Aprinnova

Aprinnova is a commercial-stage specialty ingredients company focused on sustainable beauty, personal care, and select health-related applications rather than therapeutic drug development. The company was formed as a joint venture between Amyris and NIKKOL Group to commercialize sugarcane-derived ingredients made using biotechnology and renewable chemistry. Its flagship products include Neossance Squalane and Neossance Hemisqualane, high-purity emollient and silicone-alternative ingredients used in cosmetics and personal care formulations, and it has also launched pharmaceutical-grade squalane/USP-grade material for regulated applications. Aprinnova leverages Amyris fermentation-based manufacturing capabilities together with NIKKOL's formulation and cosmetics-market expertise. The business appears to operate as a small, private, commercial ingredients company headquartered in Emeryville, California.