About Us

SunEthanol is a research driven, bio-fuels company that is leading the way in developing new technologies to tap the world's vast biomass resources.

See our Frequently Asked Questions for more on our technology, organization and other information.

Scientists

Co-founded by Dr. Susan Leschine, a leading expert on cellulose digesting microbes, SunEthanol is growing a top-notch team of experienced scientists and industrial technologists. The company's V.P. of R&D, Dr. Sarad Parekh has extensive scale-up experience...» More

Founding Partners

Co-founded by a team of experienced technology entrepreneurs, SunEthanol has been guided through its early-stages by a group of five people. CEO Jef Sharp has spearheaded the efforts to assemble the team, build the science and technology and establish key strategic partnerships...» More

Investors

SunEthanol has a number of financial partners. These include: VeraSun Energy located in Brookings SD, Battery Ventures in Silicon Valley, CA, Long River Ventures in Amherst, MA, Camros Capital LLC in Cambridge, MA and a small number of private investors...» More

Board of Directors

SunEthanol has been well advised by a group of knowledgeable and experienced industry professionals. The SunEthanol Board members represent a diverse group with expertise in process engineering, finance, scale up and other critical areas...» More

Technical Advisory Board

SunEthanol has assembled a team of Technical Advisors with specific expertise in critical scientific areas. These advisors will assist the company in assembling a collection of innovative technologies that will help it achieve its lower cost, break-through process technology...» More

Strategic Partners

Working in collaboration with the best-of-breed strategic partners is central to SunEthanol's game plan. These partnerships involve conducting joint research, developing unit operations, sharing insights with public agencies and supporting the development of the young cellulosic ethanol industry...» More

Location:

SunEthanol is located in the Northampton/Amherst area of Western Massachusetts, a renowned cultural and educational center that is home to the main campus of the University of Massachusetts system, Amherst College, Smith College, Mt. Holyoke and Hampshire Colleges. SunEthanol is located roughly equidistant from the Boston and New York Metropolitan areas.

Corporate Headquarters

100 Venture Way
Hadley, MA 01035
Phone: 413-303-1874