Imagine a sunscreen that doesn't wash away quickly or harm the ocean's coral reefs. This technology uses a smart shield that only activates based on how much sun you get, making it last longer on the skin. It even uses recycled plant materials like lignin to be kinder to the planet.
Current UV filters degrade quickly, can be toxic to humans and marine life, and often require mixing multiple chemicals to cover the full UV spectrum.
An industrial-scale manufacturing process for encapsulated UV absorbers and functional sunscreen formulations validated through in vivo and in vitro testing.
If you are a sunscreen manufacturer dealing with consumer demand for reef-safe products — this project developed ROKA SMART UV® technology that is non-toxic to the sea environment and uses bio-based raw materials.
If you are a skincare brand dealing with the need for better skin cancer prevention — this project developed a UVR-dose dependent filter that provides long-lasting protection to combat the 3M new skin cancer cases occurring annually.
If you are a chemical supplier dealing with the shift toward circular economy standards — this project developed a sustainable synthesis method using lignin to produce UV absorbers at an industrial scale.
Based on available project data, Roka expects to break even by 2024 with sales of 4M.
Yes, the project demonstrated a multi-kilogram scale pilot for the encapsulation technology and transferred the process to a manufacturing partner.
The project utilizes the patented ROKA SMART UV® technology developed by Roka Furadada.
The project focused on obtaining approval from European regulatory agencies for use in cosmetic products and completed tests for a second candidate molecule.
Based on available project data, the technology provides long-lasting properties and is UVR-dose dependent, overcoming the limited exposure time of existing filters.
The project is led by a single Spanish SME, ROKA FURADADA SL, representing a 100% industry ratio. This lean structure indicates a direct path to commercialization without the typical delays of academic partnerships, focusing entirely on industrial scale-up and regulatory approval.
Contact ROKA FURADADA SL in Spain for licensing of ROKA SMART UV®
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