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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Biotechnology |
| Founded | July 2017 |
| Founders | Brian Jester, Efthimia Lioliou |
Key people | Brian Jester (CEO, CSO), Efthimia Lioliou (COO) |
| Products | Bio-based textile dyes |
| Website | synovance |
Synovance is a French biotechnology company that develops bio-based dyes for industrial applications, particularly in the textile sector.[1] Founded in 2017, the company uses synthetic biology to engineer microorganisms that convert industrial waste into high-value pigments.[2]
History
[edit]Synovance was founded in 2017 by Brian Jester and Efthimia Lioliou following research into bacterial epigenetics.[3] It was incubated at Genopole in Évry and later participated in programs at Station F in Paris.[1]
In 2024, Synovance was selected for the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator program, receiving €2 million in funding to scale its bio-based dye platform.[4]
Technology
[edit]Synovance engineers microbial systems that ferment sugars derived from waste materials—such as molasses—to produce dyes.[5] These biotechnological processes aim to provide alternatives to petroleum-based chemical dyes, avoiding harmful substances such as aniline and hydrogen cyanide.[2]
Products
[edit]The company’s primary offering is a bio-manufactured indigo dye intended for denim production.[5] The dye is chemically identical to synthetic indigo but produced using microbial fermentation instead of petrochemistry.[1] Synovance is also developing additional bio-based colorants including red, green, azure, pink, and purple for use in cosmetics, textiles, and coatings.[1]
Facilities
[edit]Synovance operates a pilot-scale facility in Bry-sur-Marne, France, with a fermentation capacity of 1,000 liters.[3] Plans for future expansion include scaling production capacity by fortyfold to meet growing demand for sustainable dyes.
Collaborations
[edit]The company collaborates with denim manufacturer Pure Denim (Italy) to validate its dyeing technology under industrial conditions.[5] Synovance is also exploring reduced-water dyeing methods as part of ongoing efforts to support circular manufacturing practices.
Recognition
[edit]Synovance was a finalist in the "Sustainability & Greentech" category at the LVMH Innovation Awards 2024.[6] The company has been profiled in several independent publications for its contribution to sustainable materials innovation.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Synovance". Viva Technology. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ a b c "Why Synovance and Sonovia's dyeing methods can trigger change". The Spin-Off. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ a b "Synovance Eurogia Deck" (PDF). Eurogia. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Synovance wins EIC Accelerator funding". Evolution Europe. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ a b c "Denim Dyeing Set for Disruption by Synovance's Bio-Produced Pigments". Texfash. 2024-04-08. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Aectual, Jikantechno, Synovance: what are these LVMH Innovation Awards 2024 finalists bringing to market?". Formes de Luxe. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
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