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Our vision is to enable an efficient utilisation of resources and promote the shift towards a green and circular society.

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Our vision is to enable an efficient utilisation of resources and promote the shift towards a green and circular society.

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Created in 2019, Bloom Biorenewables SA is a spin-off from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). Bloom has developed the first technology to selectively convert the most abundant biopolymers on Earth – cellulose & lignin – into added-value chemical products. The vision is to enable an efficient utilisation of resources and promote the shift towards a green and circular society.

Our values

From nature. For nature.

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Guided by nature

We believe in the potential natural materials hold for the transition towards a circular economy.

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Future-proof design

Our goal is to build solutions that will stand the test of time, meeting environmental and economic requirements.

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Exceptional product performance

We ensure maintained product performance. Because sustainability shouldn’t be at the cost of customer experience.

Meet our team

Bloom combines entrepreneurial experience with strong expertise in chemistry.

Gaëtan Bonhomme
Board member – Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Dr. Ydna Questell-Santiago
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Hector Torres
Proces Engineer
Dr. Philip Scholten
Chief Innovation Officer (CIO)
Jean Emile Zanetto
Business Developper
Benjamin Léger
Business Developer
Open positions at Bloom

Come and join a team of highly skilled professionals.

Working at Bloom
  •  Taking part in an entrepreneurial adventure with the aim of transforming our industry, for the wellbeing of the planet and society
  • Joining a highly dynamic environment, driven by impact and motivation to make a change for the better
  • Possibility to grow with the Company and foster self-development
  • Regular events with the team and partners
  • High flexibility including remote working
Application and interview process
Please send your CV and cover letter to our hiring committee at hiring@bloombiorenewables.com. The cover letter should include a little text about your skills, but you should focus on your motivation to apply for this position and how your profile will help Bloom to reach its goals. We will do our best to reply to all applications, but please understand that we may only be able to get in touch with the most relevant candidates.

The process follows a procedure to ensure equal opportunities for every candidate: getting to know team members through two to three conversations about Bloom, your experience, and your interests. As part of the process, we will run through a skills screening (e.g. a case challenge). A final reference call with a former colleague / manager of yours gives additional insight into your needs. We emphasize transparency and the absence of surprise throughout the process. We are thrilled to get to know you - join our team and shape the true alternative to petroleum!
Diversity and inclusion
We apply non-discrimination policies and encourage you to apply and give us a chance to evaluate your skills and experience even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements! We are all learning on the job, and although the listing above has been carefully compiled, we are also open-minded and interested to hear about the value you can bring to the role and Bloom.For people living with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or neurodiversity, adjustments and support can make a decisive difference in the application process. If you need any specific accommodation (tools, time, etc.) and feel comfortable disclosing this, please let us know.

Multi-award winning.

  • Stora Enso accelerator (2019)
  • IMD startup competition (2019)
  • Climate KIC (phase I, II and III)
  • Impact HUB circular economy incubator (2019)
  • Hello Tomorrow TOP500 (2018)
  • World Bio Markets
  • ClimateLaunchpad Top10 Global final (2018)
  • MassChallenge Switzerland (2018)
  • EBVF – Tech Tour (2019)
  • Venture Kick stage I, II and III
  • Innosuisse Coaching
  • WBCSD Disruptor Award (2019)
  • >>venture>> finalist, hardware vertical (2019)
  • SEIF Award for responsible business (2019)
  • SEIF Impact Academy (2018)
  • AIT Brazil, best Swiss project (2019)
  • BioCamp4SME (2019)
  • DeVigier Foundation (Top60 2019, Winner 2020)
  • #SET100 (2019)
  • Swiss Technology Award – Innovators (2020)
  • Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (2021)
  • Tech Tour Finalist (2019, 2020)
  • Swiss Technology Award 2020
  • Sustainable economy Fribourg innovation prize (2020)
  • Startup Champions Seed night 2022 winner. Swiss Ethics Prize - student favorite
Our Partners and Supporters

Let’s create a more sustainable future together.

Interested in learning more about how you can be part of the transition to a circular economy?

Contact us