BIOWEG is a German biotechnology company developing high-performance, bio-based alternative ingredients.
Using fermentation, biotechnology, and green chemistry, BIOWEG transforms renewable feedstocks into functional ingredients for industries including cosmetics, agriculture, and home care. Its solutions are designed to deliver the performance industry needs while enabling a scalable transition toward circular, biodegradable materials.
BIOWEG’s core innovation is a bacterial biocellulose platform produced through precision fermentation, utilizing waste and side streams from the food industry as circular feedstocks. By combining fermentation, material science, molecular simulations, and green chemistry, BIOWEG can produce high-performance, biodegradable ingredients that replicate the functional roles of fossil polymers—such as texture, stability, and sensory performance in personal care products and beyond.
L’AcceleratOR will help to identify and test use cases for new markets, as part of L’Oréal commitment to source over 75% of nature or from recycled materials in formula.