Precision Synthetic Biology

The Science of
Tomorrow’s Skin Care

Cosmos Bio creates next-generation skin care bioactives using synthetic biology and precision fermentation, enabling safer, sustainable, and future-ready beauty products.

Portfolio

Biology-Led Actives

Scale-up Optimization

Ectoine

Cell Protection Active

Helps protect skin from pollution, heat, and dryness. Soothes sensitive and irritated skin, keeping it comfortable and healthy in harsh environments. Ideal for sensitive skin, after-sun, and daily moisturizers.

Purity

> 98% (HPLC)

Benefit

Calm & Protect

Scale-up Optimization

Vegan Hyaluronic Acid

Deep Hydration Active

Helps skin hold moisture and stay hydrated. Makes skin feel soft, smooth, and plump. Cruelty-free and sustainable, made without animal sources. Commonly used in serums, creams, and masks.

Purity

98% (HPLC)

Spec

1-1.2mDa

Under Active Development

Gadusol

Biological Photoprotection Active

Helps skin cope better with sun exposure by reducing sun-related skin damage. Allows formulas to use less harsh sunscreen chemicals. Used in sunscreens, day creams, and daily skin-care products.

Next Milestone

Functionality studies and regulation clearances

A Story of Breakthrough

Pioneering the Future of Indian Beauty

Cosmos Bio was honored to be selected as a finalist in the Breakthrough category for the 2024 BEAUTY&YOU Awards, a landmark initiative by Estée Lauder Companies and Nykaa.

Recognized for our revolutionary work in synthetic biology, this achievement highlights our journey in bringing high-performance, nature-identical ingredients to the global stage.

View Official Finalist Profile

The Leadership

Precision in Science & Business

Bharat Somireddy, CEO and Founder of Cosmos Bio

Bharat Somireddy, Ph.D.

CEO & Founder

Sowjanya Venkata, Director and Cofounder of Cosmos Bio

Sowjanya Venkata

Director & Cofounder

Research & Development Team

Nilesh Aghera, PhD - Team Lead

Nilesh Aghera, Ph.D.

Team Lead

Akanksha Aphale - Junior Scientist

Akanksha Aphale

Junior Scientist

Bhawna Gupta - Molecular Biologist

Bhawna Gupta

Molecular Biologist

Tanisha Jain - Research Associate

Tanisha Jain

Research Associate

Ajay Kumar - Business Development Advisor

Ajay Kumar K. S

Business Dev. Advisor

Scientific Advisors & Mentors

Prof. Guhan Jayaraman - Project Advisor

Prof. Guhan Jayaraman

Project Advisor

Dr. Gopal R. Gopi - Collaborator

Dr. Gopal R. Gopi

Collaborator

Prof. Venkatesh KV - Collaborator

Prof. Venkatesh KV

Collaborator

Global Awards & Accolades

Govt. of Karnataka
ELEVATE Grant

Innovation Funding

Beauty&You

Finalist: Breakthrough

NBEC Awardee

Bio Entrepreneurship

Smart Bio Award

Startup of the Year 2023

BIRAC Funded

Govt. of India (DBT)

Innopreneurs S9

Special Achievement