About

Salvinno is a materials-innovation company developing plasma nanotexturing and surface-functionalization solutions for polymer membranes, films, fabrics, nonwovens and components. Its patented, surface-focused technology can tailor properties such as hydrophobicity, superhydrophobicity, hydrophilicity, superhydrophilicity and oleophobicity while preserving the material’s essential bulk characteristics. Salvinno works with industrial partners to target improved wetting resistance, chemical durability, antifouling performance, adhesion and filtration efficiency across applications including water treatment, harsh and high-TDS filtration, medical and laboratory devices, automotive systems and technical textiles. From feasibility studies and customized plasma treatments to membrane media, filter discs and industrial scale-up pathways, Salvinno supports customers from initial evaluation through application-specific qualification. Its dry, solvent-free and PFAS-free approach helps manufacturers develop higher-performing and more sustainable material solutions.

Solution & Product

Salvinno delivers advanced plasma-engineered materials and application-specific surface solutions for manufacturers seeking improved filtration, wetting control, chemical resistance, adhesion and durability. Our solutions use patented plasma nanotexturing and chemical surface modification to create hydrophobic, superhydrophobic, hydrophilic, superhydrophilic and oleophobic properties on polymer membranes, films, fabrics, nonwovens and selected components. Each treatment is developed around the substrate, operating conditions and required performance. Salvinno’s product and service portfolio includes: 1-Plasma-treated membrane media for industrial, harsh-stream, high-TDS and application-specific filtration 2-Membrane filter discs for laboratory, medical-device, venting and compact filtration applications 3-Surface modification of films, fabrics and nonwovens 4-Plasma activation for improved bonding, printing, coating and lamination 5-Customized feasibility studies, material screening and performance testing 6-Pilot treatment, process scale-up, technology transfer and licensing pathways Through its dry, solvent-free and PFAS-free plasma approach, Salvinno helps customers develop differentiated materials while preserving their essential bulk properties.

Innovation & Scalability

Salvinno combines advanced plasma science with an application-driven development approach to transform surface innovation into practical industrial solutions. Its patented plasma nanotexturing and chemical-modification platform enables precise control of surface chemistry and micro/nanostructure without fundamentally changing the material’s bulk properties. This flexibility allows Salvinno to develop tailored hydrophobic, superhydrophobic, hydrophilic, superhydrophilic, oleophobic, antifouling and adhesion-enhancing surfaces for different substrates and operating environments. Development begins with material screening and laboratory-scale feasibility studies, followed by treatment optimization, repeatability testing and application-specific qualification. Successful processes can then progress towards pilot production, larger treatment areas and continuous or roll-to-roll processing where technically appropriate. Salvinno supports multiple scale-up pathways, including the supply of treated materials, joint product development, integration of plasma processes into existing production lines, technology transfer and field-specific licensing. This qualification-led approach helps customers reduce development risk and move promising surface technologies from initial testing towards reliable industrial implementation.

Traction & achievements

Salvinno has progressed its plasma nanotexturing platform from advanced scientific research towards product development, pilot testing and industrial application. Key achievements include the development of patented surface-modification technology, an expanding portfolio of plasma-treated membrane media and filter discs, and customized solutions for films, fabrics, nonwovens and porous polymer materials. The technology has been evaluated in demanding filtration environments, including acidic, high-TDS and surfactant-containing industrial streams. Preliminary studies presented by Salvinno have reported wetting resistance improvements of up to seven times and membrane-flow increases of up to four times compared with untreated reference materials. These results remain application-specific and require qualification under the customer’s operating conditions. Salvinno’s technology is also supported by peer-reviewed scientific research covering plasma nanotexturing, stable superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic surfaces, oleophobic membranes, antifouling performance and membrane-distillation applications. Through collaborative evaluations with industrial and research partners, Salvinno continues to build the technical evidence, processing capability and commercial pathways required for reliable scale-up.

Team & Why Us

Salvinno brings together expertise in plasma science, surface engineering, polymer materials, membrane technology, filtration and industrial process development. The team combines scientific knowledge with an application-driven approach, enabling each project to progress from material selection and laboratory testing to qualification and scale-up planning. Why Salvinno? 1- Specialized plasma expertise: Deep technical knowledge in micro/nanotexturing, plasma etching, coating and chemical surface modification. 2 -Application-specific development: Treatments are designed around the customer’s substrate, operating environment and performance requirements. 3 -Broad surface-property control: Capability to target hydrophobicity, superhydrophobicity, hydrophilicity, superhydrophilicity, oleophobicity, adhesion and antifouling behaviour. 4 -Preservation of bulk properties: Surface-focused modification adds functionality without requiring the complete redesign of the underlying material. 5 -Flexible collaboration: Support from early feasibility studies through pilot production, treated-material supply, technology transfer and licensing. 6 -Sustainability-focused processing: Dry, solvent-free and PFAS-free plasma routes designed to reduce dependence on conventional wet-chemical treatments. Salvinno works as a technical development partner, helping customers convert surface-performance challenges into measurable, scalable material solutions.

Funding Needs

Salvinno is seeking approximately €2.5 million in growth funding to finance a 24-month industrialisation programme and progress from pilot-scale development to repeatable commercial production. Estimated Allocation of Funds: €800,000 — Industrial plasma equipment and infrastructure: €250,000 — Automation and quality control: €350,000 — Qualification and customer pilots: €600,000 — Team expansion: €150,000 — Intellectual property and market development: €250,000 — Working capital: €100,000 — Contingency reserve: Indicative Industrialisation Milestones: Months 6–12: Install and commission the plasma-treatment line and establish repeatable production parameters. Months 12–18: Complete customer pilot programmes, durability testing and quality-system implementation. Months 18–24: Secure two to three customer qualifications, begin initial commercial supply and prepare the next capacity-expansion phase. A potential funding structure could combine approximately €1 million in non-dilutive grants with €1.5 million in equity or strategic investment. The final budget should be confirmed through equipment quotations, recruitment planning and detailed customer-qualification requirements.