SeaDyes: A New Wave in Sustainable Fashion
Portfolio | Feb 18, 2025 | Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Enterprise has provided £75,000 in funding to SeaDyes, an innovative startup founded in July 2023 by marine scientist Jessica Giannotti. SeaDyes, which aims to revolutionize the fashion industry with sustainable seaweed-based dyes, has joined the James Hutton Institute as a spin-in company. The collaboration will enable SeaDyes to access world-class research facilities and expertise, facilitating the development and commercialization of eco-friendly textile dyes. These natural dyes present a sustainable alternative to synthetic petroleum-based dyes, which significantly contribute to environmental pollution. Textile dyeing currently accounts for 3% of global CO2 emissions, with potential growth to 10% by 2050, and is a major source of water pollution. The partnership with the James Hutton Institute will support SeaDyes' mission to provide nature-based textile solutions and contribute to Scotland's bioeconomy. Through this partnership, SeaDyes plans to scale up its production capabilities and introduce market-ready products while driving innovation and sustainability in the fashion industry.
Sectors
- Textiles and Fashion
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Sustainability
Geography
- Scotland – The companies involved, including SeaDyes, Scottish Enterprise, and the James Hutton Institute, are all based in Scotland, and the initiative is aimed at contributing to Scotland's bioeconomy.
Industry
- Textiles and Fashion – The article discusses innovations in the textile and fashion industry through the development of natural dyes from seaweed by SeaDyes.
- Biotechnology – SeaDyes is leveraging biotechnology to create sustainable dye solutions from seaweed, contributing to the industrial biotechnology sector.
- Environmental Sustainability – The startup aims to provide eco-friendly solutions for the textile industry, significantly impacting environmental sustainability and reducing pollution.
Financials
- £75,000 – Funding provided by Scottish Enterprise to assist SeaDyes in scaling their technology and bringing products to market.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeaDyes | Target Company | Company | A startup focused on developing sustainable seaweed-based dyes for the textile industry. |
| Scottish Enterprise | Investor | PE | A public body providing financial and operational support to businesses in Scotland, including SeaDyes. |
| James Hutton Institute | Collaborator | Company | Scotland's leading scientific research institute, providing access to advanced research facilities and expertise to SeaDyes. |
| Jessica Giannotti | Founder and Innovator | Person | Founder of SeaDyes and marine scientist driving the innovation of seaweed-based dyes. |
| James Hutton Limited | Collaborator | Company | A company associated with the James Hutton Institute, involved in the spin-in initiative with SeaDyes. |
| Leah Pape | Head of High Growth Services | Person | An official at Scottish Enterprise supporting the growth of SeaDyes. |