The initiative illustrates the growing importance of bridging academic research and industrial innovation to build the future of bio-based materials.
A Longstanding Collaboration
The relationship began in 2011 and has generated multiple innovations through internships, doctoral research, and industrial projects. In recent years, the collaboration has expanded into recyclability, eco-design, and life cycle assessment — all contributing to a more circular economy.
Ambitious Research Program
The joint lab will operate under a four-year renewable agreement and is governed by a tripartite steering committee (CNRS/UGA, Grenoble INP – UGA, and Fedrigoni). Fedrigoni’s R&D experts will work directly within the LGP2 premises, sharing equipment and driving a joint innovation roadmap.
Key areas of focus include:
Printed Electronics on Paper: Hybrid, flexible, eco-responsible devices (e.g., through the ongoing FLEXI-HYPE project).
Nanocellulose for Sustainable Packaging: Enhancing wet-molded cellulose for strength, appearance, and barrier properties; including long-term doctoral research on fiber processing and functionalization.
This initiative demonstrates Fedrigoni’s ongoing commitment to responsible innovation and the reduction of environmental impact in both packaging and electronics.
Photo: Fedrigoni
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