About Mirá Biotech
An IndieBio San Francisco Batch 13 company, Mirá Biotech is a transformative start-up dedicated to Powering Our Planet through sustainable energy solutions, with a global presence spanning the United States, South America, the EU, and the UK. We are reshaping energy consumption in critical industries such as cement, electricity, and steel, where reliance on fossil fuels presents significant environmental challenges. By utilizing our proprietary enzyme technology, we produce advanced biofuel pellets from agricultural waste, delivering exceptional performance and sustainability. Committed to reducing carbon emissions and production costs, Mirá Biotech is focused on facilitating the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy landscape, today.
Our Vision is Clear...
Our Mission is Transformative...
Transforming Energy: Mirá Biotech's Leadership on Sustainable Biofuels
Featured here is a brief excerpt from the interview with Mirá Biotech's leadership team.
CEO Gustavo Candelaria and CTO André Candelaria share insights about their mission to develop sustainable biofuels from agricultural waste byproducts.
They discuss their innovative PhytoCy technology, which effectively combines these materials to create high-performance biofuel pellets that can serve as an alternative to coal.
They also present strategies for securing a dependable raw material supply, tackling challenges in scaling their technology, and ensuring transparency in their sustainability efforts to attract investors and stakeholders.
Who is Mirá Biotech?
CEO and Co-Founder, Gustavo Candelaria: Mirá Biotech is an innovative company focused on creating sustainable biofuel solutions from agricultural waste byproducts, aiming to disrupt traditional energy sources like coal through high-performance biofuel pellets.
What motivated you to start Mirá Biotech?
Gustavo: Our motivation stemmed from both a passion for innovation and a commitment to environmental management. We recognized the urgent need to address the fossil fuel reliance in energy-intensive industries and the lack of viable alternatives. By leveraging agricultural waste byproducts, we saw potential in creating biofuel pellets that could disrupt the coal market and provide a more sustainable solution.
CTO and Co-Founder, André Candelaria: We understood that the agricultural sector produces vast amounts of waste, and by transforming this waste into valuable biofuels, we not only help reduce emissions but also promote a circular economy. This dual impact of enhancing energy sustainability while optimizing agricultural resource inspired us to launch Mirá Biotech and pursue a cleaner energy future.
Can you explain how your technology works?
André: Our proprietary enzymatic technology, PhytoCy, bonds agricultural feedstocks, specifically targeting materials like sugarcane bagasse, to create high-performance biofuel pellets. This approach enables us to reduce dependence on coal and wood/torrefaction pellets while fitting seamlessly into existing industrial infrastructure.
Our Team
André Candelaria, PhD
Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder
André Candelária is a distinguished biologist with over 15 years of expertise in phytochemistry, providing critical scientific insight as a co-founder of Mirá Biotech. Having previously managed the orchid micropropagation laboratory at Bras Cubas University, he oversaw advanced botanical research and propagation techniques. André is also the primary inventor on two innovative patents related to enzymatic treatments of biomass, specifically for MDF and pellet applications. His groundbreaking work in biomass treatment significantly advances Mirá's mission of promoting sustainable biofuel alternatives, establishing him as a thought leader in the realm of bio-based industrial innovations.
Gustavo Candelaria
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Gustavo Candelária is a seasoned economist and a co-founder of Mirá Biotech, where he spearheads the creation of innovative and sustainable biomass solutions. Holding a master's degree in economics, he brings over a decade of experience in real estate development, having successfully managed large-scale projects aimed at the re-urbanization of favelas in Brazil, benefiting over 1,000 homes and fostering social impact and community revitalization. His deep expertise in economic strategy and sustainable development drives Mirá's mission, establishing it as a forward-looking leader in the renewable energy sector. Renowned for his strategic vision and commitment to meaningful change, Gustavo combines economic acumen with a strong focus on social responsibility in his leadership at Mirá Biotech.
Tamide Assadi
Product Manager
Tamide Assadi is a business development professional with a strong background in product creation, market expansion, and client engagement across diverse industries. At Mirá Biotech, he contributes to the development of innovative bio-based technologies by identifying new market opportunities, supporting commercialization strategies, and building trusted relationships with key partners and clients. With over a decade of experience, including leadership roles in sales, product management, and market analysis, Tamide brings a strategic and entrepreneurial approach to every challenge. His previous roles at Personalizzatto Custom Furniture, Vivo, and Thonnos Eletrônicos involved driving customer-centric innovation, managing cross-functional teams, and executing tailored go-to-market strategies. Passionate about combining research, creativity, and strategy, he is deeply motivated by the opportunity to deliver meaningful solutions that earn long-term customer loyalty. His ability to connect client needs with business goals positions him to play a valuable role in advancing Mirá Biotech’s mission of delivering sustainable energy technologies.