The OXIPRO consortium gathered in Bergen, Norway, from 13th –15th May 2025, for its final meeting, hosted by the Project Coordinator NORCE. This event marked the culmination of four years of collaborative research in enzyme innovation, supported by stakeholder engagement and cross-sector collaboration. It provided an opportunity to take stock of what the project has achieved, assess its broader significance, and define how its results will carry forward beyond the four-year funding period.   Kick-starting Engagement: Introducing OXIPRO’s Accessible Computational...

  Leitat is pleased to announce the development of a novel enzyme screening platform that represents a significant advancement over commercially available multiwell plates, such as those produced by NUNC®, COSTAR®, and CORNING®.   This newly designed bioreactor introduces several key improvements: It requires less reagent volume while using the same type of enzyme, leading to more cost-efficient and environmentally sustainable testing. The bioreactor is designed for multiple uses, capable of being reused for over ten cycles. This is achievable...

Integrating Enzyme Technologies into EU Policy Frameworks   A new policy brief, Integrating Enzyme Technologies into EU Policy Frameworks, has been published and is now available on Zenodo (https://zenodo.org/records/15148731). Drawing insights from the FNR-16 projects — EnXylaScope, FuturEnzyme, OXIPRO, and RadicalZ — alongside extensive stakeholder and consumer surveys, the brief sets out a clear roadmap for leveraging enzyme innovations to drive Europe’s green and digital transition.   Enzyme technologies are revolutionising industries by providing sustainable, efficient, and non-toxic alternatives to...

Researchers from NORCE Norwegian Research Centre and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland represented the OXIPRO.EU project at the SSbD24 conference from November 10-15, 2024 in Monte Verità, Switzerland. This annual event, which was organized by ETH Zürich, University of Zurich, and EMPA- Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, brought together experts from relevant and diverse fields who are working around the Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) topic.   SSbD is a scientific-technical framework developed by the European Commission´s Joint Research...

Revolutionary Bioprocess Reduces Chemical Use and Energy Consumption, Paving the Way for Greener Textile Manufacturing By Marina Guillén Montalbán The OXIPRO project has developed an innovative biocatalytic process that enhances the sustainability of cotton bleaching, a critical step in textile manufacturing. This breakthrough biobleaching process utilizes carbohydrate-rich wastewaters generated during cotton processing to produce hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) using a carbohydrate oxidase. The hydrogen peroxide-rich wastewater is then employed for bleaching cotton, significantly improving the efficiency and environmental footprint of the...

SB Science Management (SBSM) is a vital partner in the OXIPRO project, bringing decades of expertise in strategic project planning, funding acquisition, and research management. Based in Berlin, Germany, SBSM supports researchers and innovators from all disciplines and regions in navigating the complex world of national and European public funding.   In OXIPRO, SBSM plays a key role by: Leading Work Package 1 to build and engage the OXIPRO stakeholder community through co-creation activities and capacity building. Supporting the environmental...

OXIPRO partners, alongside our sister projects RadicalZ, FuturEnzyme and EnXylaScope invite YOU to join researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to explore the future of enzyme innovation and sustainability in these events.   📅 April 8th – World Café | 🌍 Open discussions on sustainability and innovation 📅 April 9th – Info Day | 🧬 Dive into cutting-edge enzyme research and industry trends 📅 April 10th – Spring School | 📚 Hands-on learning for PhD students & postdocs   Whether you’re...

In the ongoing quest for sustainable solutions, the EC-funded project OXIPRO has made a ground-breaking leap in laundry hygiene. By harnessing the power of enzymes, OXIPRO partners have developed an innovative method that aims to sanitize fabrics effectively without relying on traditional chemical disinfectants. This eco-friendly approach not only promises to revolutionize household laundry but also offers a glimpse into the future of greener cleaning solutions. The Problem with Conventional Laundry Detergents Traditional laundry detergents rely on a mix of...

New Policy Brief from OXIPRO: Advancing Safe and Sustainable by Design for Enzyme-Based Innovations   OXIPRO has published a new policy brief offering critical insights and recommendations for enhancing the EU’s Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework, based on real-world experiences from four enzyme-based innovation cases.   As the EU pushes for greener, safer chemical solutions under its Chemical Strategy for Sustainability, SSbD has emerged as a guiding approach for developing chemicals and materials with minimal harm across their...

Enzyme research is evolving with the integration of computational tools, and at the core of this progress is the OXIPRO project. A key part of this EU-funded initiative is the development of computational platforms designed to support enzyme engineering. These platforms are being developed to make enzyme discovery more accessible and efficient for various industries.   Enzymes play a fundamental role in industrial biotechnology, catalysing reactions that are essential for producing sustainable products, from bio-based detergents to pharmaceutical compounds. However,...

New Research Sheds Light on a Unique Bacterial Enzyme with Industrial Potential   Are you looking for a natural and efficient way to enhance food preservation and personal care products? 🤔 The GECCO Biotech team, in collaboration with the researchers at the University of Groningen, has successfully identified and characterized a bacterial lactoperoxidase, CyanoPOX, that may be the answer!   CyanoPOX is a robust and easily expressed enzyme that offers a promising alternative to mammalian LPOs, which are difficult to produce....

🌍 Rethink, Innovate, Act: A Hands-On Sustainability Event for the Next Generation 🌱   📅 Date: April 8, 2025 📍 Location: Plaza Mayor UAM, c/ Einstein, 7, Fuencarral-El Pardo, 28049 Madrid, Spain ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (GMT+1) 🔗 Register Now – Free Participation, Limited Spaces! Register Here   Are you ready to rethink sustainability and challenge the status quo? Join us for a day of dynamic, interactive discussions at the OXIPRO World Café event in Madrid! Designed...