Alchemia-Nova is an innovative and forward-thinking brand that was founded in Vienna in 2000 by Hanswerner Mackwitz, an eco-pioneer. Since then, it has grown into a reputable research and innovation institute with an international reach. With a strong focus on circular economy principles, Alchemia-Nova is dedicated to creating out-of-the-box solutions by combining different disciplines and employing a systemic thinking approach.

The brand is widely recognized as the plant-guys and is known for its pioneering unconventionality. Alchemia-Nova brings scientific research, development, and education together with productization, selling, and consulting, all with a focus on circular economy and nature-based solutions. Its mission is to explore new areas by creating circular systems, defining future business models that appeal to the broad public, and co-creating systemic approaches through new multi-beneficial networks.

Led by a team of knowledgeable experts, including the CEO Polymnia Dagtzidou, COO Maria Troullou, and CTO Johannes Kisser, Alchemia-Nova is committed to driving social transformation and connecting resource flows. Through their work, they aim to develop a symbiosis of communities, companies, and people