NOB166® recognised at the Ingenia Startup Awards 2026 for its antimicrobial technology for the food industry

At NOB166®, we are very proud to announce that we are one of the three winning projects of the Ingenia Startup 2026 Awards, organised by the Spanish Federation of Food and Drink Industries (FIAB) and the Food for Life-Spain Technology Platform (PTF4LS), with the collaboration of the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA).

This recognition highlights our contribution to improving food safety through the development of innovative long-lasting antimicrobial protection solutions for surfaces and a visible verification system.

Antimicrobial protection for the food industry

Preventing microbial contamination is an ongoing challenge for the food and beverage industry. Cleaning and disinfection protocols are essential, but once they have been completed, operations resume and, with them, production, handling, movement of personnel and continuous contact with surfaces and materials.

At NOB166®, we develop long-lasting antimicrobial protection solutions designed to complement these protocols and provide additional functionality between cleaning and disinfection cycles.

For surfaces, we offer solutions capable of providing long-lasting antimicrobial protection from 24 hours up to 1 month or 1 year, depending on the surface and application. This provides an additional protective barrier during the period between one cleaning cycle and the next.

For textiles, we offer solutions for uniforms, gowns and other fabrics used by workers, either incorporated during the washing process or applied directly without rinsing. Both provide antimicrobial protection for up to 7 days, while also helping to prevent unpleasant odours and dust mites during textile use.

The use of reusable textiles with long-lasting antimicrobial protection can also contribute, depending on the process and applicable requirements, to reducing the consumption of disposable materials, waste generation and certain operating costs, while supporting the industry’s sustainability objectives.

In addition, our technology can be incorporated into other applications and materials, including packaging, coatings and formulations developed together with manufacturers.

The aim is not to replace standard cleaning, disinfection or washing procedures, but to complement them and reinforce protection against microbial contamination during use and between cycles.

NOB166 among the Ingenia Startup 2026 winners

The eighth edition of the Ingenia Startup Awards received 33 applications, with seven startups selected to present their projects to the Technical Committee.

FIBTRAY Ultratech Solutions, NOB166® and REMOLONAS were ultimately selected as the three winning projects of Ingenia Startup 2026.

On 29 October, we will be at Alibetopías 2026, the innovation event for the Spanish food and beverage industry, where the final Gold, Silver and Bronze classification of the Ingenia Startup Awards will be announced.

Bringing our antimicrobial technology to the food industry

This recognition reinforces our commitment to bringing our antimicrobial technology to different applications across the food industry.

We work alongside companies, manufacturers and technology centres to explore its integration into different materials and processes, adapting each application to the specific requirements of each project.

We would like to thank FIAB, Food for Life-Spain, MAPA and all the organisations and professionals involved in this edition for this recognition.

See you at Alibetopías 2026 on 29 October!