A name born from innovation. A future shaped by it.

Our name, Indovinya, fuses Indorama and Avinya—Sanskrit for innovation—embodying our passion for creating a better world.

Innovation

By reimagining chemistry, we create a better world through unique, high-value, sustainable solutions that meet our customers’ needs and society’s evolving demands.

We work side by side with our customers and strategic partners to increase productivity and unlock new possibilities. We believe that empowering our people creates a culture of collaboration, embedding innovation into every dimension of our business. This way we drive positive change, transforming our company to ensure we are ready to take on the future with a clear, long-term vision that respects and protects our planet.

VERSATILE CHEMISTRY

We combine our expertise and advanced technologies to develop innovative, sustainable solutions that ensure efficiency, quality, and safety.

Our Research & Development teams are ready to partner with our customers to address market challenges together.

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OPEN INNOVATION

Let’s shape sustainable solutions together

At Indovinya, we collaborate across the innovation ecosystem to accelerate the development of sustainable solutions. We build partnerships with customers, suppliers, science and technology institutes, universities, and startups.
With a global presence, we continuously invest in creating shared solutions that move us all forward.

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INNOVABILITY: SUSTAINABILITY MEETS INNOVATION

Sustainable innovation, or “innovability” as we call it, is part of our culture. It evolves through research, partnerships, and forward-thinking approaches that generate value across the global innovation ecosystem.

Accelerating innovation with digitalization and applied sciences

With a highly qualified Research & Development team of more than 200 professionals and seven R&D centers worldwide, Indovinya invests in digitalization to develop new solutions, ensuring high performance and efficiency.

Recognition for Science & Innovation

Brazilian Women in Chemistry Award

Indovinya proudly celebrates Fernanda Costa, R&D Manager, who was honored with the Brazilian Women in Chemistry Award, presented by the American Chemical Society in partnership with the Brazilian Chemical Society. The award recognizes women who have made a significant contribution to chemistry and related fields while promoting gender equity in the sector.

Recognition for Science & Innovation

AEVO Intrapreneurship Awards: Five wins across companies and teams

At the AEVO Intrapreneurship Awards 2024, Indovinya won three awards in the Companies category and two in the Teams category. 

In Teams, we placed:

  • 6th in ESG Innovation with the Renova Mamona case
  • 9th in Innovation in Transformation with the Oxisense H1000 case 

We also reached the Top 20 in Open Innovation, ranking:

  • 11th in Companies
  • 16th in Teams, with our project in partnership with Logpyx.

Recognition for Science & Innovation

Indovinya receives IEL Talent Award 2024

Indovinya was honored in the 2024 IEL Talent Award, one of Brazil’s most important initiatives for recognizing development programs for young professionals. 

We received:

  • 1st and 2nd place in the Innovative Article category 
  • 3rd place in the Innovative Project category

These achievements reflect our dedication to building a strong, future-focused innovation culture, supported by continued investment in initiatives such as Inova Talentos—a program that connects companies with high-potential graduates through scholarships of up to two years for applied innovation projects. 

Since 2016, more than 85 fellows, including undergraduates, master’s, and PhD graduates, have worked in various strategic areas at Indovinya. With a 58% success rate already reached among participants, the program demonstrates its value for both the talent involved and the business itself.

Recognition for Science & Innovation

Top innovation ranking in Chemicals sector

Indovinya was ranked 1st in the Chemicals category and 12th overall in the 2024 national ranking of the 150 most innovative companies in Brazil.

This recognition reinforces our commitment to transforming the world through chemistry and highlights Indovinya as a leader in the sector.

Recognition for Science & Innovation

Leadership in Industry award at Latin American Women in Chemistry

Indovinya’s Marketing and R&D Director, Priscila Castelani, was recognized with the Leadership in Industry award at the Latin American Women in Chemistry Awards 2024. 

This award honors women who have made significant contributions to chemistry and related sciences while promoting gender equality. This marks the second time an Indovinya employee has won in the category, the previous being in 2022.

Versatile chemistry

With a broad and diverse portfolio supported by adaptable technologies, we are uniquely positioned to offer customized chemical solutions tailored to the specific needs of a wide range of industries and applications. Our versatility enables us to tackle complex challenges with precision and creativity, supporting both large-scale industrial processes and highly specialized formulations.

Speed and agility

Our ability to customize and scale solutions quickly, from the laboratory to industrial-scale production, is a key differentiator that allows us to deliver with speed and precision. 

This operational agility enables us to respond promptly to changing market conditions, customer demands, and new opportunities. With our flexible approach, we deliver innovation without delay.

Integrated production excellence

Our integrated, advanced production capabilities are based on flexible, strategically located units that can handle a wide range of chemical processes. 

This infrastructure provides a significant competitive advantage, allowing us to optimize production and maintain consistent quality across product lines. By seamlessly integrating every stage of development and manufacturing, we ensure greater control, scalability, and responsiveness throughout the entire value chain.

Innovation Powered by Expertise

Our team includes highly qualified professionals who bring together in-depth application knowledge and mastery of advanced technologies. 

This unique combination of expertise helps us develop and deliver solutions that are not only technically robust but also perfectly aligned with each customer’s specific challenges and goals.

Customer-centric approach

We put our customers at the heart of our strategy, going far beyond traditional service models to build solid, trust-based partnerships. Our approach is rooted in close collaboration, working side by side with customers to truly understand their challenges, goals, and aspirations. 

This level of involvement leads to co-creating customized solutions that not only meet immediate needs but also anticipate future demands.

IoT-driven logistics efficiency

What was the challenge? 

Monitoring the flow of trucks transporting finished products is essential for effective intra-logistics management in industrial units. However, real-time monitoring is a challenge due to its high complexity and technology access requirements. We saw an opportunity to modernize logistics management by collecting real-time data on vehicle dwell times, allowing us to analyze processes, identify issues, and increase productivity.  

Our solution 

In collaboration with Logpyx, a startup from Minas Gerais specializing in Yard Management Systems (YMS) for internal logistics, we implemented Revolog—an Internet of Things (IoT) project designed for yard management.  

Through this initiative, Indovinya began monitoring truck times and movements using sensors with UWB radio frequency technology. The proof of concept was developed at the Camaçari Unit (BA) and has since become routine practice. 

Results 

  • Automation of the yard management process with 100% monitoring of the logistics stages 
  • 30% reduction in overstays at the unit  
  • 5-hour reduction in trailer loading times 
  • Increased loading productivity, reducing dock and labor idleness

In vitro testing for personal care solutions

What was the challenge?  

Demand for animal-free and low environmental impact product testing is continuously growing. Committed to a sustainable future, Indovinya partnered with Eleve Science, a startup specializing in alternative methods to animal testing and in vitro technologies. 

Our solution  

Using artificial skin (RHE), our scientists can test personal care products in a safe and sustainable way, guaranteeing innovation and high performance. This method delivers faster, more accurate, and more affordable results, while being eco-friendly and cruelty-free. 

Partnership with Louisiana State University (LSU)

What was the challenge?
Developing new chemical molecules is a complex and time-consuming process that requires extensive modeling, testing, and validation to ensure performance, safety, and regulatory compliance. Seeking to accelerate this innovation cycle and explore more sustainable pathways, Indovinya announced a partnership with Louisiana State University (LSU) to advance molecule development using artificial intelligence.

Our solution

In partnership with LSU, we launched a research project focused on using generative AI for molecule design. By combining advanced algorithms with chemical expertise, we can predict and optimize structures with high potential for industrial application. This initiative aims to anticipate regulatory trends and reduce the time needed to develop innovative solutions with a lower environmental impact.

Expected outcomes

✓ Measurable reduction in the time needed to identify and prioritize new molecule candidates

✓ Improved ability to predict product performance and safety before any lab work begins

✓ Identification of alternative products to offset high-value product under regulatory scrutiny

✓ Strengthening of our open innovation culture and the integration of science and technology

Renova Mamona: sustainable community growth

What was the challenge? 

To support the development of the communities where we operate, we launched the Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge, inviting companies, universities, associations, research institutes, and startups to propose sustainable, creative projects that encourage entrepreneurship. 

Aligned with Indovinya’s objectives, the winner of the first edition was the Renova Mamona Project, led by the startup TOCA Ambiental. 

Our solution 

The Renova Mamona project promotes the sustainable cultivation of castor beans in the Quilombola Community of Cordoaria, in Camaçari (BA), by implementing agroforestry systems. Since 2023, more than 4,000 m² have been planted, producing 1,000 seedlings. 

Beyond environmental benefits, the initiative supports female participation in the agricultural sector, encourages the marketing of castor beans within Indovinya’s supply chain, and offers training in agroecology and entrepreneurship—strengthening the local economy and empowering the community.

Plant-based hydrotropes

What was the challenge?

Hydrotropes are essential ingredients to ensure the stability of cleaning formulations, prevent the separation of components, and maintain effectiveness over time. Recognizing their importance and the potential for advancement in this field, we saw an opportunity to innovate with a plant-based alternative, combining high performance with environmental responsibility, and a focus on well-being.

Our solution

Drawing on decades of expertise in applied chemistry, Indovinya developed SURFONIC® H-1040, an anionic hydrotrope with more than 80% plant-based origin, free of phosphates, aromatics, and BTEX. 

In addition to being biodegradable and safe, it delivers superior performance, requiring only 1/3 to 1/4 of the dosage of SXS to stabilize formulations. Its liquid format makes it easy to handle and reduces energy consumption in the manufacturing process.

Results

  • Three to four times higher hydrotropic performance compared to SXS
  • Up to 66% reduction in carbon footprint, according to LCA (Life Cycle Analysis) studies
  • Versatile application across different categories of water-based cleaning products (laundry, dishwashing, multipurpose cleaners, and degreasers)
  • Safe replacement for synthetic hydrotropes with a more efficient and sustainable alternative
  • Supports innovation in cleaner formulations, offering an improved toxicological and environmental profile

Logística Sustentável

Alinhado com os nossos compromissos de sustentabilidade, a Indovinya identificou a oportunidade de implementar um modelo de sanitização de carretas mais eficiente, rápido, econômico e sustentável.

O processo tradicional é manual, requer jatos d’água e produtos sanitizantes nas paredes internas dos tanques.

Este é um método demorado, caro, com alto consumo de água e com validade curta.

Nossa solução

Atenta às oportunidades de colaboração com o ecossistema, a Indovinya convidou a startup Aurratech para testar a tecnologia Fog In Place (FIP) nas carretas.

O projeto conta com o uso de sanitizante gasoso para cobrir 100% das superfícies, incluindo válvulas, com um baixíssimo consumo de água.

Resultados

– Desde a implementação, em 2021, a tecnologia foi usada em mais de 7.500 viagens

– Redução de 99% no consumo de água, com economia de mais de 2 milhões de litros de água

– Redução de mais de 600 toneladas de emissões de CO2

– Aumento da validade da sanitização, dobrando o tempo de eficácia e aumentando a disponibilidade de veículos em períodos de alta demanda

– Redução de 90% no tempo de sanitização

Surfonic Bio

Atenta às demandas de consumo dos consumidores finais por uma cadeia sustentável, a Indovinya anunciou uma parceria com a Holiferm, uma startup do Reino Unido, para acelerar o desenvolvimento da tecnologia pioneira de biossurfactante ao mercado.

O resultado da iniciativa foi o lançamento da linha SURFONIC BIO® que oferece biossurfactantes biodegradáveis e de alto desempenho, com benefícios como:

– Baixa Toxicidade: suave para a pele e o meio ambiente

– Suavidade: ideal para peles sensíveis.

– Biodegradabilidade Aprimorada: decompõe-se facilmente, reduzindo o impacto ecológico

A linha inclui agentes umectantes, emulsificantes e dispersantes para uma ampla gama de produtos, como limpadores faciais, removedores de maquiagem, produtos antiacne, sabonetes líquidos, xampus, cuidados com a pele e muito mais.

Além disso, o SURFONIC BIO® tem propriedades de condicionamento inovadoras, com um novo depósito de patente registrado em 2024.

Accelerating innovation with digitalization and applied sciences

What was the challenge?  

To accelerate innovation and better integrate Research & Development (R&D) processes globally, Indovinya set out to overcome traditional development limitations. Meeting customer needs in an agile, data-driven way required adopting new digital approaches.

To address this, the company created an R&D Digitalization and Applied Sciences area, dedicated to digital transformation, automation, and the use of artificial intelligence in developing new products and processes.

Our solution  

Our team of specialists focuses on applied artificial intelligence, automation, molecular prediction, and nanotechnology, combining internal capabilities with strategic partnerships and market solutions. 

We developed digital platforms such as R&D Intelligence, which organizes and reuses historical data as a strategic knowledge source. We also introduced tools like Herb AI Performer, which uses neural networks to predict the bio-efficacy of herbicides in 72 hours—a process that previously took 30 days. 

This new structure promoted a cultural shift, with actions such as hackathons, workshops, and training sessions, instilling a digital mindset in all our teams.

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