RIVCircular Matchmaking Platform

1 Feb 2025 – 31 Jan 2026

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Bassam Damaj

President

Veos Pharmaceuticals, SL

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

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We upcycle olive waste into a low-cost solution that cuts CH₄ and H₂S, boosts O₂, and removes metals for cleaner soil, water, and circular farming.

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Veos Pharmaceuticals, SL

Veos Pharmaceuticals, SL

SME / Start-Up / Spin-Off

Madrid, Spain

Veos Pharmaceuticals is a science-driven cleantech and biotech company developing nature-based solutions for soil regeneration, water purification, and emissions reduction. Our flagship platform, OliQuell™, upcycles olive waste into a mineral-enhanced formulation that reduces CH₄ and H₂S emissions, improves oxygenation, and removes heavy metals and agrochemical residues from water systems. Headquartered in Madrid and profitable since 2024, Veos Pharma is a MassChallenge finalist and active in collaborations with PepsiCo, Bayer, Syngenta, UPL and leading EU innovation platforms. We hold IP across the EU, US, and Canada, with full regulatory clearance for use in agriculture and wastewater. We are seeking consortium partners across Horizon Europe and RIV-Circular to scale impact in circular bioeconomy, industrial decarbonization, and climate-smart agri-waste applications.
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About me

Dr. Bassam Damaj is a biotech entrepreneur and cleantech innovator with over 25 years of experience in building science-based ventures. He has founded 7 companies, led 3 IPOs, and raised over $500M across the U.S., EU, and MENA. As CEO of Veos Pharma, he leads the development of OliQuell™, a patented olive waste–based solution for soil regeneration, water purification, and industrial emission reduction. His expertise bridges biotechnology, circular economy, and global sustainability partnerships.

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Skills

  • iotech innovation and venture development
  • Cleantech product scaling and deployment
  • Circular economy and sustainability strategy
  • Soil and water bioremediation expertise
  • IP creation, patent filing, and licensing deals
  • Regulatory strategy for GRAS and EFSA markets
  • Fundraising and global strategic partnerships
  • Product commercialization and go-to-market
  • R&D leadership in natural health solutions
  • Multinational health and climate project design

Interests

  • Climate-smart agri-solutions and soil health
  • Nature-based emission reduction platforms
  • Circular waste valorization for green growth
  • Sustainable water reuse and purification
  • Horizon Europe collaboration opportunities
  • Heavy metal removal from wastewater systems
  • Methane and H₂S reduction in agri systems
  • EU Green Deal-aligned innovation projects
  • Bio-based alternatives to synthetic inputs
  • Environmental biotech and global scale-up

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Region

Madrid Region (ES)

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