The Chang Robotics Fund Invests in GO-Eco’s Graphene Breakthrough

GO-Eco is packaging a cleaner future, and the Chang Robotics Fund is ready to ship it to the world.

The Chang Robotics Fund is proud to support GO-Eco, a company pioneering safe, scalable, and sustainable materials for next-generation food packaging. GO-Eco is solving one of the food industry’s biggest challenges: replacing plastic and PFAS-laden coatings with a low-cost, eco-friendly alternative that actually works. While traditional fiber-based packaging lacks the necessary barrier strength, most "green" alternatives fail to deliver on performance or affordability. GO-Eco’s solution—graphene oxide (GO), a carbon-based nanomaterial—enhances water, oil, and vapor resistance in paper packaging without compromising safety or sustainability.

In partnership with a leading Northwestern University chemist, GO-Eco is developing GO coatings that form strong hydrogen bonds with cellulose fibers, making them ideal for paper-based applications. Their material can be derived from agricultural waste, enabling a circular and sustainable supply chain. By combining deep scientific expertise with engineering and commercialization know-how, GO-Eco is bridging the gap between academic research and real-world impact—delivering a transformative solution for global packaging sustainability. The Chang Robotics Fund has been closely following GO-Eco’s groundbreaking technology from its early lab testing stages, and we are excited to support the company now that its solutions are ready for commercial deployment. The market potential and societal impact GO-Eco’s innovations are enormous. Initially, the Company focused its R&D and product development on barrier coating solutions to eliminate hazardous “forever plastics” from food-packaging – a significant and impactful vertical. But their vision doesn’t stop there; GO-Eco is also exploring innovative applications across textiles, building materials, and more.  

Led by Dr. Timothy Wei, an all-star team of scientists and industry experts is working tirelessly to bring this technology out of the lab and into factories, ultimately benefitting global consumers. Their early traction has been impressive, with customer-funded testing paid for by Fortune 1000 manufacturing companies and a strong pipeline of large consumer packaged goods firms seeking healthy, eco-friendly alternatives PFAs that match or surpass current barrier properties. It’s only a matter of time before GO-Eco’s graphene oxide coatings become a staple in every household.  

The capital will be used to certify GO-Eco’s graphene oxide coatings for recyclability, compostability, and food-safe applications through third-party testing and FDA approvals. It will also fund the launch of an R&D enterprise focused on expanding GO-Eco’s impact into new sectors, including shelf-life extension for fresh produce and sustainable textile treatments. To meet growing demand, GO-Eco plans to establish a joint venture that will scale up graphene oxide production.

Dr. Timothy Wei - Founder

“It’s really exciting to work with some brilliant scientists and engineers on a project that could be a real benefit to society,” says Dr. Timothy Wei, GO-Eco’s founder. “In the long term, this can not only improve the performance of tableware and corrugated boxes, but there’s real potential to make food safer and healthier without relying on dangerous and damaging chemicals. With support from the Chang Robotics Fund, we’re gaining the momentum we need to bring this breakthrough to market.”

Don’t miss your chance to be part of something transformative. Join the Chang Robotics Fund and support solutions like GO-Eco that are reshaping industries from the ground up. Reach out via the contact form on our website to get involved.

To learn more about GO-Eco, visit www.go-eco.solutions.