We are proud to announce that SurfACT, a spin-off company originating from iBB, has been awarded the Industrial Innovation Award at The Cosmetic Victories 2026.
This prestigious international event, dedicated to excellence in cosmetics, focused this year on the theme “Scientific progress powering sustainability in the cosmetics sector.”
The recognition of SurfACT by a distinguished industrial jury, composed of leading global companies such as L’Oréal, Chanel, Estée Lauder, Shiseido, and LVMH, highlights the growing impact of science-driven innovation in advancing a more sustainable cosmetics industry.
Born from research developed at iBB, SurfACT exemplifies how cutting-edge biotechnology can be translated into real-world industrial solutions. The company is developing sustainable, multifunctional biosurfactants derived from circular bio-resources.
SurfACT is led by Nuno Faria (manager and co-founder) and Joana Almeida (co-founder), alongside a dedicated team committed to advancing sustainable innovation in the cosmetics sector.