Fiber-based foams as packaging materials
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Cellufy AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 500 000 |
| Project duration | October 2025 - June 2026 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Innovative Startups |
| Call | Innovative Startups 2025 |
Important results from the project
The overall objectives set at the start of the project were largely achieved and contributed to the development of bio-based, biodegradable and recyclable fibre-based foam materials for premium packaging. The project improved the understanding of how material properties can be adjusted through material formulation, identified important development needs, and strengthened the company´s network across the packaging value chain.
Expected long term effects
The project established a knowledge base for the continued development of cellulose fibre-based foam materials and their adaptation to new applications. The increased understanding of material development and process parameters contributes to the development of sustainable alternatives to fossil-based foam materials. New collaborations with suppliers and customers also strengthen the conditions for continued development and cooperation across the value chain.
Approach and implementation
The project was carried out in two work packages. The first focused on identifying market needs and requirements for bio-based premium packaging materials. The second focused on the optimisation of cellulose fibre-based foam materials at laboratory scale. The two work packages complemented each other, enabling a focused and results-oriented approach in which insights from the market analysis guided the material development towards relevant properties and applications.