EntoGenetics inc.
Biotechnology ResearchNorth Carolina, United States2-10 Employees
EntoGenetics is a biotechnology research company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, focused on developing biomaterials derived from genetically engineered silkworms for commercial-scale production of spider silk. The firm is pursuing pilot-scale quantities under a government contract with the US Army PEO Soldier, with ongoing ballistic testing of its silk lines that indicate potential for use in next-generation body armor. Beyond ballistic applications, EntoGenetics is exploring diverse uses such as regenerative medicine and high-strength ropes, illustrating a broad material science approach to advanced textiles. Operating within the biotechnology and biomaterials sector, the company targets defense applications as well as broader material science markets. The organization emphasizes its location in Charlotte and maintains a small corporate footprint, with activities centered on developing scalable production methods and evaluating practical deployments of its silk-based materials.