SOPHIED is a joint research and innovation initiative, led by the Catholic University of Louvain and has as an objective the development of new, durable bio procedures for the European colour industry.

To address the problems encountered by the colour industry (weak market competitivity, lack of innovation, toxicity, environmental risks, and health risks for those working in the industry), SOPHIED groups and coordinates research, analysis and pilot testing at 7 universities, 3 research centres and 16 SMEs across Europe.

Based on a biotechnological approach, the heart of the project covers 3 objectives in parallel: