For more than two decades, we have turned breakthrough science into practical, disruptive material technologies. Today, our innovations power product launches for more than 300 global brands in over 60 countries. Each year, we receive major industry recognition for our achievements.
What began as a two‑person research venture has grown into a global deeptech materials innovation leader, continuing a strong upward trajectory since our inception.
Co-founders Carlo Centonze and Dr. Murray Height (2006)
Born on a hike
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Co-founders
Carlo Centonze
Co-founder & Group Chief Executive Officer
Dr Murray Height
Co-founder, Group Chief Innovation Officer
Our journey
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Key event
HeiQ founding by Carlo Centonze and Dr. Murray Height
Award
Siska-Heuberger Prize
Award
W.A. DeVigier Foundation Award IMD Startup Award
Award
McKinsey / ETH Venture PrizeVenture Leaders Award
Key event
Acquisition of textile chemicals company Tex-A-Tec
Award
KTI Technology Entrepreneur
Award
Finalist E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year
Key event
Oilguard launch during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Award
Winner Swiss Technology Award
Winner Swiss Equity Fair
Award
European Environmental Press Award
Key event
First brand collaboration: Odlo introduces products with HeiQ’s antimicrobial silver technology
Key event
First Fortune 500 customer: Hanes launches X-Temp powered by HeiQ Smart Temp (Adaptive)
Award
Finalist Swiss of the Year
Key event
Opening HeiQ in Australia
Award
Swiss Top 10 McKinseyVenture Graduate
Award
Swiss Technology Fund Award
Key event
Opeing HeiQ in USA through acquisition of ChemTex Laboratories (NC, GA)
Award
Top 30 Swiss Growth Champions
Award
Finalist E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year
Key event
Opening HeiQ Iberia, HeiQ China, and HeiQ Taiwan
Award
Winner Swiss Environmental Award (Green Business Award)
Listing on London Stock Exchange, raising GBP 60 million for growth
Award
Winner Swiss Technology Award
Runner-up Swiss Venture Club / Credit Suisse award
PLC Award
Key event
Opening HeiQ in Belgium, Thailand and Germany through acquisition of Chrisal, Life Material Technologies, and RAS
Award
CFI Award
EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Award
Selection 2023/24 ISPO Textrends Award
European CEO of the Year Textile Industry
Award
ISPO Award HeiQ AeoniQ™ x HUGO BOSS Polo Shir
Key event
Returning to private ownership
Award
HeiQ AeoniQ™ ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Award
Key event
Successfully spun off HeiQ AeoniQ by JV; Opening HeiQ in Korea
Award
Winner German Sustainability Award Products 2026
HeiQ IoniX™
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Joint material development with HeiQ is a phased collaboration that takes your idea toward a validated, launch‑ready material. Through a Joint Development Agreement (JDA), we define shared milestones, run focused proof of concept work, and make go or no‑go decisions at each stage. You work directly with our experts and facilities, following a clear IP framework.
Probiotics are reshaping cleaning and laundry. Leading home care brands are already winning with probiotic solutions, and consumers love them. What began as a niche is now a fast-moving, ingredient-led, sustainable trend.
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Probiotics are reshaping cleaning and laundry. Leading home care brands are already winning with probiotic solutions, and consumers love them. What began as a niche is now a fast-moving, ingredient-led, sustainable trend.
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