CeNTI has once again been identified as 'Key Innovator' by the European Commission's Innovation Radar. The distinction was awarded for developments, under the BIOMAT Project, on multifunctional bio-based silica particles for different applications.

Led by CeNTI and concluded in 2024, BIOMAT aimed to research and develop advanced polyurethane foams and composites derived from bio-based materials and nanotechnology, targeting the construction, automotive, furniture, and bedding sectors.

Within this framework, the Centre developed sustainable alternatives to conventional silica-based additives, which, in addition to providing enhanced functionalities (such as flame retardancy, repellency, and antimicrobial properties), also contribute to reducing dependence on petroleum-derived products.

This isn't the first time CeNTI has received this distinction. To date, ten innovations have earned the Centre recognition as a 'Key Innovator', reinforcing its position as a European reference in applied research and technological development.

The Innovation Radar is a European Commission initiative aimed at identifying high-potential innovations emerging from EU-funded research Projects.

The BIOMAT Project was funded by the European Union under Horizon 2020 - Research and Innovation Programme.