Biodriven Technologies, an IATA-led startup, receives the SECOT Award for Most Impactful Project 2025

The spin-off Biodriven Technologies has received the award for Company with Greatest Impact from SECOT and Repsol Foundation. The award, awarded in this category at the 17th edition of the SECOT 2025 Awards, distinguishes projects with wide scope, scalability and capacity to generate employment. 

Biodriven Technologies is a startup founded by Amparo López, director of the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA), located in the scientific-academic area of the Science Park of the University of Valencia (PCUV) and Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence under the Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), together with the research staff of the Margarita Salas Biological Research Center (CSIC), Auxiliadora Prieto, José Luis García and Eduardo Díaz, in addition to Juan Nogales (CNB-CSIC). This Technology-Based Company (EBT) has been distinguished for its innovative approach to the development of biomaterials capable of transforming key sectors into more sustainable models.

These awards seek to highlight the effort, innovation and social impact of entrepreneurs whose projects have been advised by SECOT Seniors volunteers, recognizing the effort and innovation in the field of sustainable and social entrepreneurship throughout Spain.

Amparo López, director of IATA, along with the rest of the team of Biodriven Technologies, in the delivery of the award to Company with Greatest Impact of SECOT. Photo: IATA

About Biodriven Technologies

Biodriven Technologies is a biotechnology startup born in 2023 as a spin-off of CSIC, with the participation of IATA-CSIC. Its mission is to transform organic waste into compostable and sustainable bioplastics such as PHA, PLA and PBAT through microbial fermentation processes, purification and advanced formulation. This initiative is based on decades of CSIC scientific research in polymer biotechnology and environmental microbiology.

It has a multidisciplinary team that combines knowledge in systems biology, food technology and process chemistry to develop complete solutions: from the production of the biopolymer to its application in final products. They also have the capacity for industrial prototyping (extrusion, 3D printing, injection) and regulatory advice.

Biodriven Technologies, a company in which IATA director Amparo López is involved, has been distinguished for its innovative approach to the development of biomaterials capable of transforming key sectors into more sustainable models

Its products are mainly oriented to sectors such as food, cosmetics and packaging, offering sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics. Its approach promotes the circular economy, using waste as raw material and reducing the environmental footprint. Supported by programs such as COMTE-Innovation and European funding, Biodriven Technologies is positioned as a solid bridge between the science of the CSIC and the industrial market.

About SECOT Awards

Once again, the collaboration between SECOT and Repsol Foundation has highlighted the talent, innovation and social commitment of entrepreneurial projects that are transforming our environment. The 2025 SECOT Awards for Excellence - Repsol Foundation have recognized six exemplary initiatives in sustainability, social impact and female leadership.

SECOT is an association of senior volunteers, professionals, managers and retired entrepreneurs united by the desire to share their experience and knowledge in business management with those who need it. Non-profit, it focuses on supporting entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprises, and the most vulnerable sectors.

Therefore, these awards seek to highlight the effort, innovation and social impact of entrepreneurs whose projects have been advised by SECOT volunteers seniors, recognising the effort and innovation in the field of sustainable and social entrepreneurship throughout Spain.

Sourcee: IATA and CSIC