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The PROSPLIGN project - PROSPecting natural LIGNin biodiversity towards unlocking value-added bioactive motifs and molecules - is a European funded Research and Innovation Action valorising lignin for the pharma, cosmetics and fragrance markets.
🎉 PROSPLIGN is excited to join EuBioNet, Europe's bioeconomy innovation network connecting researchers, innovators and industry leaders.
As part of the network, we're
October 2, 2026 at 11:52 AM
🌱 PROSPLIGN is at #IFIB2026 in Rome!
We’re bringing our work on lignin bioprospecting to the International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy, connecting with researchers, industry and bioeconomy stakeholders.
October 1, 2026 at 6:57 AM
💡 Last week, PROSPLIGN joined #EWLP2026 in Vienna. 🇦🇹

🔬 PhD researcher MSc Austėja Kazanavičiūtė from project partner University of Helsinki presented a poster on β-etherases and lignin samples.

🌱 Sharing research, exchanging knowledge and exploring lignin valorisation. 🤝

#PROSPLIGN #Lignin
September 30, 2026 at 10:43 AM
PROSPLIGN is heading to the 17th European Workshop on Lignocellulosics and Pulp! 🌱🔬
From 21–24 September, our partner UH will join researchers and experts exploring the latest developments across lignocellulosic biomass.
September 15, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Can lignin-derived compounds help replace fossil-based materials? 🌱
In cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, bio-based alternatives need to meet demanding standards for performance, quality and safety.
September 10, 2026 at 10:01 AM
With exciting advancements, ongoing laboratory breakthroughs and an active conference schedule, the momentum behind PROSPLIGN continues to build across Europe!

Stay up to date with our latest
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Stay tuned here for our most recent discoveries, upcoming events, and insights.
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August 25, 2026 at 11:56 AM
True innovation goes hand-in-hand with environmental responsibility. 🌍

Beyond unlocking bioactive molecules, PROSPLIGN integrates rigorous Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and safety evaluations to ensure measurable ecological benefits.

Read more: prosplign.eu #LifeCycleAssessment #Sustainability
August 20, 2026 at 9:28 AM
"Curious about how Bio-Organic Pharming transforms an abundant natural biopolymer into high-value market ingredients? 🧬

We’ve answered your top questions about our methodology and applications over on our site.

Take a look: prosplign.eu/faq/ #CircularEconomy #Innovation"
August 18, 2026 at 2:42 PM
"Looking forward to this October! Our partners are gearing up for IFIB 2026 to discuss industrial biotechnology, circular solutions and sustainable chemistry. 🔬🌱

Will you be attending in October? Let us know if you'd like to connect with our team! #IFIB2026 #Biotech"
August 13, 2026 at 9:09 AM
🌳 Breakthrough science requires extraordinary collaboration.

👉 The PROSPLIGN consortium brings together top-tier academic institutions, research centers, and industry experts across Europe, spanning specialised knowledge in enzymology, biomass processing, analytical chemistry and green technology.
August 11, 2026 at 7:52 AM
🧪 Traditional lignin depolymerisation methods often rely on harsh conditions that destroy its native chemical functionality and potential for bioactivity.

At PROSPLIGN, we are taking a different route.
Project – Prosplign
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August 5, 2026 at 1:31 PM
🟢By developing cutting-edge methodologies, we aim to unlock value-added 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and fragrance industries, leveraging lignin’s natural abundance and biodiversity.
July 28, 2026 at 11:52 AM
📅 We are planning to attend 𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗕 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 this October -the forum that brings together global stakeholders from startups, companies, universities, and research centers to discuss advances in industrial biotechnology and bio-based solutions, emphasizing sustainability and the circular bioeconomy.
July 22, 2026 at 7:05 AM
✔️ We have one more year to go and! Contact us here if you want to learn more about our work! prosplign.eu/contact-us/
Contact Us – Prosplign
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July 21, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Are you on LinkedIn too? Because the PROSPLIGN project is! If you want to follow us on that social media platform please click on our project page below and do so!
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July 8, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Video reminder - Take a look into our project video where you can get a glimpse of the work we have been doing the past 2 plus years of running! www.youtube.com/@PROSPLIGN
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July 6, 2026 at 8:06 AM
So far the PROSPLIGN partners have attended more that 30 events where they networked, met with peers in their respected fields and discussed with the participants what our #lignin #valorisation project is about!
News – Prosplign
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July 1, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Women now make up 52.5% of the science and technology workforce across the EU in 2025!

That's an increase of over 9.3 million women in the field compared to 10 years ago.
June 30, 2026 at 10:01 AM
What is a bioactive compound?

#Bioactive #compounds can be defined as nutrients and nonnutrients present in the food matrix (vegetal and animal sources) that can produce physiological effects beyond their classical nutritional properties.

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Exploring the Bioactivity Potential of Lignin - The PROSPLIGN Project
YouTube video by PROSPLIGN
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June 23, 2026 at 3:27 AM
What is the process of bioprospecting referring to?
Bioprospecting refers to the search for and discovery of new biological resources that have potential commercial or industrial applications.
June 15, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Take a look into our project video where you can get a glimpse of the work we have been doing the past 2 plus years of running! www.youtube.com/@PROSPLIGN
PROSPLIGN
The PROSPLIGN project – PROSPecting natural LIGNin biodiversity towards unlocking value-added bioactive motifs and molecules – is a European-funded Research and Innovation Action project. The project...
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June 10, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Our partners at Magfi are attending the next two days one of the leading bioeconomy events of the year- Bio Innovations Europe. Touch base with Filippo Giancarlo Martinelli to learn all about our innovative project!
Learn more 👉 www.bioinnovationseurope.com
Bio Innovations Europe | 10-11 June 2026
The only event dedicated to scaling industrial biomanufacturing in Europe
www.bioinnovationseurope.com
June 9, 2026 at 5:27 AM
🙏 This goes out with gratitude to all of our #superhero #researchers working in our project and all the other research done across Europe!

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What's your scientific superpower? | European Research Executive Agency (REA)
What researchers think their real superpower is >> We asked them this question a while ago. Spoiler: it’s not just about methods and data. It’s about the mindset, values and individual skills each ...
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June 4, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Are you interested in seeing the full spectrum of our delivered work in the project? You can navigate all our public deliverables on the official EU repository site on Cordis!

Click the link to get a deeper look into our lignin bioprospecting journey results so far! cordis.europa.eu/project/id/1...
Prospecting natural lignin biodiversity towards unlocking value-added bioactive motifs and molecules | PROSPLIGN | Project | Results | HORIZON | CORDIS | European Commission
Deliverables, publications, datasets, software, exploitable results
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June 2, 2026 at 7:25 AM
📣 The Global Bioeconomy Summit (GBS2026) 2026 in Ireland is open for (pre) registrations!
The purpose of the Summit is to bring together #policy #makers, #industry, #academia, and other
May 27, 2026 at 5:35 AM