I-Tech AB

I-Tech AB, a biotechnology firm established in Mölndal, Sweden, in 2000, focuses on creating and commercializing products to prevent biofouling. Their flagship innovation is Selektope, a unique bio-repellent ingredient engineered for marine coatings. This compound provides crucial protection against hard fouling on ships, primarily by temporarily stimulating the swimming behavior of barnacle larvae, thereby preventing them from attaching to coated surfaces. The company's primary clientele is the marine coatings industry.