It’s like having an entire R&D department dedicated to your business needs
You know best,
we know how
AlmaScience is a world-class innovation and research lab that specializes in business- and product-oriented rapid ideation, concept development, and prototyping for brands and tier 1 companies, while also providing project-based subcontracted development services for applied research organizations.
Cutting-edge science meets business agility: your strategic ally in innovation
Nobody understands your business better than you do. AlmaScience is here to help transform your innovative ideas into tangible and sustainable products. We work as an internal start-up within your organization, allowing you to quickly capitalize on product and market opportunities.
Imagine getting access to cutting-edge knowledge and expertise in specific applications and markets, such as smart packaging, intelligent retail, sustainable IoT devices, and energy-generating materials. Now stop imagining – and work with us.
Our team of over 30 PhDs and experts covers a wide range of fields, including chemistry, materials science, printing technology, electronics, paper technology, and biology. Our seasoned business and product team will quickly identify your needs and communicate them to our scientists efficiently.
Imagine getting access to cutting-edge knowledge and expertise in specific applications and markets, such as smart packaging, intelligent retail, sustainable IoT devices, and energy-generating materials. Now stop imagining – and work with us.
Our team of over 30 PhDs and experts covers a wide range of fields, including chemistry, materials science, printing technology, electronics, paper technology, and biology. Our seasoned business and product team will quickly identify your needs and communicate them to our scientists efficiently.
Not your typical research lab: results that serve your business needs
Whether you're a leading solutions or products brand, a tier 1 components company, or an early-stage startup, we can expedite your journey from concept to creation. Our flexibility extends beyond technological expertise, as we can serve as your contract researcher or design partner, depending on your requirements. At the heart of our operations is a commitment to sustainability and driving positive change through innovative and environmentally friendly solutions. With AlmaScience, your innovative aspirations are no longer dreams but a future we are building together.
We consider the entire product lifecycle, from sourcing to production to end-of-life. By utilizing sustainable engineered materials and composites, along with advanced on-demand, high-throughput, low-waste, and low-cost manufacturing techniques, we deliver innovative, sustainable, and eco-friendly solutions for diverse applications and markets.
We consider the entire product lifecycle, from sourcing to production to end-of-life. By utilizing sustainable engineered materials and composites, along with advanced on-demand, high-throughput, low-waste, and low-cost manufacturing techniques, we deliver innovative, sustainable, and eco-friendly solutions for diverse applications and markets.
Areas of expertise
Smart and intelligent packaging
Paper-based large-area electronics
Printed RFID solutions
Smart Retail
Sustainable IoT devices for food monitoring and supply chain traceability
Sustainable energy generating materials.
Empowered by industry
AlmaScience is strategically positioned at the core of the Portuguese cellulose, paper, and cork value chain. This collaboration grants us access to essential resources such as intellectual property, know-how, a vast network, and state-of-the-art facilities. These elements are crucial for the development and commercialization of innovative technologies.
Let us kickstart your innovation journey
With our state-of-the-art equipment and unparalleled multidisciplinary scientific expertise, we are dedicated to offering our partners the optimal solution for their distinct sustainable innovation challenges, all at a competitive price.
Here’s what we offer
Deep understanding of business and product development
A multidisciplinary research team
Cutting-edge research equipment
Simple and flexible contracting process
Competitive pricing
A dedicated Project Manager
Join the leading companies already working with AlmaScience on their next innovation
Hear from those who have innovated with us
As a leading telecommunication company and provider of smart and connected home technologies, we are always looking to innovate and deliver new experiences to our customers.
AlmaScience was able to challenge the status quo and deliver us not only innovative ideas but also to quickly demonstrate working prototypes!
It has been a thrilling experience working with such an exceptionally talented and product-oriented development partner.
João Miguel Nunes Ferreira
Director of Innovation, NOS
“The development of a completely new sustainable long-shelf-life culture media for clinical microbiology is an extremely complex challenge.
We found AlmaScience to be the ideal development partner for this project as beyond their innovative and high technical competencies they are always product and business-oriented.”
Carlos Clara
President, Clara Saúde Group
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