One platform, multiple applications
The ACT4 platform
ACT4 is an innovative startup developing a proprietary technology platform for the encapsulation and delivery of lipophilic molecules. Our technology addresses a common challenge for poorly absorbed active ingredients: preserving their stability and supporting their availability in the intended application.
By producing oil-based emulsions with submicrometre particles, ACT4 incorporates molecules of nutraceutical, food and cosmetic interest into liquid formulations designed to protect them and facilitate their use.
Stability, delivery and versatility
Stability and protection of lipophilic active ingredients
Encapsulation helps protect active ingredients and keep them dispersed in the formulation. In laboratory studies, the ACT4 platform has demonstrated dimensional stability of the emulsion for over one year, an important aspect in developing products intended for storage and commercialisation.
Delivery of lipophilic molecules
The technology is designed to incorporate ingredients with poor water solubility, extending formulation options and integration into different products.
Versatile applications
The liquid formulation can be developed for nutraceutical applications and as a functional ingredient in foods and beverages. Spray delivery also opens up opportunities in cosmetics, including combinations with innovative biomaterials.
From research to product
From research to product
ACT4 develops and tests technological solutions that turn scientific results into prototypes and opportunities for industrial innovation.
Activities include the study of antioxidant molecules, formulation assessment in experimental models, food ingredient development and cosmetic prototypes.
Our innovation areas
Nutraceuticals: formulations containing molecules of antioxidant interest, including coenzyme Q10, curcumin and lycopene.
Food innovation: functional ingredients for food matrices, from dairy products to jelly sweets.
Cosmetics: formulations combining nanoemulsions and biomaterials to explore new ways of stabilising and releasing ingredients.
Let’s develop the next applications together
We collaborate with food companies, nutraceutical operators, cosmetic businesses and scientific partners to develop formulations and prototypes that address practical application needs.
ACT4 — Adding value to active molecules through technology.
OUR TEAM
Our team combines extensive scientific expertise across complementary disciplines.
Raffaele Vecchione — CEO
Ten years of experience in biomaterials processing.
Concetta Di Natale, PhD — CTO
Ten years of experience in chemistry and biotechnology.
Professor Paolo Netti — Scientific Advisor
Twenty years of experience in biomaterials for biomedical applications.
Floriano Bonfigli — Advisor
Ten years of experience launching technology startups as a founder, mentor and advisor.
Andrea Pistola — HACCP Consultant
Consultancy on HACCP and hygiene management relevant to food development activities.
Science and applications
