Innovative coating solutions created through science

Our technologies are rooted in over a decade of nanotechnology research at the University of Twente validated through 20+ awards, competitive EU and Dutch innovation grants, and active R&D partnerships with global medtech companies.

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R&D

From lab towards (pre) clinical validation

LipoCoat works intensively with medical multinationals, academic institutions, and clinical partners to develop and validate new applications.

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Milestones

A track record of grant and investor validation

From an academic lipid-bilayer discovery to EU-backed clinical trials — a decade of grants, awards, and research partnerships that validated the science.

2015

Wins NanoNextNL "Dragon's Den" and NanoLabNL research voucher

2017

Secures €600K seed funding to develop the coating platform

2019

Named European Biotech Startup of the Year

2020

Secures €1.5M funding round (High Tech Fund Enschede, Innovation Fund Rabobank, informal investors); named Best Medical Device Coatings Company

2022

Partners with CEMMA Medical on a coated CVC catheter; wins Extreme Tech Challenge finalist spot

2025

Launches UROCOAT project with Health~Holland and University of Twente to develop an antibiotic-free catheter coating

research & grants

In the news

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A coating inspired by the cell membrane: LipoCoat® in three applications

LipoCoat® is a 5 nm phospholipid coating that stops proteins and bacteria from adhering. The new technology brochure shows how it performs on catheters, contact lenses and needles, and how it fits your production line.

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Lipocoat team celebrating the company's 10th anniversary

Lipocoat Group celebrates its 10th anniversary and breaks ground on a new production lab in Enschede.

Lipocoat Group is building a 500-square-meter production lab across from the University of Twente and is marking its tenth anniversary. Constantijn van Oranje started construction.

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partnership with LipoCoat

Working on a device that needs a biocompatible, antifouling surface? Talk to our team about feasibility studies, joint R&D, and grant-funded collaboration opportunities.