NEXTMOL

Nextmol, also known as Bytelab Solutions SL, is a Barcelona-based computational chemistry company founded in 2019 as a spin-off from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center. The company specializes in the development of advanced digital tools that integrate molecular modeling, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing to accelerate chemical research and development. Their core offering is the NEXTMOL Lab, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed for chemists who may not have extensive computational expertise. The platform enables users to perform in silico testing by simulating and characterizing chemical compounds—specifically polymers and surfactants—directly on a computer. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, the platform can predict physico-chemical properties, identify structure-activity relationships, and map chemical space, allowing companies to screen and optimize new formulations before physical synthesis.

By enabling this digital transition, Nextmol aims to help the chemical industry shorten development cycles, reduce R&D costs, and decrease reliance on traditional, labor-intensive experimental methods. Their solutions support the creation of sustainable, high-performing chemicals by facilitating the design of bio-based materials and optimizing additive performance for various sectors, including home and personal care, paints, coatings, and lubricants. The company provides both software access and tailored R&D services to multinational clients, helping them meet regulatory requirements and climate neutrality goals. Nextmol maintains high standards for security, with its lab platform being ISO 27001:2022 certified, and it has been recognized with numerous industry awards and research grants for its contributions to digital chemical innovation.