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HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-CIRCBIO-08- Seeking company for scalling up enzimes production

Alberto Barranca Jiménez

R&D technician at AIMPLAS

Valencia, Valencia, Spain

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Partner Search – Scale-Up of Enzyme Production for Bioprospecting in Cosmetic and Pharma Sectors (topic: Partner Search – Scale-Up of Enzyme Production for Bioprospecting in Cosmetic and Pharma Sectors (HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-CIRCBIO-08)

Description:
AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre (Spain), is looking for a partner for a Horizon Europe project under the topic HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-CIRCBIO-08. The objective is to identify and exploit novel lipase and protease genes through bioprospecting and to scale up the production of these enzymes for high-value applications in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical sectors.

The ideal partner should have expertise in enzyme production and scale-up, preferably with facilities for fermentation or industrial biotechnology, and interest in applying biotechnology for sustainable, bio-based product development. Experience in upstream/downstream processing, bioprocess optimization, and regulatory aspects for enzymes used in pharma/cosmetics is a plus.

The project will focus on:

  • Discovery of new microbial sources of enzymes (bioprospecting)

  • Characterization and optimization of enzyme activity

  • Scaling up production from lab to pilot or industrial level

  • Application validation in cosmetic and pharma formulations

Type of partner sought:

  • SME, RTO, or industrial partner with capabilities in enzyme production

  • Experience in fermentation, bioprocessing, and downstream purification

  • Willing to co-develop processes within an EU-funded collaborative framework**)**

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