A biological approach to concrete repair, not a chemical one.

FIELD — Biotechnology
ORIGIN — CU Boulder
STATUS — Est. 2026
BASE — Boulder, CO

All concrete cracks. Fixing those cracks is slow, expensive, and easy to put off — and small problems ignored today become big repair bills tomorrow. RipaLith is building on technology developed at the University of Colorado Boulder to change that.

Company Record
INDUSTRYBiotech Research
SIZE2–10 employees
HQBoulder, CO
FOUNDED2026

Conventional repair, examined.

01 / Problem
FAILS WITHIN YEARS

Narrow Chemical Parameters

Conventional repair relies on a fixed set of chemical reactions — epoxies, sealants — that bond initially but weren't built to withstand years of real-world stress.

COMPOUNDING COST

Deferred Maintenance

Fixing cracks is slow and expensive, which makes it easy to put off. Small problems left alone become big, costly repairs later.

Our method, in three parts.

02 / Method
01

Research-Grade Origin

Built on biological technology developed at the University of Colorado Boulder — a scientific foundation, not a chemical shortcut.

02

Simpler by Design

Our goal is straightforward: make concrete repair simpler and more affordable than what's possible with conventional methods today.

03

Built for Longevity

A biological approach designed to outlast conventional repairs — reducing the repeat cost of ignoring small problems.

"Instead of conventional repairs that rely on a narrow set of chemical parameters and often fail within a few years, we're turning to biology."

About the company.

03 / About

RipaLith is a biotechnology research company working on a better way to repair concrete. Building on technology developed at the University of Colorado Boulder, our goal is straightforward: make concrete repair simpler, more affordable, and longer-lasting than what's possible today.

Biotech ResearchINDUSTRY
2–10EMPLOYEES
Boulder, COHEADQUARTERS
2026FOUNDED

Where to find us.

04 / Location

Primary Headquarters

Boulder, Colorado 80301, US

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05 / Contact

Let's discuss what biology can do for your concrete.

For property owners, engineers, and investors — request a briefing on our research and repair approach.