Bio-based species-agnostic skin platform, to produce leather, for the luxury industry.
Big Idea
Lenera is a next-generation biotechnology company dedicated to the production of bespoke, ethical, and sustainable luxury biomaterials through an innovative, bio-based species-agnostic skin platform.
Activity Highlights
- EmpoWomen Programme – Second Prize Award, 2025
- Label “UP Spin–off”, 2023
- Label “ID” ANI, 2023
- Finalists “Prix Innovation ANDAM”, 2022
- Patent submission, 2022
- Label “Impact Startup” Websummit, 2022
- Finalists of “Prémio Empreendedorismo e Inovação – Crédito Agrícola”, 2021
- National winner of ClimateLauchPad, 2020
Team
Maria João Gonçalves – CEO & Co-Founder; Margot Muller – Co-Founder & COO; João Pinto – Partner, CCO.
Portugal Ventures’ Investment Manager
