About us

alchemia-nova was founded in Vienna in the year 2000 by Hanswerner Mackwitz, an eco-pioneer of the early days. After his death in 2010, we restructured Alchemia-nova and led it from a 2-3 person institute to a 30-person research and innovation institute with an international profile. In 2006, we became a Cradle to Cradle® partner. Ever since, we have been fully dedicated to circular economy principles.

Our strength lies in creating out-of-the-box solutions by combining different disciplines. We strive to connect the dots and use a systemic thinking approach for potentially disruptive and game-changing innovations that are fit for the future. We are well known as the “plant-guys” and for our pioneering unconventionality. We bring science to the market. Our leitmotif includes research, development, and education as well as productization, selling, and consulting of circular economy and nature-based solutions.

In 2024, the research and innovation institute was acquired by shareholders with extensive experience in the field, recognizing the potential of the institute to become a leading organization in the research and implementation of circular and nature-based solutions.