Meet the partners

Based in Copenhagen, NordicBlue ApS developed the project’s core concept: fully biobased, enzymatic solutions to replace fossil-based indigo and harsh reducing agents in denim dyeing. In GREENDIGO, NordicBlue leads the development of enzyme‑based processes that turn renewable raw materials into ready‑to‑use blue dye precursors for denim, and works to scale these up from the lab to industrially relevant processes in line with the EU’s Safe and Sustainable by Design framework.

At the heart of GREENDIGO is a shared ambition to help transform denim dyeing into a safer and more sustainable process. Leading the project’s work on safety and sustainability assessment is Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (UNIVE), whose team brings deep expertise in environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology, exposure assessment and life cycle-based sustainability evaluation. As GREENDIGO develops a new bio-based approach to indigo dyeing, UNIVE plays a central role in ensuring