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Advanced hydroponic system for the cultivation of Acmella oleracea

Summary

Profile Type
  • Technology offer
POD Reference
TOIT20241127001
Term of Validity
27 November 2024 - 27 November 2025
Company's Country
  • Italy
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement with technical assistance
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
An Italian company specializing in the R&D of advanced hydroponic cultivation, tested with this method Acmella oleracea. In this way it can offer added value to products with spilanthol as a highly sought-after active ingredient. This method ensures precise control of nutrients, temperature, and humidity, resulting a plant rich in enhanced active ingredients.
The SME is looking for producers of herbalists products and cosmetic lines to adopt this process for technical agreements.
Full Description
An Italian company specializing in the R&D of advanced hydroponic cultivation, tested with this methodology Acmella oleracea, a tropical plant known for its beneficial and cosmetic properties.
In this way it can offer added value to products with spilanthol (a natural compound with analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging effects) as a highly sought-after active ingredient, called natural botox..
Acmella is cultivated with an innovative hydroponic system that ensures precise control of nutrients, temperature, and humidity, resulting a plant rich in enhanced active ingredients such as spilanthol.
The SME is looking for producers of herbalists products and cosmetic lines to adopt this process for technical agreements.
Advantages and Innovations
This process not only ensures superior quality but also offers numerous advantages:
• High concentration of active ingredients thanks to the controlled environment.
• Consistent purity and quality without the use of pesticides or contaminants.
• Sustainability: Hydroponic cultivation reduces the use of water and soil, respecting the environment.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
TYPE of Partner Sought
1. Cosmetic Sector:
• Companies that produce anti-aging cosmetics, firming creams and natural skincare products
skin care.
• Cosmetic laboratories that research innovative and sustainable active ingredients.
2. Nutraceutical Industry:
• Manufacturers of dietary supplements that enhance botanical ingredients with benefits
for health.
• Companies that develop products for oral health and pain management.
3. Herbalists and phytotherapeutic products:
• Herbal laboratories interested in dried powder for natural products.
• Suppliers of raw materials for herbal teas, capsules and natural products.
4. Innovators in Food & Beverage:
• Companies experimenting with unique botanical ingredients to create functional beverages and
innovative foods

COMPANY OFFERS:
1. High quality raw material:
• Produced with innovative hydroponic techniques that guarantee high standards of
purity and sustainability.
• Constant monitoring to optimize spilanthol concentration.
2. Flexibility in formats:
• Possibility to customize supplies based on customer needs (powder,
fresh, extracted).
3. Open collaboration:
• Opportunities to co-develop new products with interested partners.
Stage of Development
  • Lab tested
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
IPR status
  • Secret know-how

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
COMPANY IS LOOKING FOR early adopters to test the foreign market and evaluate Demand for different product sizes:
1. Dry matter: Dried Acmella powder, ideal for natural supplements and cosmetics.
2. Fresh matter: Flowers and leaves for testing and immediate applications.
3. Active ingredient: Concentrated spilanthol extracts for advanced applications.

The objective is to Identify potential buyers, test the required volumes and collect feedback on quality and applicability of the products.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME <=10
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement with technical assistance

Dissemination

Technology keywords
  • 03004011 - Care, Hygiene, Beauty
Market keywords
  • 05003003 - Surgical implants
  • 05009004 - Plant health
Sector Groups Involved
  • Health
Targeted countries
  • All countries