Project description
Novel UV Filters that are efficient and safe for humans and the environment
Up to 85 % of all skin cancer cases are related to sun exposure, hence they are preventable. Sunscreens are essential for skin cancer prevention due to their UV filters. The limitations of the current filters include fast degradation, toxicity to humans and the environment, and limited protection time. Roka Furadada in Spain has developed and patented UV Filters that are non-toxic, long-lasting, UV-dose dependent and sustainable as they use lignin as raw material. The company's goal is to make the new sUV Filters the first choice for manufacturers and users. The EU-funded SMART UV project provides support to optimise scalability and synthesis, complete lab tests and obtain cosmetic ingredient certifications to bring the product to market.
Objective
Over 3M new cases of skin cancer occur annually, with 85% related to sun exposure, hence widely preventable. Sunscreens are key players for skin cancer prevention protecting us from the UVR due to their active ingredients: UV filters. Regrettably, existing filters have limitations: Fast degradation; Toxic to humans/sea environment; Limited exposure time; Require combination of multiple filters for full UV spectrum protection. Roka Furadada has developed and patented SMART UV overcoming all those limitations: non-toxic, long-lasting, UVR-dose dependent and eco sustainable (lignin as raw material) promoting circular economy. Our goal is to make SMART UV the first choice for sunscreen manufacturers and users that wish to protect their skin without harming the environment. The EIC Acc will help bring SMART UV to market, optimizing scalability, sustainable synthesis, completing lab tests, and obtaining cosmetic ingredient certifications. Roka expects to breakeven by 2024 with sales of 4M.
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HORIZON.3.1 - The European Innovation Council (EIC)
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HORIZON-EIC-ACC-BF - HORIZON EIC Accelerator Blended Finance
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-EIC-2021-ACCELERATOROPEN-01
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08030 Barcelona
Spain
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