About Boldus Biofactory
Boldus Biofactory is developing a next-generation biotechnology platform for the sustainable production of high-value plant-derived bioactive compounds.
While still advancing toward full industrial deployment, our development is already supported by substantial scientific progress, validated technical results, specialized expertise, and strong institutional backing.
Our work has secured competitive public innovation funding in Chile, including support through programs such as FONDEF, reflecting both the scientific credibility and strategic relevance of our technology.
Beyond research, we have actively engaged with industry stakeholders across cosmetics, biotechnology, and related sectors, receiving consistent validation that our platform addresses a real and growing market need: access to sustainable, traceable, and reliable plant-based bioactive ingredients.
We also collaborate with Functional Life, which implemented reconstructed human skin models in Chile together with EpiSkin/L’Oréal Brazil, enabling advanced cosmetic validation aligned with internationally recognized industry standards.
Beginning with boldine from Peumus boldus, a native Chilean species increasingly affected by extraction pressures, we are building a scalable platform that responds directly to industry demand for sustainable sourcing solutions while protecting biodiversity.
Why our approach stands out
Our development combines:
Strong scientific and technical validation
Competitive public funding and institutional support
Specialized biotechnology capabilities
Market relevance confirmed through industry dialogue
A scalable platform model with expansion potential beyond a single ingredient
Positioned for industrial relevance
Boldus Biofactory is not simply exploring a scientific concept — we are actively building a commercially relevant platform with demonstrated technical progress and strategic alignment with the future needs of sustainable ingredient markets.
Our goal is to become a key partner for companies seeking innovative, environmentally responsible alternatives to conventional plant extraction.
Our vision
We believe the future of natural ingredients lies in scalable biotechnology systems capable of protecting ecosystems while meeting global industrial demand.
By transforming native biodiversity into sustainable innovation platforms, we aim to redefine sourcing for the cosmetics, nutraceutical, and biotechnology industries.


Rodrigo Hasbún
CEO / Forest Engineer / PhD in Biology
Professor at the University of Concepción


Jorge Gonzalez
CEO / Plant Biotechnology Engineer
Researcher at the Forestry Institute of Chile




Gustavo Sanchez
Assistant Operations / Plant Biotechnology Engineer


Bastian Bucarey
Innovation Manager / Plant Biotechnology Engineer
Muriel Sandoval
Commercial Manager / Project Engineer
Technology Manager at the University of Concepción
