Tethis is a NC State spinout that designs and produces high performing bio-based super absorbent polymers and other modified starches. Tethis has developed IP around using a well-known manufacturing technology to make highperforming polymers using corn starch and other renewables. While the end game is to disrupt the $8bn diaper absorbent market, a number of licenses and development are underway in several verticals, including agriculture and building materials