RIVCircular Matchmaking Platform

1 Feb 2025 – 31 Jan 2026

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Bassam Damaj

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Veos Pharmaceuticals, SL

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

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We develop ThymoTropin™, the first natural myostatin-regulating ingredient clinically proven to support strength, mobility, and independence in aging.

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Veos Pharmaceuticals, SL

Veos Pharmaceuticals, SL

SME / Start-Up / Spin-Off

Madrid, Spain

Veos Pharmaceuticals is a science-driven cleantech and biotech company developing nature-based solutions for soil regeneration, water purification, and emissions reduction. Our flagship platform, OliQuell™, upcycles olive waste into a mineral-enhanced formulation that reduces CH₄ and H₂S emissions, improves oxygenation, and removes heavy metals and agrochemical residues from water systems. Headquartered in Madrid and profitable since 2024, Veos Pharma is a MassChallenge finalist and active in collaborations with PepsiCo, Bayer, Syngenta, UPL and leading EU innovation platforms. We hold IP across the EU, US, and Canada, with full regulatory clearance for use in agriculture and wastewater. We are seeking consortium partners across Horizon Europe and RIV-Circular to scale impact in circular bioeconomy, industrial decarbonization, and climate-smart agri-waste applications.
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About me

Dr. Bassam Damaj is a biotech entrepreneur and pharmaceutical innovator with over 25 years of experience building science-based ventures.
He has founded 7 companies, led 3 IPOs, and raised over $500M across the U.S., EU, and MENA.

As CEO of Veos Pharmaceuticals, he leads the development of ThymoTropin™, the first natural and clinically validated myostatin regulator, designed to combat sarcopenia by preserving muscle growth, strength, and endurance in aging populations.

His expertise spans biotechnology, functional ingredients, clinical development, and global strategic partnerships — with a focus on healthy aging and longevity.

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Skills

  • iotech innovation and venture development
  • Cleantech product scaling and deployment
  • Circular economy and sustainability strategy
  • IP creation, patent filing, and licensing deals
  • Regulatory strategy for GRAS and EFSA markets
  • Fundraising and global strategic partnerships
  • Product commercialization and go-to-market
  • R&D leadership in natural health solutions
  • Multinational health and climate project design
  • Functional Ingredient Innovation
  • Biotech R&D Strategy
  • Myostatin Pathway Science
  • Aging, Sarcopenia, and Mobility Health
  • GMP Ingredient Supply Chain
  • Healthspan & Longevity Product Development

Interests

  • Nature-based emission reduction platforms
  • Horizon Europe collaboration opportunities
  • Heavy metal removal from wastewater systems
  • Methane and H₂S reduction in agri systems
  • EU Green Deal-aligned innovation projects
  • Bio-based alternatives to synthetic inputs
  • Environmental biotech and global scale-up
  • Healthy Aging & Preventive Health
  • Clinical Innovation in Muscle Preservation
  • Ingredient Integration into Local Brands
  • Regulatory Support & FFC Enablement
  • Cross-border Licensing and Co-development
  • Evidence-Based Nutrition & Bioactives
  • artnering with JCROs, CDMOs & D2C Platforms
  • Collaborating with Pharma & Supplement Leaders

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Region

Madrid Region (ES)

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