Corporate Vision January 2017

, NAFIGATE Corporation connects experts from the world of science and builds a global center of excellence which aims to transfer hi-tech products and innovative technologies. We caught up with LenkaMynarova to learnmore about the firmand the products it has provided to become ‘Best Biotech Solutions Company - Czech Republic’. Plastic Fantastic The company has been founded in 2011 with the main objective to accelerate the final journey of nanofibres applications and other high-tech to the world market. NAFIGATE remains a small company, currently employing only nine people but with sales of approximately 1 million euros. Lenka discusses the firm’s work in more detail, providing us with a fascinating insight into the vital developments the company makes. “Here at NAFIGATE we specialise in development of PHA Biotechnology called Hydal Biotech. Hydal is one of the first biotechnologies in the world for industrial production of PHA from waste cooking oil. Our technologies create new segment of bioplastics and new high-added value nano materials. We have a dedicated team of researchers that try to push the boundaries of what is currently achievable. Unlike our competition, the technology we create does not use crops or other feedstock which requires agricultural fields. For example, our feedstock is cooking oil of any quality which has no further use and it usually ends as waste. “The overall objective of our project is to introduce innovative biotechnology to solve global problems such as the pollution of environment by synthetic plastic materials. This has already been partially accomplished as we have already introduced application know-how for bioplastics and bio solutions to the world market. To further achieve this goal, we are keen to connect experts from the fields of science and build global projects in the area of nano and bio technologies.” As a small team everyone has to work hard to ensure the success of the firm, as Lenka is keen to emphasise. “Every member of our team decides about future success of NAFIGATE. We are a small team of very motivated individuals and just an idea that we are creating revolutionary technology motivates us to go further. Alongside our onsite team, we have excellent team of researchers thanks to historical roots of chemistry in our universities and we have strong support from our governments, which allows us to operate all over the world. “When seeking new staff, we look for people who wants to change the world using innovations. They have to believe in our case and be ready to travel all over the world.” Looking ahead, Lenka describes the future plans for her firm and how it aims to build upon its current success. “Moving forward we are planning to introduce more than 30 high added value materials in bioplastics which can be used for productions of all kinds of plastics. Plastics are a key focus for our company, and in the future we have a number of great opportunities as the Czech Republic is currently improving legislation regarding protection of the environment, and this will drastically affect the market and provide us with a chance to showcase our innovative products.” K Company: NAFIGATE Corporation a.s. Name: Lenka Mynarova Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.nafigate.com Address: Prosek Point Praque Telephone: + 420603412555 EEB16032