InnCoCells – Innovative high-value cosmetic products from plants and plant cells
Funding
The project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement no 101000373.
Summary
The InnCoCells project aims to pioneer advanced and eco-friendly methods for producing cosmetic ingredients sourced from underutilized plant resources.
Leveraging cutting-edge techniques like cell cultures, aeroponics, and greenhouse/field cultivation, we will optimize these resources for both profitability and sustainability towards high yields of bioactive compounds. Through pilot-scale production and subsequent extraction/purification processes, we will showcase the viability of at least ten cosmetic ingredients.
Additionally, by using a cascade biorefinery model, we guarantee that byproducts and biowaste are efficiently utilized to extract further bioactive molecules, maximizing resource efficiency. To further ensure economic viability and minimize environmental impact, techno-economic assessment and life cycle analysis will be performed on the proposed processes.
Safety and efficacy of the ingredients will be rigorously evaluated using innovative enzyme-based and cell-based assays, eliminating the need for animal testing.
Partners
Duration
- Start: 1st May 2021
- End: 30th April 2025