Christoph Geisler
Biotechnology company Unlocked Labs Inc. recently graduated from the University of
Wyoming’s IMPACT 307 business incubator, which helps support Wyoming startup enterprises
in the early stages of growth.
Unlocked Labs is based in Laramie and was founded by Christoph Geisler and James Francis.
The company launched in 2020 through the Southeast Wyoming Innovation Launchpad.
“We’re part of a small but growing biotech, research and development, and startup
ecosystem that helps diversify the Wyoming economy,” Geisler says.
Unlocked Labs is developing unique postbiotic supplements. These supplements contain
enzyme-rich bacterial husks that are designed to break down compounds with negative
health effects. The company’s flagship product breaks down oxalate, which is commonly
found in foods that include black tea and spinach. Too much oxalic acid can lead to
kidney stones, kidney disease and even kidney failure. Unlocked Labs’ postbiotic supplement
is designed to help maintain oxalate at healthy levels.
“The market is saturated with probiotic, prebiotic and postbiotic products that promise
vague benefits, with no clearly defined or understood mechanism of action,” Geisler
says. “Thus, we decided to build purpose-built biotics … that are specifically built
to enzymatically break down target compounds known to be linked to chronic health
conditions.”
Through the IMPACT 307 business incubator, Unlocked Labs accessed a research lab to
develop its innovative probiotic. The company also gained expert mentorship and a
place to connect with other entrepreneurs.
“Knowledge and connections to local resources have been critical in getting Unlocked
to where it is today,” Geisler says.
Unlocked Labs plans to begin selling its products online in early 2026. While the
company’s first product focuses on oxalate, Unlocked Labs intends to develop additional
supplements to regulate other compounds that can be harmful.
“Unlocked Labs represents a diversification of the economy and innovation ecosystem that supports startups in Wyoming,” says Arun Pradhan, acting director of IMPACT 307. “As the company grows, it could be a significant contributor to the Laramie and Wyoming economies.”
