The CDTI Innovation seeks a Spanish company to collaborate with Egypt in an R&D project on nanotechnology applied to the timber sector

The initiative seeks to develop innovative treatments to improve the durability and resistance of wood against moisture and antimicrobial and antifungal agents

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The Damietta University of Egypt is looking for a Spanish company to collaborate in an R&D project focused on the application of nanotechnology to the timber sector. The search is promoted by Dr. Khaled, researcher at this university, who has various techniques of ecological synthesis of multifunctional nanoparticles for their integration in wood and sawdust.

These techniques, which include solventless solid state processes and liquid phase methods, allow materials with improved properties to be obtained. The treatment provides an aesthetic coloration to the wood and broad-spectrum antimicrobial and antifungal protection, as well as increasing its durability and stability against moisture. Technological developments are at an advanced stage and are ready to be patented.

To advance in the development and marketing of these solutions, a Spanish company is sought that operates in one of the following areas:

  • Processing of wood, with experience in transformation and treatment of this material.
  • Manufacture of furniture and products derived from wood, such as particle boards.
  • Ecological coatings and preservatives for wood, interested in incorporating new treatments and functional properties.

The proposal is aimed at its presentation to the call 2026 Spain-Egypt for R&D, called ESIP "Egypt Spain Innovation Programme", whose deadline for submission will remain open until December 3, 2026.

More information on the search for a partner and a summary of the proposal can be found at this link.

 

Contact

For further information on the technical scope of the proposal and the role of the Spanish company, you can contact Dr. Khaled via email drkhaled_1@du.edu.eg

For information and advice on this search for partners and/or the ESIP call, you can contact the Office of the Delegation of North Africa and Middle East of the CDTI Innovation:

 

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