Hollandbio welcomes Akin Solutions as new member

Hollandbio connects, represents, and supports the Dutch life science sector. We are very proud to represent over 270 companies: from start-ups, small and medium-sized companies, to large companies, active in health, food, or the biobased economy. Today, we are happy to introduce Akin Solutions – a Dutch biotech company that turns rubber waste into high-quality recycled material. Their enzyme-powered biorefinery makes it possible to recycle rubber to a virgin-like quality while also producing valuable coproducts. This enables reuse in demanding applications such as tires and industrial products instead of being downcycled.

Rubber is essential to modern life, from mobility to medical devices, but its supply chain is under pressure. Natural rubber drives deforestation and supply risks, while synthetic rubber relies on fossil resources and has a high carbon footprint. At the same time, most end-of-life rubber cannot be recycled into materials suitable for high-performance use.

Akin Solutions addresses this challenge by refining devulcanized rubber through targeted processing and separation to restore performance and consistency without degradation. Their biorefinery platform is designed to integrate into existing recycling facilities, making deployment easier. Their molecular imaging services help verify how the resulting material performs in real-world products.

Akin Solutions seeks partnerships with recyclers and manufacturers to advance their technology and demonstrate industrial-scale performance. By joining HollandBio, they aim to stay informed on political developments, address obstacles, and further integrate into the Dutch biotech ecosystem for materials development.