As the EnXylaScope project enters its final phase, preparations for scaling and market entry are in full swing. The consortium is actively addressing the challenges of transitioning from research to commercial implementation. 

Over the past four years, the EnXylaScope project has pioneered the development of sustainable biobased solutions, focusing on the remarkable potential of xylan—a naturally abundant biopolymer. The results of the research carried out during the project translate into the production of specialized enzymes for xylan debranching, thedevelopment of a software tool for enzyme cocktail optimization, and the formulation of biobased ingredients for cosmetics, , food and feed industries offering a greener alternative to traditional ingredients. 

The transition from a laboratory to commercial scales is full of challenges, particularly in scaling production to meet market demands and navigating the complex regulatory landscape. The EnXylaScope project’s consortium has developed robust strategies to address these obstacles, identifying key risks in technical, market, legal and partnership domains. These risks have been mitigated through strategic partnerships and contingency plans, ensuring a smooth transition to larger-scale operations.  

The strategic market approach is critical in positioning the innovative results for success. For a variety of consumer products, EnXylaScope offers biobased alternatives that provide similar functionalities to mainly traditional surfactants but with better environmental behaviour. In the following months tests will be performed to further validate these properties. 

The EnXylaScope results, renamed as EXS products for marketing purposes, can constitute specialised offering for particular sectors: for chemical, biochemical and biotechnology industry interested in the production of enzymes EXS offering comprises: EXS Industrial Process for Enzymes, EXS Strain and EXS Cocktail Design Software; for those industries interested in xylan production including end-products manufacturers: EXS Industrial Process for Xylans, EXS Enzymes and EXS Xylans and for end-consumers a new offering of cosmetics, feed and feed products more sustainable. 

The short-term market introduction of EnXylaScope results is not just the culmination of four years of rigorous research but also a significant step forward in reducing the environmental footprint of consumer products across Europe and beyond.