Basecamp Research

Basecamp Research is a London-based company that designs protein products using its knowledge graph database of natural biodiversity, which combines AI, machine learning, and metagenomics to provide a comprehensive view of biological relationships. This is reportedly the world’s largest protein code database, employing a distinct data advantage to train proprietary graph-learning algorithms.

The company uses Neo4j, a leading graph database, to connect genomic and taxonomic data from global samples, facilitating the identification of commercially viable bioeconomy products through machine learning and graph algorithms.

Its knowledge graph, BaseData, mimics nature's intelligence, revealing new relationships between enzyme and protein classes. This biological data enables a "function-first" design approach with products spanning food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, bioremediation, and sustainable manufacturing.

As of December 2022, the company had gathered samples from more than 40 global expeditions, ranging from Antarctica to the Azores, comprising not only metagenomic data but also over 200 environmental characteristics, such as pH and taxonomy. Utilizing Basecamp's distinctive benefit-sharing model, local partners, known as guardians, receive a portion of customer royalties.

In January 2024, Basecamp Research collaborated with Protein Evolution to develop enzymes to help eliminate global polyurethane and polyamide (nylon) waste.