As we close 2025, we would like to thank our partners and clients for the trust placed in Innventik. We look forward to 2026 with enthusiasm, ready to continue delivering innovative solutions in polymers, elastomers, and sustainable processes & technologies —together.
All the best!
Madrid, Spain, December 19, 2025.

Presented by Dr. Walter Ramirez at the IISRP AGM 2025

At the IISRP Annual General Meeting 2025 held in Ireland, Innventik’s Managing Partner and co-Founder, Dr. Walter Ramirez, delivered a keynote presentation on the pressing need for sustainable transformation in the rubber and elastomer industry. The session, titled “Driving the Rubber and Elastomer Industry Towards Sustainability: Materials, Processes, and Products”, outlined Innventik’s vision and actionable strategies for building a more responsible and future-ready industry.

The Call for Sustainability in Rubber & TPE

Global climate targets and policy frameworks such as China’s 2030–2060 climate roadmap and the European Union’s Green Deal are reshaping industrial practices. Companies across Asia, Europe, and North America are under pressure to adopt greener materials, improve energy efficiency, and integrate circular practices into their operations. Against this backdrop, Innventik outlined six key sustainability drivers:

• Biobased Renewable Feedstocks

• New Process Technologies

• Sustainable New Products

• Circularity & Recycling

• Digital Transformation

• Call to Action for Strategic Alignment

Enabling Sustainable Innovation

Dr. Ramirez presented breakthrough developments such as Innventik’s Plug-Flow Pre-Polymerization Reactor, ((Patent ES 2983867 B2) and international PCT filing (PCT/MX2025/050031), which enables the conversion of traditional batch processes into highly efficient continuous operations. This innovation improves reaction kinetics, reduces gel formation, minimizes color/yellowness, and shortens cycle times—delivering superior product quality and lower environmental impact.

Digital Intelligence for Sustainable Production

The presentation also introduced HYPPOS, Innventik’s real-time material tracking and analytics platform designed to optimize process performance. With AI-driven predictive modeling, digital twins, and smart traceability, HYPPOS enables manufacturers to reduce emissions, prevent off-spec production, and boost operational efficiency—key elements in meeting ESG goals.

Materials of the Future

Highlighting materials innovation, the presentation showcased sustainable options such as:

• Kraft Lignin by Ligneasy: a renewable, high-performance filler for rubber and TPE compounds

• PHAs by PHAST: medical-grade biopolymers that are biodegradable, biocompatible, and high-value

• Bio-Butadiene Technologies: new methods using lignocellulosic sugars, 2,3-BDO, and bioethanol to replace fossil-based BD with lower CO₂ footprint

Strategic Priorities for Industry Leaders

Dr. Ramirez emphasized that the path forward demands:

• Adoption of advanced process technologies to improve yield and cut emissions

• Sourcing recycled and renewable raw materials

• Implementing AI-based tools to optimize operations and traceability

• Aligning policy, investment, and R&D to scale sustainable technologies

A Call to Collaborate

Innventik’s mission is clear: to empower the polymer and advanced materials industry with sustainable engineering, advanced technology, and expert consulting. Our multi-disciplinary team stands ready to collaborate with forward-thinking partners across the globe.

Santander, Spain. November 25, 2024. Innventik participated in the event “Investment and Business Opportunities in Slovenia” held in Santander. Organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Cantabria and SODERCAN, the event shed light on Slovenia’s robust political, economic, and business environment, emphasizing its role as a highly industrialized country within the European Community. The event offered a comprehensive overview of Slovenia’s trade and investment potential, showcasing the country’s dynamic industrial sectors and its strategic importance as a hub for innovation and growth in Europe. Dr. Walter Ramirez, Managing Director of Innventik S.L. had the privilege of engaging in meaningful discussions with Mr. Robert Krmelj, Ambassador of Slovenia, and his Minister Counselor. These conversations explored opportunities for strategic collaboration in key sectors such as Automotive, Medical, and Healthcare. The exchange highlighted Slovenia’s innovative capabilities and its openness to fostering international business relationships.

A Platform for Collaboration. Events like this are instrumental in building bridges between nations and industries. They enable companies like Innventik to identify synergies and explore new avenues for growth and innovation. We extend our gratitude to the Chamber of Commerce of Cantabria and SODERCAN for organizing this impactful event and for their hospitality. Innventik remains committed to pursuing partnerships that drive progress and deliver value to all stakeholders.
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In today’s industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainability is no longer optional. Chemical and Polymer companies across the globe are striving to reduce their environmental impact, driven by both regulatory pressures and consumer demand for greener solutions. However, one of the biggest challenges remains: how to balance sustainability with functionality and cost-competitiveness. This delicate equilibrium is essential for long-term success, especially in sectors such as chemicals, polymers, and advanced materials.

At Innventik, we specialize in providing engineering and consulting services that help companies overcome this challenge. By offering innovative solutions that integrate sustainable practices without compromising on performance or cost-efficiency, we empower our clients to meet both their operational and environmental goals. Here’s how we do it.

1. Designing Sustainable Processes without Sacrificing Functionality

The challenge for most industries lies in adopting sustainable technologies that still deliver the performance and functionality their markets demand. At Innventik, our engineering expertise is centered around designing processes that meet or exceed the quality standards set by traditional methods, while drastically reducing the carbon footprint and resource consumption. We focus on:

• Process Optimization: Enhancing energy efficiency and reducing waste by redesigning process flows, choosing advanced materials, and integrating renewable energy sources.
• Raw Material Substitution: Identifying eco-friendly alternatives to traditionally used materials. For example, shifting from petrochemical-based polymers to bio-based alternatives can maintain functionality while improving sustainability metrics.

2. Cost-Competitiveness through Process Innovation

A common concern when transitioning to sustainable practices is the perception that it will increase costs. However, with the right strategies, sustainability can drive cost-competitiveness. At Innventik, we work to identify areas where process improvements can lead to significant cost savings over time. Some of our strategies include:

• Energy Savings: By employing energy-efficient technologies and optimizing heat and mass transfers, we help our clients lower their energy bills, which also reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
• Material Efficiency: Reducing material waste and rethinking how raw materials are used in production ensures that companies not only lessen their environmental impact but also lower their costs in terms of resource input.
• Automation and Digitalization: Implementing advanced control systems and automation can optimize plant performance, reducing both operating costs and environmental impacts.

3. Ensuring Compliance and Meeting Regulatory Requirements

Sustainability is becoming increasingly codified in regulations across the globe. Companies that fail to meet these evolving standards face penalties, fines, and reputational damage. Innventik’s consulting services include comprehensive compliance assessments, ensuring that our clients stay ahead of the regulatory curve. We offer:

• Regulatory Consulting: Helping companies navigate the complex and often changing landscape of environmental regulations, from emissions standards to waste management.
• Sustainable Certification Assistance: Guiding companies through the process of obtaining sustainability certifications, such as ISO 14001, which can enhance their credibility and marketability.

4. Innovation in Product Design for Sustainability

For many companies, especially in chemicals and advanced materials, product design is a major focus. The challenge is to develop new products that are not only functional but also environmentally friendly and economically viable. At Innventik, we have decades of experience in new product development and process design, having worked with industry leaders to create innovative solutions in elastomers, polymers, and specialty chemicals. Innventik’s approach includes:

• Lifecycle Assessments (LCA): Understanding the environmental impact of a product from raw material extraction through end-of-life helps us make informed decisions about product design and manufacturing processes.
• Circular Economy Practices: Designing products with end-of-life reuse or recyclability in mind. We assist in creating processes where materials can be repurposed, closing the loop and reducing waste.

5. Concrete Examples of How Innventik Supports Companies

Innventik has supported various companies in achieving the balance between sustainability, functionality, and cost-effectiveness. For instance:

• Reducing Emissions in Polymer Production: We helped a global polymer manufacturer reduce its emissions by 30% while maintaining the quality of its products, enabling them to achieve competitive pricing in global markets.
• Energy-Efficient Plant Designs: For a chemical manufacturer, we redesigned their production plant with energy-efficient systems that cut their operating costs by 15%, while meeting all sustainability and regulatory requirements.

Achieving the Balance with Innventik:

The challenge of balancing sustainability with functionality and cost-competitiveness is real but solvable. At Innventik, we understand that each company’s path to sustainable innovation is unique. That’s why we offer customized solutions that address your specific needs, whether it’s optimizing processes, designing new sustainable products, or ensuring regulatory compliance.

If you’re looking to scale up your operations while integrating the most advanced and sustainable practices, contact us at Innventik. Let us help you meet today’s challenges and build a greener, more competitive future.

Madrid, August 30, 2024. At Innventik Engineering and Consulting, we specialize in driving business growth by identifying new opportunities and designing sustainable products, processes, and chemical plants (pilot, semi-industrial, industrial).

🔍 What We Offer:

• Engineering Services for Sustainable Process Design: We design (FEL1, FEL2, FEL3 Engineering) and perform Process Assessments to improve processes that are not only efficient but also environmentally friendly.
• Strategic Business Opportunities: Identifying the best paths forward to maximize your business’s potential for differentiation, identifying customers and applications for your products or technologies.
• Tailored Engineering & Technology Packages: Custom solutions that speed up your journey from concept to market in Polymers, Rubber, Elastomers, Plastics, and Materials Science.
• Global Reach: Partnering with companies worldwide to bring innovative technologies, products, and services to market.

💡 Why Innventik? Our team of experts and global network combine deep industry knowledge with cutting-edge technology and engineering to deliver results that are both innovative and sustainable. We believe in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to help our clients in the chemical and polymer industry to stay ahead in a competitive market.

Ready to take your business to the next level? Let’s connect and explore how Innventik can support your journey toward success!

Dr. Walter Ramirez
Email: walter@innventik.com
Mobile: +34-628859711
www.innventik.com

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Madrid. June 13, 2024. At Innventik Engineering we design new plants (pilot, semi-industrial, and industrial) for chemical, and polymer processes, around the world, at the best quality/cost ratio, and record time.

Front End Loading (FEL) is a phased approach to project definition used in Engineering Projects and Risk Management:

CONCEPTUAL ENGINEERING (FEL1).
Deliverables: The previous studies and minimum design documents that are developed to ensure the level of definition of the project in line with the accuracy range of the class 4 economic estimate (-30%/+50%)

BASIC ENGINEERING (FEL2).
Deliverables: The minimum design documents to ensure the level of definition of the project in line with the accuracy range of the class 3 economic estimate (-20%/+40%)

EXTENDED BASIC ENGINEERING (FEL3).
Deliverables: The extended Basic and Front-End Engineering documents, minimum design to ensure the level of definition of the project in line with the accuracy range of the class 2 economic estimate (-10%/+10%), before Detail Engineering and Construction.

SPECIAL STUDIES.
It is recommended that the following studies be carried out for the Extended Basic Engineering phase.
– HAZOP – Hazard and Operability Analysis
– EIS – Environmental Impact Study
– SIL – Safety Integrity Level
– Quantitative Risk Analysis
– Soil Study
– Topographic survey and/or bathymetry studies
-Noise studies
– Hydrology studies

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Madrid, May 15, 2024. Innventik has established collaborations with companies, technology centers, and universities to generate “New Venture Pilot Projects”, by exploring potential commercial exploitation of their know-how, technologies, products, services, or solutions. In today’s dynamic business landscape, innovation is the cornerstone of success. Companies striving to stay ahead recognize the need to constantly explore new avenues, harness emerging technologies, and seize untapped opportunities. In this pursuit, collaboration becomes key, and that’s where Innventik steps in with its groundbreaking New Venture Creation Initiative.

Pioneering Collaboration for Innovation

Innventik pioneers a collaborative approach, bridging the gap between companies, technology centers, and universities to ignite innovation. The core of this initiative lies in creating New Venture Pilot Projects, aimed at exploring the commercial potential of existing know-how, technologies, products, services, or solutions.

A Strategic Evaluation Framework

Central to the initiative is the Quick Assessment process, a structured framework designed to swiftly evaluate the feasibility and potential of each project. This assessment covers critical aspects including Market, Business, Technology, and Strategy, providing stakeholders with valuable insights to make informed decisions.

Unveiling the Deliverables

The deliverables from Innventik’s Quick Assessment are comprehensive and insightful:

• Business Assessment: From basic business cases to pitch presentation decks, every aspect of the business model is meticulously analyzed.
• Technology Intelligence Assessment: Key technologies, competitive solutions, and patent landscapes are scrutinized to uncover strategic advantages.
• Market Assessment: Segmentation analysis, customer value understanding, and feedback collection provide crucial market insights.
• Strategy Assessment: Strategic planning, scenario mapping, and collaboration options empower stakeholders with a clear roadmap for success.

Unlocking Strategic Value

The benefits of Innventik’s initiative are manifold:

• Evaluation of Potential: Stakeholders gain a deep understanding of the project’s attractiveness and feasibility.
• Creation of Strategic Value: New ventures emerge as strategic sources of revenue generation and international prestige.
• Decision-Making Support: Informed decisions on whether to proceed to the Formation Stage are facilitated.
• Preliminary Customer Feedback: Initial insights from target segments aid in refining strategies.
• Fundamental Elements Generation: Crucial elements for identifying incentives, funding, and collaborations are generated.
• Team Empowerment: Training in New Ventures creation equips teams with the skills needed for success.

Shaping the Future of Innovation

Innventik’s New Venture Creation Initiative is not just about generating ideas—it’s about transforming them into tangible, market-ready ventures. By fostering collaboration, leveraging expertise, and providing strategic guidance, this initiative is shaping the future of innovation, one venture at a time.

Join the Innovation Revolution

Are you ready to revolutionize innovation and unlock the full potential of your ideas? Partner with Innventik today and embark on a journey of discovery, collaboration, and success. Together, let’s pioneer the future of innovation.

Madrid, May 15, 2024.