Grant: Engage Plus Grants for Colleges

Several active molecules derived from either elemental sources or complexes matrices such as plant and mushroom lack strong therapeutical potential because of their poor absorption and bioavailability upon being consumed. Folium Labs as developed drug delivery agents like hyaluronic acid. HA is an interesting agent as it is a macropolysaccharide naturally present in most tissues and body fluids that may fortunately, such limitations to be overcome. This Engage PLUS proposal is grounded on works performed during the proposed Engage project that permitted the demonstration of a very promising effect on hydrophobic and typically poorly bioavailable molecules. Facing the strong potential of its products, Folium Labs would now want to expand the understanding of the spectrum of molecules suited for its formulation gains in bioavailability. Folium Labs will gain key positioning indication regarding its products to better compare them with commercial competitors, develop new optimized products and secure more funding from investors.