ITENE: Leaders in Packaging, Logistics, and Biotechnology
Based in Valencia, Spain, ITENE is a leading Technological Centre specializing in R&D for packaging, logistics, transport, and mobility. With a mission to generate technological knowledge and deliver value to companies, ITENE provides integrated solutions across the entire supply chain—from raw materials and packaging design to distribution and waste management—while prioritizing sustainability at every step.
ITENE’s advanced facilities span 12,000 m², including 5,000 m² of state-of-the-art laboratories and pilot plants. With plans to expand its headquarters by an additional 1,100 m² and a new 1,928 m² industrial pre-scaling building, ITENE is fully equipped to scale sustainable innovations.
In its Industrial Biotechnology Area, ITENE develops scalable, green solutions for sectors such as chemicals, packaging, agriculture, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and food industries. Through cutting-edge enzyme design and biocatalytic process optimization, ITENE is at the forefront of sustainable biotechnology.
ITENE’s Role in the FLEXIZYME Project
As the Project Coordinator, ITENE plays a vital role in ensuring collaboration across the consortium and managing the successful execution of FLEXIZYME’s ambitious goals. Key Contributions to FLEXIZYME:
- Project Coordination: Leading Work Package 9 (WP9), ITENE oversees the project’s overall management, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment among partners.
- Advancing Biotechnological Processes: ITENE leads Work Package 5 (WP5), focusing on the holistic development and optimization of processes to produce fatty amines from sustainable feedstocks.
- Scaling Up Innovation: ITENE’s expertise in enzyme design, biocatalytic process optimization, and scaling biotechnological technologies to pilot plant levels enables the validation of solutions across various sectors.
ITENE’s contributions to FLEXIZYME demonstrate its commitment to delivering sustainable and scalable solutions that benefit industries and the environment alike. Through collaboration and cutting-edge research, ITENE is helping to build a greener, more innovative future.
Learn more about ITENE’s expertise by checking out their website: https://www.itene.com/