SeaDyes, a start-up developing algae-based dyes for textiles, has secured £200,000 in funding. The company is now pursuing further investment opportunities and commercialization of its product.
The company was founded in July 2023 by biotech innovator Jessica Giannotti. In 2025 it joined as a spin-in the James Hutton Institute, Scotland’s scientific research institute for sustainable resource management.
The company is based at the Institute’s Invergowrie campus and continues to advance the development of its proprietary technology. This offers a “sustainable, non-toxic alternative to petroleum-based dyes”.
Since its founding, SeaDyes says it has already developed usable prototypes for dyes. The company has also contacted over 100 potential customers. In addition, multi-year research, development and commercial partnerships have been concluded with industry leaders.
The funding was provided as part of the Company Creation phase of Scottish Enterprise’s High Growth Spinout Programme. SeaDyes is now entering its next phase of growth and is seeking further investment from new partners as it prepares for commercialization.
In a statement, Leah Pape, head of high-growth services at Scottish Enterprise, said: “This seed funding is a critical step for SeaDyes. It provides the capital and structured support necessary to accelerate the journey to spin-out.”
“It will enable the team to develop a robust commercial proposition and position the business for investment. SeaDyes can establish itself as a high-growth business, driving more sustainable practices across the textile industry while strengthening Scotland’s industrial biotechnology ecosystem.”
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