Smart Nanotechnologies

Name

Smart Nanotechnologies

Legal name

Smart Nanotechnologies S.A.

Website

https://smartnanotechnologies.com.pl

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Antimicrobial Nanomaterials

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612), Research and Development in Nanotechnology (541713)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Biocides & Disinfection Chemicals (Non-Agricultural) (IMAEAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disinfecting All-Purpose Cleaners (CRAJAMAB), Hand Sanitizers & Antibacterial Personal Care (CRADANAI), Concentrated Surface Disinfectants (Dilutable Liquids) (CRAJANAB)

Keywords

• Antimicrobial nanomaterials
• Silver nanoparticle additives
• Polymer biocidal masterbatches
• HVAC disinfection products
• Carbon nanotube composites

Headquarters

HQ city

Alwernia

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Finished Products: Sale of branded nanotechnology-based products including Smart CleanAir (HVAC cleaning/disinfection), Silvcare (hand/surface disinfectants), Safe Animals (pet care), Silveco (livestock veterinary products), Silver Epoxy (coatings), and POLYDEF polymer additives. Revenue generated from product sales to distributors, B2B clients, and end consumers through retail channels.
2. Polymer Additives & Masterbatches: Sale of POLYDEF biocidal additives in powder and granule form for polymer manufacturers. Products include silver-based (Polydef AG, AG+) and copper-based (Polydef Cu, Cu+) additives for various polymer matrices (PP, HDPE, LDPE, ABS, PC, EVA, PA6, PS, PVC-U). Revenue from direct B2B sales to plastics manufacturers.
3. AGuscio Ceramic Technology Licensing: Licensing of AGuscio technology to ceramic tile and sanitaryware manufacturers, enabling them to produce self-disinfecting ceramic products with volume-based antimicrobial protection. One-time technology adoption fee plus ongoing royalty arrangement implied.
4. Dedicated R&D Projects: Custom research and development projects 'from idea to product' for clients seeking bespoke nanotechnological solutions. Services include methodology development, R&D work, and technical consulting. Targets companies wanting to add innovative nanotech solutions to their product portfolios.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Smart Nanotechnologies manufactures bactericidal nanoadditives and silver- and copper-based compounds that deliver antimicrobial protection across multiple industries. Its product range spans nanosilver and nanocopper colloids, multi-wall carbon nanotubes, POLYDEF polymer masterbatches, AGuscio ceramic additives, Silver Epoxy biocidal coatings for steel, and finished branded product lines for HVAC cleaning (Smart CleanAir), hand and surface disinfection (Silvcare), livestock and veterinary care (SILVECO), and pet care (Safe Animals).

Product overview

Smart Nanotechnologies is a manufacturer of bactericidal nanoadditives and silver compounds. The product portfolio consists of multiple integrated product lines: Smart CleanAir (air conditioning cleaning and disinfection products), POLYDEF (bactericidal polymer masterbatches and powder additives), Silver Epoxy and coatings (biocidal coatings for steel and ceramics), semi-products (colloids, carbon nanotubes, colloidal silica), Safe Animals and SILVECO (pet care and livestock products), and Silvcare (hand and surface disinfectants). The company also provides dedicated R&D project services and the Active Silver Protection by POLYDEF trademark certification for products meeting biocidal standards. Products are primarily based on silver and copper nanoparticles providing antimicrobial properties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smart CleanAir: Modern products for air conditioning systems including cleaning, disinfectant and washing products with dual-phase action for the air conditioning and ventilation market
• POLYDEF
• Safe Animals
• SILVECO
• SILVCARE
• GLADOC
• AGuscio
• Silver Epoxy

Products and services

• Smart CleanAir HVAC cleaning and disinfection product line Modern cleaning, disinfectant and washing products for air conditioning and ventilation systems with dual-phase action using active silver forms. Multiple variants target HVAC evaporators, condensers, wiper-fluid-style aerosols, automotive A/C, and home A/C, with several holding National Institute of Hygiene (PZH) attestations.
• POLYDEF biocidal polymer additives and masterbatches Polymer additive technology endowing thermoplastic, thermoset, PUR foam and 3D-printing products with antibacterial and antifungal properties. Available as powder additives or as ready-to-process polymer granules (masterbatches) for various polymer carriers.
• AGuscio ceramic antimicrobial additive technology Bioactive additive technology for ceramic linings (tiles, gres tiles, sanitary appliances) that confers self-disinfecting properties with over 90% bacterial reduction throughout the entire ceramic volume, not just on the surface. Sold/licensed to ceramic producers.
• GLADOC hydrophilic nanoadditive for windshield wiper fluids Hydrophilic nanotechnology additive for windshield washer fluids that seals micro-cracks on glass, reduces scratches, improves visibility, and forms a protective layer that facilitates removal of dirt and insects.
• Silver Epoxy dual-component biocidal and anti-corrosion coating Dual-component epoxy coating fortified with nanosilver that provides >99% microbiological reduction (E. coli and S. aureus), hydrophobic surface behaviour and corrosion resistance on galvanized and stainless steel substrates; coverage 30-50 m² per kg of mixed A+B components.
• Antibacterial coating services with nanosilver on stainless steel Service-oriented offering that creates antibacterial nanosilver coatings on stainless steel elements, achieving greater than 99% microbiological reduction. Targeted at industrial buyers needing antimicrobial-finished stainless components.
• Colloidal silver 50 ppm (nano-silver colloid) Aqueous colloid of silver nanoparticles (50 ppm silver content ±5 ppm) exhibiting very high and long-lasting antimicrobial efficacy (>90% bactericidal and fungicidal), supplied in 5 L canisters for industrial and professional use.
• Colloidal copper 50 ppm (nano-copper colloid) Aqueous colloid containing nanometric copper complexes exhibiting very high and long-lasting antimicrobial efficacy with fungi- and bactericidal action, supplied to industrial and professional customers.
• Nanosilver on hydrophilic silica (powder) Powder formula based on silver nanoparticles on hydrophilic silica (350-450 nm spherical grains) for slow release of silver ions; used in wood, cellulose, gypsum, ceramic and polymer protection with 5-15% suggested content in finished products.
• Copper on hydrophilic silica (powder) Powder formula based on copper on hydrophilic silica with biocidal action against bacteria, fungi and algae, providing slow ion release for long-lasting material protection.
• Multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) Raw and surface-modified multi-wall carbon nanotubes (mean length 1.25 μm) including silver-modified (MWCNTs/Ag, 1-50% wt., 5-100 nm grain size), copper-modified (MWCNTs/Cu, 1-50% wt., 10-500 nm grain size) and water-soluble MWCNTs-COONH4 variants, supplied in 10-100 g powder packages.
• Submicronic colloidal silica particles Hydrophilic colloidal silica with 350-450 nm spherical grains, non-porous, resistant up to 1000°C, used in catalysis, electronics, ceramics and other industrial applications. Supplied in 50-1000 g white-powder packaging.
• Hydrophobization impregnation products Impregnant products that protect materials and surfaces against moisture absorption, weather exposure and pollution, used to add hydrophobic properties to construction and industrial substrates.
• Safe Animals pet care product line Companion-animal care products containing active silver forms (creams, sprays, ear drops and related SKUs) for skin, ear, dental and tear-stain care of dogs and cats, with antiseptic and regenerative properties plus D-panthenol in skin-protection formulations.
• SILVECO livestock and veterinary product line Professional products dedicated to veterinary and agricultural markets including disinfection, udder care, hoof correction (NanoHoof), biosecurity and hygiene with silver-based formulations; sold through the dedicated silveco.com.pl channel and distributor network. Covers livestock, pet and horse sub-lines.
• Silvcare hand and surface disinfection line Products for effective disinfection of hands and surfaces with antimicrobial protection: Silvcare+E (biocidal hand and surface disinfectant, biocidal registration, STOP Covid designation), Silvcare+ hygienic hand gel, Silvcare surface aerosol and Silvcare universal cleaning agent. Targeted at hospitals, clinics, food processing, hairdressers, gyms and similar facilities.
• Dedicated R&D projects (custom nanotechnology development) Custom research and development services delivered 'from idea to product' for clients wanting to add innovative nanotechnology solutions to their portfolios: methodology development, R&D work, technical consulting and private-label manufacturing under client brands.

Quantifiable outcome

• POLYDEF additives achieve 99.99% microbiological efficacy per ISO 22196 at low concentrations
• +5 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HBH Sp. z o.o. Sp. K.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish HVAC equipment distributor based in Poznan (ul. Wichrowa 28). Sells Smart CleanAir and Polydef products. Part of the core domestic distribution network serving professional HVAC maintenance market across the Poznan region.
• Torimex – Chemicals Ltd Sp. z o.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish chemicals distributor with locations in Konstantynow Lodzki (ul. Innowacyjna 8) and Alwernia (32-566). Sells Smart Nanotechnologies products including Smart CleanAir and Polydef additives. Dual-location coverage serves central and southern Poland.
• P.H.U. Eurowent-Instalacje Krystian FrackowiakminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish HVAC installation company in Gadki (ul. Szkolna 11) serving the Poznan metropolitan area. Distributes Smart CleanAir products to its customer base of HVAC installers and maintenance professionals.
• HurtowniaInstalacji.plminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline and stationary installation products wholesaler in Swarzedz (ul. Paderewskiego 53) serving Polish installation contractors. Carries Smart CleanAir products for resale to professional installers.
• Grupa Przybyszewscy Sp. z o.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish installation products distributor in Poznan (Obornicka 350A). Part of the distribution network for Smart Nanotechnologies products serving the Greater Poznan area.
• Avicold Sp.J.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish HVAC and refrigeration equipment distributor with locations in Cieszyn (ul. Katowicka 28) and Bielsko-Biala (ul. NMP Krolewski Polski 10). Covers the Silesian region with Smart Nanotechnologies products.
• Silesian Nano ClusterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry cluster (nanoslask.pl) bringing together companies and research institutions in the Silesian region focused on nanotechnology. Smart Nanotechnologies is a member, gaining access to collaborative R&D opportunities and regional nanotechnology ecosystem.
• NANONET FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation for Supporting Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (nanonet.pl). Membership provides access to national nanotechnology research network, collaborative opportunities, and industry visibility.
• Polish Cluster of Composite TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish Cluster of Composite Technologies (pktk.pl). Membership connects Smart Nanotechnologies with the composite materials industry, supporting MWCNTs and polymer composite development partnerships.
• The 3W IdeaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 3W Idea initiative (idea3w.org). Membership aligns with company's focus on water, hydrogen, and health applications of nanotechnology, opening potential partnerships in environmental and healthcare sectors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HeiQ Materials: Swiss specialty materials company offering antimicrobial and hygiene technologies (e.g., HeiQ Viroblock) for textiles, polymers, and coatings — overlapping technology and customer base with POLYDEF and Silvcare lines.
• Sciessent: US-based antimicrobial technology company providing additives for polymers, textiles, and coatings — directly comparable to POLYDEF masterbatch and the Active Silver Protection certification model.
• Parx Materials: Dutch company developing non-leaching antimicrobial technologies for plastics, ceramics, and coatings — comparable to Smart Nanotechnologies' volume-based AGuscio and Silver Epoxy offerings.
• Bio-Gate AG: German company developing silver-based antimicrobial technologies for coatings, polymers, and healthcare applications — closely aligned with Smart Nanotechnologies' nanosilver platform and AGuscio ceramic technology.
• NanoCare: German specialist in nano-coatings and surface protection including hydrophobic and antimicrobial finishes — comparable technology positioning to Silver Epoxy and GLADOC nanoadditive.
• Addmaster (now Polygiene Group): UK-based supplier of antimicrobial and odor-control masterbatch additives for plastics — directly competes with POLYDEF in the polymer additive segment.

Emerging players

• Nanoxplore: Canadian producer of graphene and carbon nanotubes for industrial applications — comparable advanced carbon nanomaterial platform to Smart Nanotechnologies' MWCNTs business.
• Promethean Particles: UK-based manufacturer of nanomaterials via continuous flow processes, including metal oxides and nanoparticles — adjacent competitor in the upstream nanomaterial supply chain.

Broad incumbents

• OrganoClick: Swedish green chemistry company producing bio-based functional chemicals for textile, paper, and hygiene applications — broader portfolio but overlapping biocidal and surface-treatment technologies.
• Microban International: US-based global leader in built-in antimicrobial technologies for consumer products, textiles, and polymers — broader portfolio and global reach, competing with POLYDEF and Active Silver Protection certification model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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