Sustainability for Food and Health - Industry Partnerships
For over 20 years, iBET has established a strong collaboration track record with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies globally.
Bridging the gap academia-industry
At iBET, we bridge the gap between academia and industry through collaborative R&D programs.
We are committed to maximizing knowledge creation and transfer, delivering value to our partners, the market and society.
How we can support our Industry Partners
iBET’s Sustainability for Food & Health Area can support and guide R&D projects from conception to clinical application. Through our comprehensive R&D pipeline, we leverage our expertise in natural bioactives to translate their potential into solutions that enhance consumer well-being and promote economic circularity.
Here is how we can support various industries:
Agri-food Industry
Provide support in the development of functional foods through the evaluation of their health benefits, valorization of food industry wastes by-products by developing high-value ingredients based on natural bioatives (promoting sustainability), and ensure high sensorial and safety quality standards of food products.
Cosmetic Industry
Enhancement of formulations with natural and bioactive ingredients and explore new bioactives with beneficial effects on skin health.
Nutraceutical Industry
Explore new bioactives with potential therapeutic applications; and improve the development of new nutraceuticals by utilizing green technologies of extraction, purification and microencapsulation.
Our collaboration with iBET is built on mutual expertise and innovation, combining scientific excellence with practical industrial applications. Their multidisciplinary approach and technical support elevate our projects, driving quality, food safety, and process optimization. With iBET’s reliable partnership, we merge knowledge and teamwork to overcome challenges, transform ambitious ideas into results, and strengthen Sovena’s R&D activities.
Luis Aparicio
Corporate Quality & Food Safety Director - Sovena Group
iBET has demonstrated a standard of excellence, combining scientific rigor with a remarkable ability to collaborate with industry. The partnership established with Ascenza highlights the decisive contribution of biotechnology and applied research in overcoming complex challenges, driven by highly motivated teams in the pursuit of innovative and sustainable solutions. This approach is guided by a clear focus on value creation, transforming knowledge into tangible impact, strengthening competitiveness, and promoting responsible development within the sector.
Josué Clemente
Innovation Manager - ASCENZA Portugal
Interested in working with us in Sustainability for Food & Health R&D?
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