L’Oréal selects P2 Science for its €100M L’AcceleratOR Sustainable Innovation Program
Last update on Feb 2, 2026
P2 Science, a player in green chemistry and bio-sourced sustainable materials, has been selected as one of 13 pioneering companies invited to participate in L’Oréal’s L’AcceleratOR Sustainable Innovation Accelerator Program. The initiative, endowed with €100 million over five years, is designed to identify, support, and scale breakthrough sustainable solutions in the beauty industry and beyond.
Recognized as one of three companies in the Nature-Sourced Ingredients category
P2 Science was recognized as one of three companies in the Nature-Sourced Ingredients category for its innovative approach to developing scalable materials from renewable sources, directly aligned with the Program’s mission to advance sustainability across climate, nature, and circularity challenges. P2’s first-of-kind PICE™ (Process Intensified Continuous Etherification) Process produces the patented Citropol® polymeric emollient, a plant-derived high-performance liquid polymer suitable for all cosmetic applications.
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“Partnerships like L’AcceleratOR demonstrate how collaboration between mission-driven startups and industry leaders can accelerate real-world impact,” said Oihana Elizalde, CEO of P2 Science. “We look forward to working with L’Oréal and CISL to advance sustainable innovation that benefits people and the planet.”
The selected companies will participate in an intensive support phase led by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), with opportunities to pilot their technologies, access L’Oréal’s global resources, and potentially scale solutions across the Group’s international operations.
“Being chosen to join L’AcceleratOR alongside an extraordinary group of global innovators underscores the relevance and potential of our work,” said Patrick Foley, co-founder of P2 Science. “We’re committed to transforming the industry through green chemistry — not only reducing environmental impact but also unlocking new possibilities for sustainable beauty and materials innovation.”