DNAMIC
DNA Microfactory for Autonomous Archiving
DNAMIC is a collaborative EU-funded research project developing an autonomous, low-energy consumption microfactory for end-to-end DNA data archiving. The project addresses the full data storage pipeline – from encoding digital data into DNA sequences to synthesizing, storing, and retrieving it.
As a consortium partner, Kilobaser contributes its decentralized, automation-friendly DNA & RNA synthesizer technology for on-site oligonucleotide synthesis – a key component for making DNA data storage practical and accessible.
DNAMIC is part of the DigNA portfolio of nine projects funded under the 2022 EIC Pathfinder Challenge for DNA-based digital data storage.
Project Overview
The Challenge
Current digital data storage technologies face sustainability challenges due to high energy consumption, the use of rare and toxic materials, and limited longevity. With global data production expected to grow exponentially, there is an urgent need for revolutionary storage solutions that are dense, durable, and energy-efficient.
DNA offers a compelling answer: it can store 455 exabytes of data per gram, remains stable for thousands of years, and requires minimal energy for long-term preservation. Learn more about how DNA data storage works.
The DNAMIC Solution
The DNAMIC project proposes an autonomous solution built around a low-energy consumption microfactory for complete DNA data archiving. The system implements compliance with the Open Archival Information System (OAIS) reference model and establishes a dual-level encoding scheme enabling disaster recovery strategies.
The microfactory integrates all steps of the DNA data storage pipeline:
Encoding – Converting digital data into DNA sequences using advanced encoding algorithms
Synthesis – Producing the DNA strands using Kilobaser's decentralized, robot-accessible synthesizer technology
Storage – Preserving DNA safely for long-term archiving
Quality Control – Verifying data integrity throughout the process
Sequencing and Decoding – Reading and converting DNA back into digital data
Consortium Partners
An international team driving DNA data storage forward
The DNAMIC consortium brings together expertise in genomics, DNA synthesis, ultrasound technology, bioinformatics, and data science from across Europe:
UAB Genomika (Lithuania) – Project Coordinator Specializing in genomics and DNA technologies, Genomika leads the overall project coordination.
Kilobaser / MABEAL GmbH (Austria) Contributing decentralized, automation-friendly DNA & RNA synthesizer technology for on-site oligonucleotide production. Our personal DNA & RNA synthesizer enables fast, affordable, robot-accessible synthesis of custom DNA.
Technical University of Munich (Germany) Bringing expertise in data encoding, bioinformatics, and computational approaches to DNA storage.
Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania) Contributing ultrasound research and numerical simulation capabilities.
Haute Ecole Specialisee de Suisse Occidentale (Switzerland) Partner organization contributing applied research expertise.
University of Geneva (Switzerland) Partner organization with expertise in molecular biology and data science.
Imperial College London (United Kingdom) Home to the DNA Storage Research Group, contributing fundamental research in DNA data storage systems.
Project Facts
Full Name: DNA Microfactory for Autonomous Archiving (DNAMIC)
Grant Agreement ID: 101115389
Programme: Horizon Europe – European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder
Duration: October 2023 – September 2026
Total Budget: €2,437,522.50 (100% EU-funded)
Coordinator: UAB Genomika (Lithuania)
Portfolio: DigNA – DNA Data Storage Technology
Website: dnamic.org
This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 101115389.
Kilobaser's Role in DNA Data Storage
As the developer of the world's first personal DNA and RNA synthesizer, Kilobaser is uniquely positioned to address one of the major bottlenecks in DNA data storage: efficient, decentralized DNA synthesis. Our compact, automation-friendly synthesizer is designed for robot-accessible integration into automated workflows.
Our technology enables fast, on-demand production of custom oligonucleotides at the point of need – a critical capability for translating DNA data storage from laboratory research into practical, real-world applications. Through DNAMIC and the broader DigNA portfolio, we are working to make DNA data storage economically viable and accessible.
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