Novel protein fibre awarded €1.4 million to scale
10/06/2026
Solena Materials and The Protein Express have received €1.4 million in funding to scale their novel protein-based material as part of Exprest project.
The fibre is being developed for textile markets, with an initial focus on performance and premium apparel, and combines Solena’s AI-driven protein design with The Protein Express’s advanced fermentation technology.