On 14–15 October 2026, the SMACC+ project was disseminated during COSMETIC 360, the international trade fair dedicated to innovation in the cosmetics and fragrance industry.
Organised by Cosmetic Valley and held at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, the event brought together industry professionals, companies, start-ups and research organisations to explore emerging trends, technological advances and new opportunities for collaboration across the sector.
COSMETIC 360 provides a platform for showcasing innovations and encouraging knowledge exchange across the cosmetics and fragrance value chain. By connecting industrial stakeholders with researchers and technology developers, the event supports the exploration of new approaches to product development, ingredients and sustainable innovation.
Presenting SMACC+ and Exploring New Opportunities for Collaboration
During the event, Giovana Colucci from Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (Portugal) disseminated the SMACC+ project, introducing its objectives and its approach to advancing sustainable biotechnology and the development of bioactive compounds for relevant stakeholders present at the fair.
Her participation helped raise awareness of the project among stakeholders in the cosmetics sector and provided an opportunity to establish connections with potential partners and explore possibilities for future collaboration. These exchanges can contribute to strengthening links between scientific research and industrial applications, helping identify potential synergies between biotechnology and the evolving needs of the cosmetics industry.
Advancing Sustainable Biotechnology for the Cosmetics Sector
SMACC+ brings together partners from academia, research and industry to advance the development of bioactive compounds and environmentally friendly biotechnological solutions. By combining complementary scientific and technical expertise, the project seeks to support innovation while promoting more sustainable approaches to biotechnology.
The cosmetics sector offers an important context for exploring the potential applications of these developments. As the industry continues to explore innovative ingredients and more sustainable production approaches, collaboration between research organisations and industrial stakeholders can help bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and practical applications.
Participation in COSMETIC 360 provided SMACC+ with an opportunity to increase the project's visibility and connect with stakeholders who may contribute to future exchanges and cooperation.
About SMACC+
Co-funded under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Interreg Atlantic Area programme, SMACC+ has a total budget of €2.8 million, of which €2.1 million is co-financed by the ERDF.
The project represents a strategic collaboration across nine European partners, combining expertise from academia, research institutions, and industry. The academic and research partners include Universidade de Vigo (Lead Partner, Spain), University College Dublin (Ireland), La Rochelle Université (France), Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias – ITC (Spain), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (Portugal), and University of Galway (Ireland), Algae For Future - A4F (France) and Alga Biologics (Ireland) and Finnova Foundation (Spain). Additionally, this project counts with the support from its associated partners: Xunta de Galicia, Cosmetic Valley, Cantabria Labs, Aqualgae and Cabildo de Gran Canaria. Together, these partners integrate complementary scientific, technical, and industrial expertise to advance sustainable bioactive compound development and eco-friendly biotechnology solutions.
Learn more about the project and its activities through the SMACC+ communication channels.
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