AKIN (previously Akin Solutions) is developing an enzyme-powered rubber biorefinery platform to achieve genuine rubber circularity through the production of recycled virgin-grade materials. Europe generates 3.5 million tons of tire waste a year, yet fewer than 13% reach high-value recycling due to a critical quality gap.

Current methods destroy molecular integrity, limiting recovered materials to low-value applications. AKIN provides the breakthrough: our rubber-degrading enzyme preserves molecular quality while breaking down tires into high-value rubber fractions and co-products, achieving 35% revenue uplift for recyclers. Additionally, our pioneering imaging technology delivers quality verification, enabling manufacturers to reincorporate recycled materials confidently. Our dual approach is the only one addressing both sides of circularity in this industry.