Biography:

Ainhoa Tolentino Chivite holds a degree in Chemical Sciences, specialising in Polymers, from the Basque Country University (UPV-EHU). She also completed a master and holds a PhD in Polymers and Biopolymers from the Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya (UPC). Along the course of her career, she has coordinated and participated in more than 40 public and private R&D projects. She had extensive experience in research at the UPC University, the Technological Centre Leitat and the company Henkel. Since 2016 she is co-founder and CEO of ONYRIQ, an R&D company in polymer materials, being responsible for the strategy, team and research lines for technology transfer to industry. Among the lines of work, sustainability and circular economy is one of the main activities, where ONYRIQ develops fluorine-free coatings or new recycling technologies for epoxies and polyolefins.

About ONYRIQ:

ONYRIQ is a technology-based company founded in 2016 with a strong focus on the research and development of advanced polymer-based materials with high social and industrial impact. The company operates under a hybrid business model that combines customized R&D services for third parties with the development and transfer of its own disruptive technologies. ONYRIQ offers tailored solutions ranging from material selection and adaptation to the synthesis of new polymers with specific functionalities. Its areas of expertise include polymer synthesis and modification, micro- and nanoencapsulation, sustainable and safe materials, and surface functionalization. The company works with a wide range of industrial sectors such as chemicals, packaging, textiles, healthcare, energy, and additive manufacturing. In addition, ONYRIQhas developed proprietary technologies focused on circular economy, medical devices, and 3D printing, which are transferred to industrial partners through licensing and royalty-based agreements, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and sustainability.