OUR STORY / FROM OBSERVATION TO INFRASTRUCTURE

Small organisms.
A bigger idea.

The OceanLux story began with a question: what if the air around us could become a designed, measurable part of the built environment?

OceanLux team with working OceanTree device in Jaipur
OUR DIRECTION

From a question to a living technology platform.

Built on real-world operations experience and an ambition to translate biology into engineered systems, OceanLux brings photobioreactors out of the lab and into conversations about airports, offices, cities and architecture. The journey includes prototypes, field learning, controlled biological processes and a growing portfolio of deployable forms.

THE WORK

Research, engineering, field learning.

Innovation

Controlled microalgae photosynthesis in deployable form factors.

Evidence

Measurement-first reporting and transparent engineering assumptions.

Infrastructure

Designed for architects, developers, public bodies and environmental leaders.

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THE OCEANLUX JOURNEY

Progress isn’t a straight line.
It’s a living process.

A transparent chronology of company-reported milestones, from foundation through product development and current research directions.

2023
THE FOUNDATION

A company built around a different idea of infrastructure.

OceanLux CCU Technologies Pvt Ltd was incorporated in Jaipur on 21 September 2023, beginning an applied effort to integrate microalgae biology with engineered urban spaces.

2024
FROM IDEA TO ENGINEERING

The science begins to take physical shape.

Product engineering, photobioreactor development and the November 2024 filing of an artificial-photosynthesis-related patent application mark an early research and IP milestone. Application is not a granted patent.

2025
LEARNING IN REAL SETTINGS

From prototype language to deployment conversations.

OceanTree formats and relationships developed through site engagements and practical installation learning. Deployments, field photographs and market engagements have different evidence standards.

2026
THE NEXT CHAPTER

A platform, not only a product.

Beyond existing OceanTree systems, OceanLux is evaluating biological façades, engineered HVAC integration, environmental monitoring and data-centre applications. These extensions remain conceptual or under feasibility development.

Historical milestones are based on OceanLux-supplied company information. Independent source records and permissions should be checked before institutional publication.

THE PEOPLE

Leadership grounded in real-world execution.

Building the connection between biotechnology, engineering, commercial infrastructure and climate action.

Gaurav Raghav, Founder OceanLux
FOUNDER · CEO & CTO

Gaurav Raghav

Gaurav Raghav founded OceanLux after nearly two decades in maritime operations, logistics and sustainability. His experience implementing industrial solutions informs OceanLux's approach to translating microalgae biotechnology into deployable products for commercial buildings, airports and cities.

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Jyotsna Gupta, Co-founder OceanLux
CO-FOUNDER

Jyotsna Gupta

Jyotsna Gupta contributes expertise in business, finance and corporate governance to OceanLux's journey. Her work supports the company's long-term ambition to scale credible climate technologies through strong partnerships, commercial planning and organizational development.

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