Sustainable packaging addresses the problem of reducing waste, food losses and safety by preventing contamination and chemical degradation and preserving food quality. However, the combination of plastics with components that increase their barrier properties creates low-sustainability materials in which oxygen removal is not guaranteed. In addition, the transparency of the packaging is significantly reduced. In this framework, Bloxy has developed an active and sustainable material that protects food against oxidative processes, by extending the shelf life of food and beverages.
The functional film designed by Bloxy, is environmentally friendly, biodegradable, sustainable and free of any toxicity. It actively removes oxygen from the environment through the biochemical activity of the incorporated proteins. Bloxy's technology will be targeted at food, cosmetics, and drug packaging applications.

EUREKA! VIEW

Investing in Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) ranging from 3 to 5 requires a careful assessment of the potential of the technology and the team. Due to the low maturity of these projects, these projects require a de-risking process to be carried out directly at the University and Research Center. Eureka! TT S.r.l. is the Italian limited responsibility company fully owned by “Eureka! Fund I – Technology Transfer that acts on behalf of the Fund, in providing financial resources to the pre-company, Proof-of-Concept (“POC”) projects, as well as in monitoring the advancement and the results of such investments.

The resources provided by Eureka! are given to the University and Research Center, in order to develop the technology, increase TRL and support the team of the “to-be entrepreneurs” in proving their ideas are sustainable. Successful projects will be then span-out into new start-ups. Eureka! TT can effectively bridge the gap between the need for a market-driven test and a University-like environment.

Multilayer packaging involves the use of multiple materials to form the structure of a package. Nowadays, there are no strategies to treat multilayer films in closed-loop primary recycling schemes; moreover, these post-consumer waste streams are contaminated with food and other impurities, making their cleaning a challenge. In this context, Reflex developed a graphene based adhesive film that enables delamination separation of the different layers and their recycling in a circular economy. In addition, this film prevents oxygen permeability and creates an excellent gas barrier against food spoilage, by leading to the reduction of the number of layers and packaging weight. Reflex’s technology is intended for food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical packaging applications; Reflex prevents gas penetration and deterioration of the packaged product, by guaranteeing its quality and prolonging its 'shelf life'.

EUREKA! VIEW

Investing in Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) ranging from 3 to 5 requires a careful assessment of the potential of the technology and the team. Due to the low maturity of these projects, these projects require a de-risking process to be carried out directly at the University and Research Center. Eureka! TT S.r.l. is the Italian limited responsibility company fully owned by “Eureka! Fund I – Technology Transfer that acts on behalf of the Fund, in providing financial resources to the pre-company, Proof-of-Concept (“POC”) projects, as well as in monitoring the advancement and the results of such investments.

The resources provided by Eureka! are given to the University and Research Center, in order to develop the technology, increase TRL and support the team of the “to-be entrepreneurs” in proving their ideas are sustainable. Successful projects will be then span-out into new start-ups. Eureka! TT can effectively bridge the gap between the need for a market-driven test and a University-like environment.

BEYOND CRIOPURA is the result of a partnership between three CNR institutes, the Institute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials (IPCB), the Institute for Biomolecular Chemistry (ICB) and the Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems (IMM). CrioPurA is a patented technology based on polymeric cryogels that are effective in removing potentially toxic elements such as arsenic, chromium and boron from water. The material is employed for water purification and treatment and for the recovery of high value-added compounds (such as metals, phosphates) to reintroduce into the market, by achieving the circular economy target.

EUREKA! VIEW

Investing in Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) ranging from 3 to 5 requires a careful assessment of the potential of the technology and the team. Due to the low maturity of these projects, these projects require a de-risking process to be carried out directly at the University and Research Center. Eureka! TT S.r.l. is the Italian limited responsibility company fully owned by “Eureka! Fund I – Technology Transfer that acts on behalf of the Fund, in providing financial resources to the pre-company, Proof-of-Concept (“POC”) projects, as well as in monitoring the advancement and the results of such investments.

The resources provided by Eureka! are given to the University and Research Center, in order to develop the technology, increase TRL and support the team of the “to-be entrepreneurs” in proving their ideas are sustainable. Successful projects will be then span-out into new start-ups. Eureka! TT can effectively bridge the gap between the need for a market-driven test and a University-like environment.

ILICO₂SEP (Ionic liquids for CO₂ separation) involves the development of innovative ionic liquids with hydrophobic property suitable for separating CO₂ from gas streams without the need to use aqueous solutions, which is currently one of the crucial technical problems of the emerging solutions. IliCO₂Sep provides a solution for capturing CO₂ from point sources directly on-site (e.g., industrial waste pipes), facilitating biogas/biofuel production and subsequent environmental decarbonization. The goal is to develop and optimize hydrophobic ionic liquids (ILs) and use them as green solvents for CO₂ uptake, increasing the effectiveness of capture. The project involves the optimization of the formulation of ILs and the study on impurity-dependent adsorption efficiency, aging, and simulations with pre-industrial scale trials

EUREKA! VIEW

Investing in Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) ranging from 3 to 5 requires a careful assessment of the potential of the technology and the team. Due to the low maturity of these projects, these projects require a de-risking process to be carried out directly at the University and Research Center. Eureka! TT S.r.l. is the Italian limited responsibility company fully owned by “Eureka! Fund I – Technology Transfer that acts on behalf of the Fund, in providing financial resources to the pre-company, Proof-of-Concept (“POC”) projects, as well as in monitoring the advancement and the results of such investments.

The resources provided by Eureka! are given to the University and Research Center, in order to develop the technology, increase TRL and support the team of the “to-be entrepreneurs” in proving their ideas are sustainable. Successful projects will be then span-out into new start-ups. Eureka! TT can effectively bridge the gap between the need for a market-driven test and a University-like environment.

E-CO₂SYNT (Scalable Electrodes for the CO₂ Reduction and Synthesis of Valuable Products) aspires to the design and production of innovative electrodes for the conversion of carbon dioxide (CO₂), by using renewable electricity into high-value carbon-based chemicals. Such electrodes, when connected to an external source of electricity (such as a photovoltaic panel), enable the generation of fuels (such as ethanol) and chemical precursors (such as syngas and ethylene) from carbon dioxide and water.

EUREKA! VIEW

Investing in Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) ranging from 3 to 5 requires a careful assessment of the potential of the technology and the team. Due to the low maturity of these projects, these projects require a de-risking process to be carried out directly at the University and Research Center. Eureka! TT S.r.l. is the Italian limited responsibility company fully owned by “Eureka! Fund I – Technology Transfer that acts on behalf of the Fund, in providing financial resources to the pre-company, Proof-of-Concept (“POC”) projects, as well as in monitoring the advancement and the results of such investments.

The resources provided by Eureka! are given to the University and Research Center, in order to develop the technology, increase TRL and support the team of the “to-be entrepreneurs” in proving their ideas are sustainable. Successful projects will be then span-out into new start-ups. Eureka! TT can effectively bridge the gap between the need for a market-driven test and a University-like environment.

ALICE "Actuators based on Light sensitive CompositE," aims to develop innovative materials by printing processes to develop a new generation of actuators that can be activated by solar radiation. The idea is to employ them as actuators in photovoltaic applications, by concentrating solar power and solar thermodynamics. Supported by two patents in submission, Alice offers a new class of systems to revolutionize markets and change current paradigms in the field of smart devices, robotics, sensors and actuators.

EUREKA! VIEW

Investing in Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) ranging from 3 to 5 requires a careful assessment of the potential of the technology and the team. Due to the low maturity of these projects, these projects require a de-risking process to be carried out directly at the University and Research Center. Eureka! TT S.r.l. is the Italian limited responsibility company fully owned by “Eureka! Fund I – Technology Transfer that acts on behalf of the Fund, in providing financial resources to the pre-company, Proof-of-Concept (“POC”) projects, as well as in monitoring the advancement and the results of such investments.

The resources provided by Eureka! are given to the University and Research Center, in order to develop the technology, increase TRL and support the team of the “to-be entrepreneurs” in proving their ideas are sustainable. Successful projects will be then span-out into new start-ups. Eureka! TT can effectively bridge the gap between the need for a market-driven test and a University-like environment.

Matteo Mura graduated from Bocconi University in 2014 completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics & Finance. He also holds a Master of Science Degree in Accounting, Financial Management and Control completed in 2016.

After pursuing his university degrees, he started his career as Audit employee for PricewaterhouseCoopers S.p.A., where, after few years, he was promoted as Senior Auditor especially focused on Asset Wealth Management institutions and bank sector.   

Before joining EUREKA!, Matteo was the CFO of Prana Ventures SICAF EuVECA S.p.A. in charge of the Finance and the Administrative department. He is specialized in Finance, Accounting, Administration and relationships with Outsourcers, External Auditors and Authorities.