At Novozymes we work with collaborative innovation, explorative research, technology scouting and much more to ensure tailored biosolutions for a sustainable future.

Radical innovation is the cornerstone of Novozymes’ effort to deliver tomorrow’s biosolutions.
At Novozymes we acknowledge that collaborative, innovation efforts with partners, universities, research institutes, customers etc. is a key element in bringing world-leading sustainable innovation and biosolutions to our customers and to the world.
Striving for radical innovation
Innovation activities within biotechnology are conducted throughout the R&D organization, ranging from industrial enzyme application, metabolic engineering to protein chemistry, fermentation technology, etc. To drive early stage research within biotech solutions, Novozymes works with a set of tools and innovation initiatives globally, and we are constantly scouting for new technology opportunities and radical innovations. Here we work towards ensuring the right process for further maturation of these innovation ideas and technology opportunities.
Our approach is straightforward and builds on explorative research with partners, universities, research institutes, etc.
Collaborative innovation and explorative research – how can you work with us?
- Connect & innovate – Technology scouting for new opportunities for collaborative innovation
Through technology scouting and connecting to the external world of biotech enthusiasts, industrial and university experts within the field biotechnology we can take radical ideas and innovation to the next level.
- Explorative partner-driven innovation – Driving explorative research with industrial partnerships
We work to investigate how Novozymes’ biosolutions can be the key to improved and sustainable efficiency for your company. We explore industrial partnerships for new opportunities at an early stage where we believe that biotechnology can be the key to technological improvements.
Are you interested to explore how biotechnology can be the solution in industry? Contact us at innovation@novozymes.com to look into exploring early stage research collaboration opportunities.
Transforming radical innovations to meet the needs of partners and customers
It is essential that the innovation idea is further matured, and that the technological potential and capabilities are assessed. Novozymes has different innovation processes for maturing new opportunities, where collaboration plays a key role:
- Research and technology satellites – Collaborative innovation with academic experts
We strive to cocreate and cofund with research centers of excellence. Through collaborative innovation with academic experts we can further broaden the technological understanding of biotech opportunities.
If you are interested in knowing more about the technologies we work with, please see more on the technologies we work with and why we are an interesting partner for explorative research within biotechnology.
- Radical innovation catalyst – Maturing radical innovations
Drawing on global R&D organization’s vast competences and capabilities within industrial biotechnology, we are able to create value for our partners and customers
For more information on working with radical innovation and early stage research collaborative opportunities at Novozymes, please contact us at innovation@novozymes.com.