Bioplix R&D&I - Transformation Solutions

Bioplix is a startup that develops technologies based on marine-based polymers for applications in agribusiness and other industrial segments. The company is located in the Business Incubator of the Biotechnology Center of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS, Brazil. The focus of Bioplix is to conduct R&D and obtain edible coatings that increase the shelf life of fruits and vegetables, reducing food waste and associated financial losses. This activity is relevant to climate change since reducing food waste effectively mitigates environmental impacts. In addition to its work on edible coatings, Bioplix has an E.S.G. activity characterized by ecological, social, and governance responsibility. The company seeks to develop biodegradable, biocompatible, and antimicrobial technologies, contributing to the sustainability of agribusiness and other industrial sectors. Bioplix has a technological portfolio of other potential formulations applicable in different areas, including seed treatment, fertilizers with the controlled nutrient release, antiviral coatings for materials and surfaces, and other materials and supplies with biodegradable and antimicrobial properties. Bioplix’s technologies are biodegradable, reducing environmental pollution and waste disposal in landfills. The company’s commitment to developing socially and environmentally responsible solutions contributes to constructing a more sustainable future. Bioplix’s activities in agribusiness and other industrial segments align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, such as zero hunger, responsible consumption and production, and climate action.