Nucaps

NUCAPS has been awarded the prestigious Start-Up Award at the NutraIngredients Awards 2026, one of the most important international events in the nutraceutical and functional ingredients sector.
The awards ceremony took place in Barcelona, where our company was recognized for its innovative micro and nanoencapsulation technology for active ingredients. What the judges said:

“Nucaps stands out as a breakthrough protein based microencapsulation platform that delivers stronger efficacy, improved nutrient absorption, and broad functional food applications while remaining cost efficient and highly scalable. With a remarkable commercial trajectory, robust clinical proof, patents, and wide relevance across human and pet markets, it represents a genuine game changer for large scale manufacturers and the future of functional ingredients.”

This award validates the company’s trajectory in developing natural, scalable, and highly functional encapsulation systems, based primarily on vegetable proteins such as pea and faba bean. These solutions protect probiotics, phenolic compounds, vitamins, and other sensitive active ingredients, making their incorporation into foods and supplements more effective.

International Recognition for Navarrese Innovation

This distinction adds to other recent recognitions and strengthens NUCAPS’ position as a benchmark in the development of sustainable functional ingredients.
The NutraIngredients Awards celebrate excellence in innovation, research, and commercial impact within the nutrition industry. Being selected as the winner in the Start-Up category among international competitors underscores the disruptive potential and scientific rigor of NUCAPS’ proposals.

At NUCAPS, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to the entire team, partners, collaborators, and clients who have trusted and supported us on this journey. This achievement reinforces NUCAPS’ commitment to continuing to innovate in sustainable solutions that contribute to a healthier and more functional food industry.