Project cooperationUpdated on 30 June 2026
Smart Ingredients from Olive Biomass for Wellness & Circular Innovation
Biotech Founder | Circular Innovation & Sustainable Ingredients
Building Across Europe, Portugal
About
CircO is building the next generation of smart bio-based ingredients by unlocking the hidden value of olive oil industry side streams.
At the intersection of circular bioeconomy, healthy ageing, clean beauty and sustainable innovation, CircO transforms underutilised olive side streams into high-performance ingredients designed for the growing wellness economy.
Consumers are increasingly looking for natural, science-backed solutions that support health, longevity and sustainability. At the same time, industries are searching for clean-label ingredients with proven functionality and lower environmental footprints.
CircO bridges these two worlds.
Through a proprietary cascade bioprocessing approach, we convert olive-derived side streams into premium ingredients rich in natural antioxidants, fibres and bioactive compounds for applications in cosmetics, nutraceuticals, animal wellness and future food innovations.
We are not simply recycling waste. We are creating a new category of circular smart ingredients capable of powering the next wave of sustainable consumer products.
Our vision is to position olive-derived bioactives alongside the most recognised ingredients in the wellness and biohacking space, bringing together Mediterranean heritage, cutting-edge biotechnology and circular innovation.
CircO represents a shift from waste management to resource intelligence, where every by-product becomes a source of value, impact and business opportunity.
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