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January ended with an exceptional experience at the S4i event, a promising start for 2025! The third edition of S4i | Science for Industry took place on January 29th and 30th at La Nave and EvoEnzyme was there: 'Where Science meets Industry'! Maria Urbano and Patricia Gómez de Santos were thrilled to share booth with all the companies from the Fundación Parque Científico de Madrid , who also enjoyed this magnificent event. It was a great opportunity to showcase EvoEnzyme's products and services, as well as learn about the work and future projects of other participants! Many thanks to the Fundación Parque Científico de Madrid for providing us with this space, and to the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and BeAble Capital SGEIC SA for their excellent organization. Always committed to driving innovation forward!

WoundSens project as one of the key protagonists at the 2024 closing of EvoEnzyme! Before diving into new experiences in 2025, here's a special mention of the latest activities led by EvoEnzyme for the European WoundSens project. EvoEnzyme tries to maximize every opportunity to continue learning and sharing knowledge through the project and during December participated in two more fantastic Workshops with the expertise of its researchers Javier Viña and Ivan Mateljak. On December 10th, Javier Viña had the opportunity to give a lecture and lead a practical session at EvoEnzyme's laboratories and Ivan Mateljak took part in the Workshop: “Enzymes as Biosensors: the revolution of directed evolution of proteins” held on the 17th. During the events, attendees had the opportunity to learn about the power of directed evolution and one of the most promising applications of these engineered enzymes, as is being developed in the Woundsens project on healthcare, developing innovative biosensors for continuous wound monitoring. A pleasure to share this with participants who displayed so much interest and enthusiasm! Don't forget to also follow the WoundSens project through its website! “Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.”

🎄 Season’s Greetings from EvoEnzyme! 🎄 As the holiday season is upon us, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your trust and collaboration throughout the year. May this festive season bring you joy, health, and success, and may the new year be filled with exciting opportunities and achievements! From all of us at EvoEnzyme, we wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year! ✨ #HappyHolidays #MerryChristmas #ThankYou P.S: Music and lyrics by JuanCer and Mikel. Bravisimo by Mikel Dolz Ruiz and Juan Cerrolaza, you are amazing!!! Lyrics Last culture, you didn't express so the very next day, I threw you away. Next time, to express you from yeast,  I'll give methanol to induce you ---- You better not foam, you better not die, better not come out I'm telling you why Our enzymes are coming... from yeast! ---- I don't want a lot for Christmas There is just one kit I need I don't care about the presents Underneath the Christmas tree I just want you to transform more groups than you'll ever know Make me HIT come true All I want for Christmas is UPOs (uuhh, baby)

Ayer nos dejó @Antonio Ballesteros Olmo, y hoy despertamos con una tristeza inmensa que cuesta poner en palabras. Antonio no solo fue un pionero de la Biocatálisis en España, contribuyendo de manera decisiva al desarrollo de este campo con su talento y dedicación, sino que, más allá de sus logros científicos, dejó una huella imborrable en quienes tuvimos el privilegio de conocerlo. Antonio fue mucho más que un gran profesional; fue un ser humano excepcional. Su calidad humana, su generosidad, su capacidad para enseñar, inspirar y guiar marcaron la vida de quienes compartieron momentos con él, tanto en lo personal como en lo profesional. Siempre tenía tiempo para una palabra amable, para tender una mano amiga o simplemente para escuchar con atención sincera. Ayer, en el tanatorio, quedó claro el impacto que Antonio tuvo en tantas vidas. La sala estaba llena, desbordada de cariño y respeto. Familiares, amigos y compañeros nos reunimos para rendir homenaje a su legado, no solo en la ciencia, sino en el corazón de quienes lo querían. Hoy, aunque nos embarga la tristeza, también sentimos gratitud por haberlo tenido en nuestras vidas. Antonio deja un vacío que será difícil de llenar, pero su memoria y su ejemplo nos acompañarán siempre. Descansa en paz, Antonio. Tu ausencia se sentirá profundamente, pero tu luz seguirá brillando en nuestros recuerdos y en todo lo que lograste construir. Te echaremos mucho de menos. ----------------- Yesterday, we said goodbye to Antonio Ballesteros, and today we wake up with an overwhelming sadness that is hard to put into words. Antonio was not only a pioneer in Biocatalysis in Spain, making significant contributions to the advancement of this field with his talent and dedication, but beyond his scientific achievements, he left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him. Antonio was so much more than an outstanding professional; he was an exceptional human being. His kindness, generosity, and ability to teach, inspire, and guide touched the lives of everyone he encountered, both personally and professionally. He always found time for a kind word, a helping hand, or simply to listen with genuine care. Yesterday, at the funeral home, the impact of Antonio’s life was evident. The room was full, overflowing with love and respect. Family, friends, and colleagues gathered to honor his legacy—not just in science but also in the hearts of those who cared for him. Today, even though sadness fills our hearts, we are also filled with gratitude for having had him in our lives. Antonio leaves a void that will be difficult to fill, but his memory and example will forever accompany us. Rest in peace, Antonio. Your absence will be deeply felt, but your light will continue to shine in our memories and in everything you built. We will miss you dearly.

Bridging Research and Industry: Highlights from the ‘Research Talent in Business’ Conference This fantastic event took place on the 12th, organized by the Fundación Universidad-Empresa as part of the Portal I+D+i activities of the @Dirección General de Investigación of the Comunidad de Madrid, hosted at the MADRID AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and Industry. Among the speakers, Javier Viña represented EvoEnzyme, sharing his expertise and experiences with the attendees. It was a pleasure to participate and discuss the vital connection between university research and the industrial sector, which helps bridge the gap between innovation and the products and services society needs. Thank you for the invitation and the opportunity to learn from fellow entrepreneurs! Congratulations on this initiative and for an outstanding organization!

🙌 🙌 🙌 Excellent news! Our latest research with CSIC and @International Institute (IHI) Zittau of the TU Dresden has just been published!   Many congratulations to Miguel Alcalde, Ivan Mateljak and Patricia Gómez de Santos, our EvoEnzyme evolvers, and the whole team for this outstanding work on a novel Unspecific Peroxygenase with exclusive biocatalytic potential!   Check out the paper here: https://lnkd.in/dzub8mAg

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BLADE2CIRC partners gather in Madrid! We are very happy to have hosted the BLADE2CIRC consortium for our first face-to-face meeting! We enjoyed a very fruitful day that started at the @Institute of Catalysis, CSIC and continued at EvoEnzyme's facilities. EvoEnzyme team was delighted to organize an entertaining visit to the most emblematic places of the city, culminating in a very nice dinner. Thank you all for this exciting gathering where we could share the latest advances of the project, with lively discussions and encouraging prospects for what is to come in the next months! https://lnkd.in/dWUFdujJ “[Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.]”

Exciting days within the CirculH2 Project! A big thank you to the Technical University of Munich for an excellent Hydrogenase Workshop. Our scientist, Ivan Mateljak, spent the last few days participating in sessions focused on [FeFe]-hydrogenases, gaining hands-on experience with these enzymes. It was a fantastic opportunity to discuss and exchange knowledge on the potential of hydrogenases, all while enjoying the company of outstanding professionals! Congratulations to the organizers, and we’re already looking forward to the next Consortium meeting! [Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.]

WoundSens making headlines from Germany! Congratulations to our partners Kai Fuchsberger, Ruben Daum and @Hanna Hartmann from @NMI on this insightful interview!