EASME

EASME is a European Union executive agency that supports small and medium-sized enterprises and promotes innovation in Europe. It manages projects in the areas of small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as the environment, energy, and maritime sectors, funded by COSME, LIFE, and EMFF. EASME organizes the European Sustainable Energy Week and serves industries such as environmental management, energy production, and maritime activities.

Kristalina Georgieva

Vice President

Past deals in Chemical

Stoli Catalysts

Grant in 2019
Stoli Catalysts specializes in the development and manufacturing of catalyst coated tube reactors designed for the continuous flow production of fine chemicals. The company offers a standardized portfolio of reactors featuring widely used catalysts, while also providing tailored services for catalyst development, optimization, and characterization. This customization allows Stoli to supply bespoke catalyst tubes that meet specific client requirements for various chemical reactions. By focusing on sustainability and cost-effectiveness, Stoli supports chemical manufacturers in enhancing their processes.

SPECTRAL Industries

Grant in 2019
Spectral Industries is a high-tech company specializing in the development of advanced optical sensor systems for non-contact chemical analysis. Their product offerings include conveyor belt sensors, LIBS engines, drill core scanners, and spectrometers, all designed to facilitate real-time, robust, and in-line atomic analysis without the need for sample preparation. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including food, medical, mining, and recycling, leveraging a combination of academic and practical knowledge to create innovative solutions. By collaborating with high-tech partners globally, Spectral Industries emphasizes the importance of robustness, mobility, and accuracy in its product designs, ensuring that their systems meet the demanding requirements of industrial applications.

Martin and

Grant in 2019
Martin and Co Ltd was funded, for providing different R&D services in the field of chemistry method development, biotechnological process development and analytical chemistry method developments. Their company is located at Berlini Park (http://www.berlinipark.hu/), which is an incubation space for chemistry related start-ups in Budapest (formal buildings of Medicinal Chemistry research Center, which was shut down 10 years ago). We have all necessary laboratory units, toolkits and devices to carry out their research. Regarding analytical chemistry, we have Shimadzu Mass Spectrometer-2020(CL) and excess to other analytical units at the campus of Berlini Park. In summer of 2017, after the completion of RAID SME Instrument Phase 1 project by Tonosoft Ltd, the RAID knowledge and rights were transferred to Martin and Co Ltd. The patent about RAID project was prepared and submitted by Martin and Co Kft in October 2017.

Spartax Chemicals

Grant in 2019
In a world characterised by a growing population and dwindling natural resources, Spartax Chemicals aims to develop an ensemble of approaches for the production of added-value chemicals employing renewable starting materials. Sparteine is their first case study. They hope that the increased availability of both enantiomers will break barriers to the use of Sparteine in synthesis and catalysis and reduce the cost of downstream specialty products that depend on Sparteine along their production.

EPSE

Grant in 2019
EPSE treatment go back to a Pirkanmaa-based pickling company in the early 2000s. At the time, Vesa Rissanen, the inventor of the EPSE method, owned a pickling company which did hard chrome plating for airplane parts. The process involved the dissolution of numerous metals in an acid which ultimately became hazardous waste. Together with a friend, who was also an entrepreneur, Rissanen began to think about how to get rid of the heavy expenses and finally, following numerous tests, he managed to precipitate the acid in such a way that the end result consisted of clean water and a multimetal precipitate. But then the airplane factory closed, and the chrome plating business came to an end. For years, the precipitation formulae remained in a desk drawer.

Polymer Factory

Grant in 2019
Polymer Factory, established in 2006 at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, is a prominent supplier of advanced dendritic and polymeric materials, also offering contract research services. Its product range includes monodisperse dendritic polymers derived from 2,2-bis(methylol)propionic acid, such as biocompatible bis-MPA dendrimers and dendrons. The company specializes in the synthesis of high-quality macromolecules, custom materials, and calibrants for MALDI-ToF. Polymer Factory holds exclusive rights to produce, market, and sell several advanced materials, and it globally supplies polyester (Boltorn™) and polyester amide (Hybrane®) hyperbranched polymers for research purposes.

Calyxia

Grant in 2019
Calyxia specializes in the design and production of customizable, biodegradable microcapsules that protect active ingredients during industrial processes. These microcapsules, which range in size from one micron to 50 microns, are engineered to safeguard ingredients from degradation while ensuring their timely and targeted release. This innovative approach enhances the performance of formulations while promoting environmental sustainability by enabling the creation of products with fewer ingredients and improved efficacy. Calyxia's solutions cater to various industries, including advanced materials, sustainable agriculture, and home care, allowing companies to develop newly formulated products that meet modern performance and environmental standards.

PWD Industrial Filtration

Grant in 2019
We are an innovative Italian SME bringing a highly disruptive technology for industrial filtration, purification and drying of specialty compounds (such as Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, fine chemicals, food ingredients etc.). The initial application targets Pharma, Cosmetics, Chemicals and Food&Beverage markets and offers equipment for laboratories, pilot plants and production plants. As our innovative patented technology is able to meet the unmet needs of the market and create significant operational and financial benefits for the users, we enjoy extensive interest/demand for our technology. Furthermore, the technology fully embraces the Industry 4.0/5.0 concept with extensive level of automation reducing the needs for manual interventions. Equipped with predictive/prescriptive algorithms, the technology is able to keep improving the manufacturing processes and keep creating benefits for the users. Finally, our technology supports environmental sustainability transforming historically not-very-environmental-friendly processes into environmental friendly processes by significantly reducing/eliminating Greenhouse Gases emissions, significantly reducing energy consumption and limiting amounts of chemical solvents used during purification.

Bioma

Grant in 2018
BIOMA is a Swiss company focused on chemical-free pollution reduction solutions and chemical-free agriculture solutions.

Acosense

Grant in 2018
Acosense AB specializes in the development and sale of the Acospector Acoustic Chemometer, a clamp-on instrument designed for measuring complex fluids in various process industries. This innovative device provides real-time, continuous analysis of liquids in pipes, utilizing acoustic technology to deliver multiple measurements simultaneously without invasive installation. The Acospector is particularly effective for opaque, viscous, or corrosive fluids, making it valuable for sectors such as paper and pulp, food, chemicals, and water purification. By offering insights that were previously difficult to obtain, Acosense enhances operational efficiency and process monitoring for its clients.

Spectro Inlets

Grant in 2018
Spectro Inlets is a company focused on developing microchip inlet systems for mass spectrometers, facilitating precise measurements of dissolved gases in liquid environments. Its innovative technology is designed to optimize environmental and chemical processes by enabling the measurement of gas molecules, such as oxygen and hydrogen, in various applications, including electrodes, batteries, bioreactors, and chemical production systems. This capability allows clients in the petrochemical industry and the green biogas sector to achieve real-time monitoring of volatile substances, enhancing their operational efficiency and decision-making.

Kerline

Grant in 2018
KerLine is an innovative start-up and a spin-off company of the Institute of Organic Synthesis and Photoreactivity (ISOF) of the Italian National Research Council (CNR) in Bologna. KerLine founders have developed an outstanding experience in full-length keratin manufacturing and engineering. In particular, they set up a method for the chemical extraction of high molecular weight keratin from natural waste of agrifood and textile industries. The unique properties of the extracted keratin allow its application in different technological fields. The company is located within the Bologna CNR research area.

Organochem

Grant in 2018
Organochem is an international science-based chemical company headquartered in Hungary, specializing in the development of chemical reagents and intermediates for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical sectors. The company provides a range of products, including building blocks, focused libraries, fragment-based libraries, and custom synthesis and process research services. With a dedicated team that emphasizes exceptional customer service, Organochem efficiently addresses client inquiries and needs. Leveraging modern information and communication technology, the company maintains a flexible and responsive business model aimed at enhancing clients' development processes. Its combination of scientific expertise, cost-effective operations, and robust production capabilities positions Organochem as a preferred partner for outsourcing various discovery and development projects.

ProtoQSAR

Grant in 2018
ProtoQSAR is a company focused on the application of computational methods to the prediction of physico-chemical and/or biological properties of chemicals.

PVOH Polymers

Grant in 2018
PVOH Polymers Ltd is a materials supply and development business at the leading edge of water soluble biodegradable polymer technology. They provide custom-designed formulations to suit their client’s individual requirements. Since being founded in 2009, they are currently working in a wide range of industries covering, detergent and home care controlled release, crop protection, single use medical devices, defence technology, personal health care, gelatine replacement drug delivery,angling and commercial bait delivery soluble devices.

Petroceramics

Grant in 2018
Petroceramics is an industrial company that prototypes and manufactures ceramic and composite products for technical and industrial use. Their unique approach applies multiple methods of physicochemical analysis and state-of-the-art instrumentation to help clients understand a product's structure, mechanical properties, chemistry, and the correlation between the material's microstructural features and thermo-mechanical behavior. Petroceramics also focuses on the design of innovative material architectures for ceramic matrix composites, mainly aiming to improve mechanical and thermal properties. It operates in a number of sectors, including friction materials for brake systems.

Aqdot

Grant in 2018
Aqdot Limited, founded in 2012 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in manufacturing smart microcapsules through innovative fabrication technology. Its unique approach combines emulsion technology and supramolecular chemistry to simplify the microencapsulation process using a one-step shrink-wrap method. This technology is energy- and raw material-efficient, contributing to reduced energy consumption and waste. Aqdot's microcapsules have versatile applications across various industries, including home care, beauty, pet care, food, and agrochemicals. The encapsulation technology enables the protection and controlled release of active ingredients, making it suitable for products like laundry detergents, fertilizers, and odor-capturing technologies. With a focus on customization, Aqdot serves a multi-billion-dollar market, addressing the growing demand for effective and sustainable encapsulation solutions.

Metco

Grant in 2018
Metco is a world reference in research, development and production of metallic complexes and additives for the ceramic industry. It provides materials for ceramic decoration with Rotocolor and Digital and treatment to improve and protect the surface of ceramics.

Materialize.X

Grant in 2018
Materialize.X focuses on the development of environmentally friendly adhesives specifically for the engineered wood manufacturing industry. By combining chemistry and data science, the company has created non-toxic, formaldehyde-free adhesives to replace traditional harmful options like urea-formaldehyde. Additionally, Materialize.X employs machine learning optimization algorithms to enhance manufacturing processes, allowing customers to integrate these sustainable adhesives more efficiently into their production workflows. This approach not only increases productivity but also improves overall product quality in the engineered wood sector.

QMC Tecnología Química

Grant in 2018
QMC Tecnología Química is a company with over 30 years' experience and remains at the leading edge of the manufacture of a wide range of products for the marble, granite and ceramics processing and installation industry, among other sectors. Strategically located in Valencia (Spain) to give global coverage, it has had new and modern premises since January 2006, covering an area of 6,000 m2. QMC develops and manufactures innovative and sustainable chemical solutions implemented world wide through its divisions."

Synthetics International

Grant in 2018
Synthetics International is a Swiss company established in 1998. Synthetics International is strongly R&D driven and holds a variety of IP/commercial processes in the chemical business. The business is split into three units: - custom manufacturing and multi-customer products for the fine chemical market and the supply of polyfunctional cross linkers for leather, paint, resin and dyestuff industry - taylor made manufacturing equipment, like filter dryers and distillation equipment - natural products for treatment of wood Manufacturing sites are located in Spain and China. Quick responses to customer inquiries, project management and a very competitive cost structure are just some of our strengths.

PEWAS Innovative Chemistry

Grant in 2018
PeWaS s.r.o. is a Slovak company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Bratislava, specializing in the manufacture of polymers and ecological chemistry solutions. The company develops innovative biodegradable oils and lubricants designed for various industries, including forestry, water management, construction, and railways, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional mineral oils that can cause environmental harm. PeWaS also creates consumer goods such as shoe and leather care products, bio lubricants, and fire-place chemistry. Additionally, the company's special polymers are utilized to mitigate the harmful effects of petroleum accidents and natural disasters, as well as to improve water retention in agricultural soils, making them particularly beneficial for farmers in arid regions.

Separative

Grant in 2018
Separative is a startup focused on advancing the purification of molecules in organic chemistry and peptides. The company has developed innovative technology that enhances the efficiency and speed of purification processes for its clients. By utilizing specialized devices and columns, Separative enables companies in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors to separate a comprehensive range of chemical effects, moving beyond traditional methods that rely primarily on heat. This technology aims to streamline molecular separation, thereby improving overall operational effectiveness in various applications.

AVA Biochem AG

Grant in 2017
AVA Biochem is a specialty chemicals company and produces the premium platform chemical 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) from renewable biomass. The company delivers to the pharmaceutical, food and fine chemical industry as well as to research customers around the globe to support the development of novel, bio-based products and solutions in a wide range of applications. AVA Biochem BSL AG is a subsidiary of AVA Biochem AG and is located in Muttenz, Switzerland, where the world’s first dedicated 5-HMF production plant is operated.

Radisurf

Grant in 2017
RadiSurf ApS specializes in providing advanced adhesion solutions for a variety of industries, including healthcare, automotive, offshore, nutrition, and electronics. Founded in 2015 and located in Risskov, Denmark, the company develops a range of products designed to facilitate bonding between metal and plastic materials. Its key offerings include the RadiBond adhesion system, a chemical coating for thermoplastics and thermo sets, and RadiPrime Metal-Epoxy Primer Systems that create stable bonds between metals and epoxies. RadiSurf's technology also encompasses nano-coatings that enable adhesion for diverse surfaces, such as metal, glass, and carbon, while addressing challenges in welding and over-moulding processes. The company's innovative solutions support applications in sustainable energy production and storage, enhancing the performance and durability of hybrid materials.

Italkem

Grant in 2017
Italkem is an Italian company that operates in the research, the development, the production, and the commercialization of chemical auxiliaries for leather finishing. It was established in 2002 by a group of expert professionals that had been working in some of the most important companies the field of chemicals for leather.

Powdertech Surface Science

Grant in 2017
Powdertech Surface Science are experts in the application of chrome-free pre-treatment and powder coatings for lightweight alloy materials, such as aluminum and magnesium, in the automotive, aerospace, architectural and other niche industries. We have recently developed and patented a new mixed material joining process called Powderbond. This new system provides benefits in three key areas: Process: Minimal process steps with the bond created during the molding process. Lean. Design: Freedom for designers to incorporate metal parts into structure body. Performance: Multi-material process giving high bond strengths. The Powderbond suite of joining techniques is in development, with further processes due in the near future.

Etatron D.S.

Grant in 2017
Etatron has expertise in Chemical Dosing Metering Pumps, Controllers and Chemical Dosing Systems. Chemical Dosing in water treatment plays an important part in the process, Etatron has developed many chemical dosing and metering systems, this includes disinfection, swimming pool water technology and ph correction systems. Etatron’s extensive range of chemical dosing pumps, controllers, probes and accessories means we can provide solutions to meet our customer’s needs. Etatron’s range of pumps, controllers, chemical holding tanks, agitators, mixers and accessories backed up by the leading chemical dosing engineers who have the necessary expertise can provide the solution for you. Etatron D.S. was formed in 1979 and quickly became the leader for Chemical Dosing Pumps and Equipment in Italy.

Italkem

Grant in 2017
Italkem is an Italian company that operates in the research, the development, the production, and the commercialization of chemical auxiliaries for leather finishing. It was established in 2002 by a group of expert professionals that had been working in some of the most important companies the field of chemicals for leather.

Melamin

Grant in 2017
Melamin is a supplier for the paper and construction industry and impregnated decorative paper for the furniture industry. The company has managed to create a recognizable place in the niche of melamine chemistry over the last decade. Melamin is becoming increasingly recognizable with products for the lacquer and rubber industry. In recent years we have made particularly significant progress in the field of hexamethylol-melamine resins, where we introduce state-of-the-art continuous technology.

SenzaGen

Grant in 2017
SenzaGen AB is a biotechnology company based in Lund, Sweden, specializing in in vitro genomic allergen rapid detection (GARD) sensitization tests. Founded in 2010 as a spin-out from Lund University, SenzaGen provides animal-free testing solutions for the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries, focusing on immunotoxicological assays. Its proprietary product line includes GARDskin, which predicts chemical sensitization, GARDpotency, which classifies sensitizers based on genomic biomarkers, and GARDair, an assay for respiratory sensitizers. The company operates through its own laboratory and collaborates with licensed contract research organizations to deliver its services. SenzaGen also engages in partnerships, such as its collaboration with the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials to develop tests for photosensitization. The company serves multiple market segments, including cosmetics, chemicals, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and food additives, with a significant portion of its business derived from the pharmaceutical sector.

Exigence Technologies

Grant in 2017
Exigence Technologies is a B2B innovation partner focused on the smart coatings and specialty chemicals industry. The company has developed the SymbiCoat™ family of stimulus-responsive monomers designed for integration into various polymer coating systems, including acrylics, epoxies, and polyurethanes. These coatings are particularly suited for applications where hygiene is critical, catering to sectors such as food and beverage processing, industrial asset protection, water distribution, and healthcare. Exigence boasts a highly skilled team with deep expertise in monomer design, making them the sole experts in their SymbiCoat™ chemistries. The team is committed to continuous innovation, creating new, application-specific molecules and coatings that meet the evolving needs of the industrial smart coatings market. Additionally, they offer support to optimize the integration of SymbiCoat™ into client product applications, enhancing performance and microbial control.

Composite Recycling

Grant in 2017
Composite Recycling Ltd has developed an innovative and commercially viable approach to recycling whole tyres, utilizing molten zinc at 450 °C to recover valuable materials such as pyrolysis oil, carbon black, and steel through a sink-float separation method. This process significantly reduces both capital and operating costs compared to traditional rotary kiln techniques, which require tyres to be shredded prior to recycling. In addition to tyres, the company’s patented and scalable technology can chemically recycle plastics into synthetic oil and effectively handle other non-recyclable materials, including glass fiber plastic composites and lithium-ion batteries. By concentrating metals present in printed circuit boards within their separation chamber, Composite Recycling enables clients to recover critical and special metals, enhancing the overall efficiency and sustainability of the recycling process.

CyanoGuard

Grant in 2017
CyanoGuard AG is a Swiss chemical technology company established in 2016, focused on advancing methods for cyanide detection across various sectors, including mining, environmental monitoring, food safety, and healthcare. The company specializes in providing innovative solutions such as CyanoKit, a semi-quantitative cyanide test, and CyanoGuard, a mobile quantitative monitoring test. Additionally, it offers Cyano.iO, an online monitoring and optimization platform. CyanoGuard's technology is designed to deliver fast and safe cyanide detection in diverse samples, requiring no specialized training or equipment. With over six years of collaboration with industry partners, the company aims to address cyanide-related challenges effectively, ensuring reliable monitoring and compliance in different settings.

Metco

Grant in 2017
Metco is a world reference in research, development and production of metallic complexes and additives for the ceramic industry. It provides materials for ceramic decoration with Rotocolor and Digital and treatment to improve and protect the surface of ceramics.

ExtremoChem

Grant in 2016
ExtremoChem specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative small synthetic molecules aimed at stabilizing biological substances under various stress conditions. The company provides a comprehensive array of services, including accelerated stability studies, pH stability assessments, thermal stability assessments, and aggregation analysis. By focusing on these critical areas, ExtremoChem supports life science research organizations, as well as the pharmaceutical, biotech, agrochemical, and chemical industries, in stabilizing medicines and proteins that are typically unstable at room temperature. This capability allows for improved storage and handling of sensitive biological products, enhancing their viability and effectiveness.

Aequor

Grant in 2016
Aequor specializes in developing and marketing proprietary chemicals, cleaners, and water treatments aimed at removing and preventing biofilm, which contributes to various issues such as corrosion and contamination. Founded by a Marine and Medical Microbiologist, Aequor's innovative products are derived from newly discovered marine microbes that produce small molecules effective in biofilm removal and prevention. The company has achieved regulatory approval from the Environmental Protection Agency for several of its non-toxic products, which are classified as green and FDA-approved for food contact. Aequor provides a range of services, including testing, training, consulting, and custom product development, while collaborating with companies to offer comprehensive solutions. Its flagship product demonstrated significant efficacy in NASA's water reuse system on the International Space Station and has shown promise in various closed-loop systems. Aequor is also engaged in projects with the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense, focusing on environmental remediation and enhancing biomass production. As a Woman-Owned Small Business, Aequor is positioned to benefit from government set-asides and matching funds to further its market reach.

Kemica Coatings

Grant in 2016
KEMICA COATINGS has more than 30 years of experience in the field of high-performance polyurethane or polyurea-urethane resins on concrete or steel substrates for any type of waterproofing, flooring, and anti-corrosion coating applications (chemical corrosion protection for pH ranges 1-13). KEMICA COATINGS is not just a resin formulator or manufacturer. We are actively investing in R&D by producing new resin formulations and by developing new products, new applications, new resin coatings application techniques and new resin spraying processes. Among other products, we are proud to offer to our clients a NON-FLAMMABLE resin with a EUROFEU QUALIFICATION B-S2-d0 and a special formulation for use into waterproofing of concrete or metal storing wine tanks - coating of floors, walls, and ceilings of cellars (Qualification EXCELL PLUS, Direct contact - No restriction on use). KEMICA COATINGS resins have been used in several applications all over the world for decades. Turned mostly to export, KEMICA COATINGS generates more than 60% of its turnover in Europe and Asia as well as in Africa.

Daxel Srl

Grant in 2016
DaxelSrl is a commercial company of chemical products for the ceramic industry. The company collaborates with Ingessil, an Italian leader in the production of sodium silicates, which became its productive partner. In 2003 Daxel inaugurates the new plant for the production of chemical auxiliaries for ceramic decoration. To meet the growing needs of the market, the company has continually invested in its plants and, in particular, in its personal R & D which, thanks to its specific preparation and experience, provides the professional skills necessary for the ever increasing needs of the sector.

ColVisTec

Grant in 2016
ColVisTec works with manufacturers in the paint, pharmaceutical, plastics, and chemical industries. The company supports them with a reliable and industry-ready inline UV-Vis spectroscopy.​ ​ColVisTec develops, adapts, and applies unique technology & software solutions based on in-line UV-Vis spectrophotometry to the paint, pharmaceutical, plastics, and chemical industries. By adding inline UV-Vis spectrophotometry devices onto the assembly line, ColVisTec can measure the production output in real-time. In addition, it opens fantastic opportunities for productivity as well as quality gains, leading to a huge stand-alone benefit for your factory when implemented into the context of digitalized manufacturing: Industry 4.0. Its technology can be customized for a wide variety of processes, allowing flexible hardware configurations, offering data output in different formats, and excellent integration with the software solutions already in place. The company was founded in 2009 and is now co-funded by the Horizon 2020 program of the European Union.

Kerionics

Grant in 2016
Kerionics is a technology-focused company specializing in the production of ceramic membrane modules designed for the efficient separation of oxygen from air. The company engages in research and development in chemical engineering and ceramic technology, aiming to address the needs of industries with high oxygen consumption, such as ceramics, glassmaking, metallurgy, and petrochemicals. By leveraging its advanced technology, Kerionics enables clients to utilize residual heat from thermal combustion processes, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing fuel costs. This innovation not only improves industrial processes but also boosts product quality and competitiveness for its customers.

Econic Technologies

Grant in 2016
Econic Technologies Ltd. is a UK-based chemical technology company that specializes in developing innovative processes for producing polymers and polyurethanes using carbon dioxide and epoxides. Founded in 2011 and located in Macclesfield, the company focuses on transforming waste CO2 into valuable materials through advanced catalyst chemistry. Its product offerings include polycarbonates and polycarbonate polyols, which find applications in various sectors such as mattresses, home insulation, footwear, packaging, and construction. The company’s technology not only reduces dependence on fossil fuels but also aims to provide environmental benefits by mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. With a team of skilled scientists and engineers operating from a state-of-the-art facility at Alderley Park, Econic Technologies is committed to advancing sustainable practices in the plastics industry while fostering economic growth.

ProPhos Chemicals

Grant in 2016
ProPhos is a green chemical company based in Italy that produces fire extinguishing powder and other dry chemical powder for all classes of fire.

XCellR8

Grant in 2016
XCellR8 is a leading provider of non-animal testing solutions for the cosmetics, personal care, and chemical industries. Operating from a GLP-accredited laboratory, the company specializes in innovative in vitro safety and efficacy tests, addressing a wide range of assessments including cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, acute toxicity, inhalation toxicity, and phototoxicity. XCellR8 combines established regulatory tests with the development of novel methods, focusing on delivering rapid, scientifically advanced, and ethically sound animal-free testing strategies. Additionally, the company offers regulatory consultancy services to help clients achieve compliance with industry standards.

Kao Chimigraf

Grant in 2016
Kao Chimigraf specializes in the production of printing inks and coatings designed for flexographic, rotogravure, and digital printing systems. The company focuses on manufacturing and distributing paints and coatings specifically for packaging applications, providing innovative solutions that enable clients to adapt to the latest printing technologies. Through its commitment to quality and innovation, Kao Chimigraf serves a diverse range of industries, ensuring that customers have access to advanced printing materials that meet evolving market demands.

Abich

Grant in 2016
Abich is a contract research organization (CRO) specializing in research and analysis services for manufacturers in the cosmetics, medical devices, and consumer products sectors. With over a decade of experience, Abich has established a clinical division focused on safety, tolerability, and efficacy testing on healthy volunteers. The company houses advanced biological cell laboratories capable of performing in vitro safety tests that adhere to OECD methods, utilizing specific cell lines and reconstructed human tissues. Additionally, Abich offers a variety of efficacy tests to support the development of cosmetic products, drugs, medical devices, flavorings, supplements, foods, and detergents. Its analytical chemistry sector employs advanced techniques such as HPLC, Ultra-HPLC, GC-MS, and ICP-OES for quality control of raw materials and finished products. The microbiology laboratory conducts comprehensive analyses, including the identification of microorganisms and various challenge tests. Abich's team, composed of biologists, chemists, biotechnologists, and biomedical engineers, collaborates with clients to create tailored study protocols and analytical methods.

Gensoric

Grant in 2016
Gensoric GmbH, founded in 2009 and based in Rostock, Germany, specializes in developing innovative electrochemistry solutions. The company offers a range of products including the HF ThermaLab System, which allows for temperature variation of electrodes during electrochemical experiments, and the HF ThermaLab Light, which can be integrated with other electrochemical instruments. Gensoric's technology enables precise temperature control in chemical processes, facilitating new synthesis methods and analysis techniques across various fields of chemistry. Additionally, Gensoric provides analytical services for industry and private clients, focusing on applications such as drinking water monitoring and food analysis. This comprehensive approach, backed by over 20 years of research and numerous peer-reviewed publications, positions Gensoric as a leader in electrochemical analysis and synthesis.

Likuid Nanotek

Grant in 2016
Likuid Nanotek S.L., founded in 2008 and based in San Sebastián, Spain, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and supply of inorganic ceramic membranes and filtration solutions. The company provides multi-tubular membranes, including alumina and titania variants, designed for efficient effluent filtration, separation, and concentration processes. Likuid Nanotek serves a diverse clientele, including engineering companies, OEMs, and distributors across various industries such as water and wastewater management, oil and gas, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals. In addition to its products, the company offers a range of services, including laboratory studies, on-site piloting, engineering and design, commissioning, training, and after-sales support. Through these offerings, Likuid Nanotek aims to enable companies to manage wastewater treatment effectively and optimize their operational performance.

Dermochimica SPA

Grant in 2016
Dermochimica provides reliable, innovative, and sustainable solutions for the tanning industry. With more than 50 years of experience in the field of chemical substances for tanneries, it offers a wide range of products, which covers the entire production process of leather, from riviera to finishing products. Founded in 1957, DERMOCHIMICA SpA has grown hand in hand with the Italian tanning tradition, combining the direct experience in the tannery with technological and applicative research. It has established itself as a competent partner for Italian tanneries and emerging foreign realities, a functional bridge between millennial tanning art and contemporary fashion creativity.

IMA

Grant in 2016
IMA is a private company operating in two main business areas: the manufacturing and marketing of chemical products for synthetic leather production. The ever-increasing demands of a growing market have led us to develop a wide range of product targeted to four specific fields: DRY PROCESS-WET PROCESS-FINISHING-DIRECT COATING.

Daren Labs & Scientific Consultants

Grant in 2016
Daren Labs is a prominent scientific consultancy and co-working lab that specializes in advanced research and development services. Established in 1998, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including chemistry, polymers, materials, biopharma, cleantech, energy, agriculture, and water technologies. With a strong emphasis on innovation, Daren Labs connects opportunities across industrial and high sciences, providing custom R&D and expert knowledge to commercial, governmental, and private clients. The firm is active in various European framework programs and has a significant presence in the U.S. To support Israel's entrepreneurial ecosystem, Daren Labs has launched the Daren Innovation Center, which serves as a technology-based accelerator. This center offers vital resources for early-stage projects, such as dedicated laboratories, scientific guidance, and professional consulting, all designed to help startups achieve their goals effectively.

Nanochem

Grant in 2016
Nanochem is a developer of technological platform for the industrial fermentative bio-chemistry. Nanobiochemistry is based on a combination of higheffective, asynchronic continuous flow membrane fermentation and synthetic zeolites catalysed chemical derivatisation reactions.

C-Tech Innovation

Grant in 2016
C-Tech Innovation is a leading Innovation Management and Technology Development company. The company provides business improvement and innovation consultancy and a range of hands-on experimental, engineering and research and development services. C-Tech has designed a number of processes for the fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals industries including advances in calcining, continuous microwave chemistry, and radio frequency-assisted pill forming and curing. Waste streams can be treated either to render the waste products easier to handle, or to recover valuable materials for reuse. C-Tech Innovation has participated in hundreds of funded research projects over the past decade, covering a wide range of technology development. The company is experienced in writing project proposals and delivering both EU and UK-funded projects on time and on budget.

CarbonOrO

Grant in 2016
CarbonOrO specializes in carbon capture technology that efficiently extracts carbon dioxide from industrial emissions, including flue gases, landfill gas, and biogas. The company employs a proprietary amine solution in a straightforward process involving an absorber and a desorber. In this system, raw gas enters the absorber, where the amine solution absorbs CO2 as the gas flows through. The cleaned gas exits at the top, while the CO2-laden amine solution is transferred to the desorber. Unlike traditional systems that operate at high temperatures, CarbonOrO's desorber functions at a lower temperature of 70 °C, which can lead to significant energy savings of 10-25%. Additionally, the process can utilize waste heat, potentially reducing energy costs by up to 50% through effective integration with existing industrial utilities. By capturing carbon at atmospheric conditions, the technology eliminates the need for raw gas compression, making it a viable solution for various industries, including waste-to-energy, oil and gas, chemicals, steel, and cement, thereby contributing to a reduced carbon footprint and a more sustainable environment.

NANOGAP

Venture Round in 2016
Nanogap is a nanomaterials company that specializes in the production and commercialization of innovative nanoparticle materials. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in A Coruña, the company utilizes a proprietary wet chemistry technology to create Atomic Quantum Clusters and other advanced materials, including spherical nanoparticles, high aspect ratio nanofibers, Charge Transfer Clusters, and Charge Transfer Cluster Nanosomes. These products exhibit a range of beneficial properties, enabling applications in conductive inks, antistatic coatings, transparent conductive films, and photoluminescent materials for security printing. Additionally, Nanogap's offerings include antimicrobial additives for various surfaces and potential therapeutic treatments for cancer. The company adopts a flexible business model that allows for custom product development, product sales, and licensing agreements, catering to diverse customer needs across multiple industries.

Polibiotech

Grant in 2015
Polibiotech, an SME from Italy, has developed a patented advanced manufacturing process that successfully formulates any chemical compound quicker, at a lower cost and resource-efficiently. Founded in 2005, Polibiotech is an Italian Company fully dedicated to innovation in Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical R&D, and to introduce on the market new technologies and products. Since 2009, all activities of Polibiotech are focused on the industrialization of AGS (Aerodynamic Granulation System), an innovative dry granulation technology extremely simple, economic, ecological, with potential to change manufacture of a great variety of products for human uses.

Kanichi Research Services

Grant in 2015
Kanichi Research Services specializes in the development of innovative non-invasive diagnostic systems that analyze exhaled breath for the rapid identification and diagnosis of various diseases. Their flagship product is an affordable, disposable point-of-care test targeting Helicobacter Pylori, a bacterial infection associated with stomach ulcers and cancer. In addition to diagnostic tests, the company designs bespoke electrochemical components, including custom-made electrodes, for use in advanced sensor systems. These components facilitate the detection of a wide range of chemical and biological molecules across air, breath, and liquid media, enhancing the capabilities of their diagnostic offerings.

Nearchimica

Grant in 2015
Nearchimica is a chemical company that produces auxiliaries for the textile industry.

Thurckon Srl

Grant in 2015
Thurckon has been working for over thirty years in the field of chemicals for heat treatment producing a complete range of protective paints and supplying leading gear-box and transmission manufacturers. It may be defined as a family-run business in that the passion for chemistry has been handed over from father to son as much as that valuable heritage consisting of on-the-field experience and a high level of workmanship. The Company’s core business is water-based carburizing and nitriding stop-off paints for heat treatment as well as made-to-the -order products. Thurckon was one of the first companies to be concerned with safety of operators by formulating its products according to environmentally sound principles. The same philosophy helped it formulate the other product lines, combing functionality with environmental focus.

STILZ Chimie

Grant in 2015
STILZ Chimie is a French independent privately-owned SME specialized in the development and manufacturing of dyes, paints, and other products. STILZ Chimie supplies dispersions and formulations of paints and/or inks in the context of B2B contracts for industrial clients, notably in the luxury and leather goods markets. The company was created in 1975 with an activity destined for the shoe industry. In 1985, it diversified its activities with the production of dyes for the luxury leather goods market and polyol pastes and in-mold paint systems for injection processes in the aeronautic sector. For more than 40 years, STILZ Chimie has been a recognized and prominent SME in its fields.

Laboratorio CIFGA

Grant in 2015
Laboratorio CIFGA is a chemical-pharmaceutical company devoted to develop certified reference material of marine biotoxins and reagents for research and new therapeutic drugs. The marine toxins are serious health and socio-economic problem for the shellfish industry. The need to protect consumers requires complying with European and international legislation, with complex monitoring systems many countries have implemented. European Comission has issued a regulation that requires the mousse bioassay (MBA) to be replaced by LC-MS, therefore marine toxins CRMs are necessary and reliable tools to achieve this monitoring task. Laboratorio CIFGA has become the first producer of certified reference material of marine biotoxins in Europe. The company has a full complement of state of the art biological, organic and analytical instrumentation. Its products have been produced under the supervision of highly qualified chemist and biologist using an extensive and thorough purification process. Identification and quantitation are carried out by NMR spectroscopy or liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry. Therefore the quality and the reproducibility attained with their production method is a guarantee to all of their customers and an additional value of the products.

Gimeco

Grant in 2015
Gimeco is a group of companies for all needs related to hot-dip galvanizing, engineering, commissioning, services, and chemicals.

Sensichips

Grant in 2015
Sensichips develops microsensors for health and safety. Humans coordinate multiple senses for optimal recognition, and so should electronics systems. Sensichips brings together a unique combination of expertise in materials science, analytical chemistry, and precision analog microelectronics to engage in the development of a next-generation microsensors platform. Our miniature sensors will include diverse sensor types, signal conditioning, acquisition electronics and synergistic coordination to improve recognition, in a single microchip. Sensichips' technology achieves superior chemical recognition by combining high sensitivity with high selectivity with the incorporation of new, rugged synthetic receptor materials. The technology will be packaged into elementary sensors to microchip arrays. The global chemical sensor market is estimated to be $18B by 2016 (Global Industry Analysts, Inc.) with a CGAR of 8%. In this market, the largest opportunity for Sensichips is in personal devices for non-invasive health diagnostics and remote healthcare. The technology will allow detection of a variety of toxic, flammable, hazard gases and substances, volatile compounds to explosives.

Composite Recycling

Grant in 2015
Composite Recycling Ltd has developed an innovative and commercially viable approach to recycling whole tyres, utilizing molten zinc at 450 °C to recover valuable materials such as pyrolysis oil, carbon black, and steel through a sink-float separation method. This process significantly reduces both capital and operating costs compared to traditional rotary kiln techniques, which require tyres to be shredded prior to recycling. In addition to tyres, the company’s patented and scalable technology can chemically recycle plastics into synthetic oil and effectively handle other non-recyclable materials, including glass fiber plastic composites and lithium-ion batteries. By concentrating metals present in printed circuit boards within their separation chamber, Composite Recycling enables clients to recover critical and special metals, enhancing the overall efficiency and sustainability of the recycling process.

Fricke und Mallah Microwave Technology GmbH

Grant in 2015
The Fricke und Mallah Microwave Technology GmbH was founded in 1995 by Dr. Dirk-H. Fricke and Dipl.-Ing. Marcel Mallah. Dr. Dirk-H. Fricke studied electrical and high frequency engineering at the university Hanover. Then for five years he was scientific assistant at the Institut for Electroheat at the same university. He managed several microwave research projects of the AIF and BMFT. Dipl.-Ing. Marcel Mallah studied electrical and high frequency enginneering at the university Brunswick. After this he works for three years in the german oven industry. There he developed several innovative microwave oven concepts. The Fricke and Mallah GmbH is with 24 employees one of the leading german suppliers of microwave ovens for industry and research. In the field of microwave tunnels and chamber ovens machines were built with 800 kW total power. The main applications for the ovens are found in the ceramic, casting, wood, food, pharmaceutical and chemical industry. To make the microwave application very effective the development and test of the ovens are accompanied by a close dialogue with the customer. The used microwave generators and antennas are from own production and designed for microwave powers up to 20 kW. They are also supplied to several oven manufacturers in Europe and USA. A further activity is the development of power electronics and microwave measurement equipment. For research and development a microwave measurement system, an EMC chamber, several microwave ovens and temperature measurement systems are available in the laboratory. Furthermore there is a close contact with the institut for thermal processing of the university hannover. This institute has long experience in the field of thermal and electromagnetic distributions.

PP Polymer AB

Grant in 2015
PP Polymer AB is an independent consulting, research and development company working with the chemistry of polymeric materials and surface coatings. It was established 1985 by Dr Swaraj Paul, the author and co-author of ”Surface Coatings: Science & Technology” editions 1 and 2 by John Wiley & Sons 1985 and 1996 and ”Comprehensive Polymer Science: vol 6” by Pergamon press 1989. PP Polymer owns extensive know-how in the fields of: Surface Coatings Adhesives Polymeric Materials Insulation Materials including Insulation Lacquers

Color System SpA

Grant in 2015
Founded in 1981, Color System has become, over the years, a leading company in the production of masterbatches for technology, research, and services. An advanced and extremely flexible structure, aimed at the total satisfaction of the client's needs. Dynamic staff with a consolidated experience is able to offer excellent products and services, with an eye to safety and the environment.

CIDQO

Grant in 2015
CIDQO is a Spanish contract research organization that specializes in pharmaceutical chemistry, offering research and development laboratory services tailored for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. The company focuses on organic and analytical chemistry, providing personalized and high-quality research and development services to enhance client processes and support their growth. With a team of PhDs in organic chemistry, CIDQO is committed to delivering efficient solutions that meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring competitive proposals and timely service.

Gensoric

Grant in 2015
Gensoric GmbH, founded in 2009 and based in Rostock, Germany, specializes in developing innovative electrochemistry solutions. The company offers a range of products including the HF ThermaLab System, which allows for temperature variation of electrodes during electrochemical experiments, and the HF ThermaLab Light, which can be integrated with other electrochemical instruments. Gensoric's technology enables precise temperature control in chemical processes, facilitating new synthesis methods and analysis techniques across various fields of chemistry. Additionally, Gensoric provides analytical services for industry and private clients, focusing on applications such as drinking water monitoring and food analysis. This comprehensive approach, backed by over 20 years of research and numerous peer-reviewed publications, positions Gensoric as a leader in electrochemical analysis and synthesis.

Reagena

Grant in 2015
Reagena is a chemistry company with development, manufacturing, and sales of internationally proven, high quality products in two business segments: Infectious disease diagnostics and liquid based solutions and reagents for life sciences. Reagena is committed to the development of novel innovative diagnostics such as rapid point-of-care (POC) tests for the determination of chemokine CXCL13, acute Hantavirus infections as well as tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) virus diagnostics.

Visolis

Grant in 2015
Visolis is a bioengineering company based in Berkeley, California, that specializes in the development of carbon-negative and sustainable chemicals. Established in 2012, the company employs a systems approach that combines innovations in synthetic biology, chemical catalysis, and process scale-up to create new bio-based manufacturing platforms. Visolis' technology enables the production of chemicals for performance polymers, which can be seamlessly integrated into existing fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel through straightforward and cost-effective chemical transformations. The company's focus on achieving true carbon-negative chemical synthesis positions it as a leader in sustainable chemical manufacturing.

Kao Chimigraf

Grant in 2015
Kao Chimigraf specializes in the production of printing inks and coatings designed for flexographic, rotogravure, and digital printing systems. The company focuses on manufacturing and distributing paints and coatings specifically for packaging applications, providing innovative solutions that enable clients to adapt to the latest printing technologies. Through its commitment to quality and innovation, Kao Chimigraf serves a diverse range of industries, ensuring that customers have access to advanced printing materials that meet evolving market demands.

Lointek

Grant in 2015
Lointek is a private company firmly established in the international market of engineering, supply, manufacture, and service in the sector of equipment for the industry of the petroleum refining, chemical, petrochemical, and energy, with renewables like solar thermal power and hydropower. Lointek, based on its wide experience, managed to expand its range of products and services to offer a global service to the Industrial market. Its location, in an area with a great industrial and export tradition, allows a quick access of its production to any destination country. Participation in the international market is complemented with a extensive commercial network which allows the direct and personal contact with their clients.

PULVERIT

Grant in 2015
PULVERIT, is specialized in the developing, manufacturing and sale of thermosetting powder coating since 1973.

Methodo Chemicals

Grant in 2015
Methodo Chemicals was founded in early 80’s by Mario Crema. The Company was mainly involved into the trading of feed materials and additives for the feed industry, with constantly growing success, year after year.

Drage&Mate International

Grant in 2015
Drage&Mate International is a low profile R&D firm specialized in chemical engineering for power generation and vehicle propulsion systems.

Marbo Italia Spa

Grant in 2015
Marbo Italia is an italian manufacturer of chemical specialties for industries. Undisputed as the leader in the footwear manufacturing industry, we also support many other industrial sectors, (Automotive, Transportation, Aerospace, Wind Energy, Furniture, Toys, and packaging for Cosmetics) with technologically advanced Release Agents, Lubricants, Coatings and colour Pigments. With a professional attitude, motivation and flexibility, Marbo is a Company present in more than 60 countries worldwide with an efficient technical and sales assistance. Marbo Italy SpA is founded in 1966.

Magpie Polymers

Seed Round in 2014
Magpie Polymers SAS, based in Saint Pierre Les Nemours, France, specializes in advanced filtration technology designed for the selective removal of transition metals from industrial waste and process water. Established in 2011, the company has developed patented filtration resins that efficiently capture valuable metals such as platinum, palladium, rhodium, and gold, even in challenging conditions with high concentrations of other metals and organics. This technology is particularly effective across a broad pH range, including highly acidic environments. By utilizing coordination chemistry, Magpie Polymers' solutions not only recover precious metals that would otherwise be lost but also enhance the economic performance of their clients. The company operates as a subsidiary of Italmatch Chemicals S.p.A. since 2017.
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