Lignovations is a biotechnology startup founded in 2021, based in Austria. The company's slogan, "UNLOCKING THE NATURAL POWER OF LIGNIN," epitomizes its core mission. Lignovations specializes in enabling the industrial use of lignin as a biomaterial platform in high-value applications.
Using patented technology, Lignovations has the capability to transform upcycled biomass lignin into colloidal particles, which serves as a functional ingredient for a variety of consumer products including cosmetics, coatings, packaging, and more. These products have been designed to offer high performance and sustainability.
The company recently secured a significant milestone with a €2.20M Seed Round investment on 04 December 2023. The investment was led by Borregaard and Valnon Holding, notable backers in the biotechnology and sustainable materials space.