The winner was chosen from 987 applications from 24 countries througout 2010.MetGen enzymes are used for pulp industry processes. New enzymes make existing lignocellulose treatment processes faster, cleaner and more efficient. Enzymes are also used for wastewater treatment in the pulp and paper industry as well as for second generation bioethanol production from cellulose biomass.“We are honored to be awarded with the top prize in the cleantec sector of innovative entrepreneurship in Europe. This boosts our efforts to start cooperation with industrial companies having strategic cleantec agendas,” said Alex Michine, CEO of MetGen.