Biomemory opens DNA Shield pilot for synthetic DNA data storage

Biomemory has opened pilot access to DNA Shield, a service that stores digital data in synthetic DNA. The company says the system is designed for critical information that must remain unchanged and be kept offline, including cryptographic keys, biometric data, records and intellectual property.

DNA Shield uses an engineered encoding scheme to store information in a physical molecule without power. Biomemory says the medium can hold data at a density one million times that of magnetic storage and may have a lifespan of 150 years. Those figures describe the company’s claims; the source does not provide independent verification.

The pilot program runs from October 15, 2026, through mid-2027. Biomemory expects a full service to follow in 2027. The company says DNA Shield is based on the molecular platform it has spent years industrializing, and that the pilots will test the process from encoding through authorized recovery.

Biomemory launched the service after acquiring Boston-based DNA storage company Catalog Technologies in March 2026. Pilot slots are limited. Organizations can apply for early access through Biomemory, with subscriptions starting at €10,000 per month.