific expertise have positioned Cemvita as a key player in the energy transition. Her recognition as a finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year reflects her visionary leadership and dedication to advancing biotechnology solutions for climate change.

The GRIT Awards feature diverse categories recognizing outstanding contributions to the energy sector. In addition to Cemvita and Dr. Karimi, the finalists include professionals and organizations making significant impacts in their respective fields. The Entrepreneur Award finalists include Kent Johnson (CEO of CLS Wind), Julie Bliss Mullen (Founder & CEO of Aclarity), and Sahar Sam (CEO of Solaires). The Best Energy & Climate Startup Award finalists include Amperon, Kanin Energy, and Syzygy Plasmonics.

Cemvita's recognition at the GRIT Awards highlights the critical role of biotechnology in the energy transition and the potential of science to drive positive environmental impact.

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