Engineering performance materials in symbiosis with nano-sized artisans.
We are BUILDING A
TEChnology to accelerate the production of high quality nanocellulose
and leapfrog harmful materials in
the textile industry.
We arE BUILDING A TECHNOLOGY TO ACCELERATE THE PRODUCTION OF HIGH QUALITY NANOCELLULOSE AND LEAPFROG HARMFUL MATERIALS IN THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY.
Our purpose
For centuries, humanity has looked to nature for inspiration, marveling at its ability to solve complex problems with elegance and efficiency.
Driven by our conviction that microorganisms hold the key to solving our era’s most pressing environmental challenges, we are building automated and efficient systems around microbes to provide sensuous, high-quality biomaterials to the world.
Introducing NanoTwine™
Our technology, NanoTwine™, represents the foundation of our ultimate goal, integrating nature’s own genius, material science, microbiology and engineering. NanoTwine transforms nutrients from food industry waste into fine nanocellulose sheets. These sheets are then crafted into high-quality, sensuous biomaterials.
The process
1. Upcycling Abundant Food Waste
Using food waste as feedstock for our microbes.
2. Fermentation
Growing nano-cellulose through a fermentation process.
3. Harvesting and Processing
Harvesting, purifying, and coloring the nano-cellulose.
4. Finishing
Functionalizing and finishing the material with a plastic-free coating.
Our team
Lidia Kuti
Co-Founder & CEO
Reka Varga
Co-Founder & CTO
Almos Domonkos Kuti
Co-Founder & COO
Viktor Heirich
Automation manager
Dheanda Absharina
Microbiologist
Leticia Kuti
Creative designer
Our drive
We envision a future where the intersection of biotechnology, engineering and material science transforms the fabrics of our world. Where environmental and social problems associated with outdated material manufacturing practices are replaced with ethical, captivating materials designed and fabricated by nature. Through innovation and collaboration, we are committed to transforming the industry, one low-impact biomaterial at a time.
To build something extraordinary, we need a team of exceptional people.
Co-financed by the European Union
Women TechEU is an EU scheme funded under the Horizon European Innovation Ecosystems (EIE) Work Programme and supporting early stage, deep tech startups founded and led by women.
In two years, the consortium will launch 4 calls for women led startups.
Smobya has been handpicked from 820 applicants for the first Women TechEU cohort and received € 75k grant money, mentoring, while attending tailored workshops and training.
The initiative complements activities funded under the EIC, paving the way for the participation of women-led start-ups in future EIC calls.
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