The Salinexis project, developed by the University of Leiria and the Oeste region, won the national final of the Poliempreende program. This competition is dedicated to entrepreneurship and aims to promote innovative projects developed in the academic context.
The project proposes a biotechnological solution for the sustainable production of cosmetic ingredients. The innovation focuses on the use of coastal resources from Peniche as raw material for these ingredients.
Salinexis stands out for its focus on sustainability, seeking to responsibly explore the marine resources available on the Portuguese coast. This biotechnological approach represents an alternative to traditional methods of producing ingredients for the cosmetics industry.
The Poliempreende program supports students and higher education institutions in developing business projects, encouraging the transfer of academic knowledge to the market.
