María Paula Palma
Costa RicaentrepreneurFemale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%María Paula Palma is a young entrepreneur and co-founder of Biotopika, a company that transforms agricultural waste, such as 'ugly' potatoes, into effective skincare products for people with dermatitis. Her innovative approach to bioeconomy emerged from a university course, and she aims to make her products accessible to those in need while promoting sustainability.
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María Paula Palma is a young scientist and entrepreneur recognized by Forbes for her innovative work as the leader of the brand Biotopika.
Emprendedora costarricense destacada por Forbes no deja a nadie indiferente con su contundente respuesta a las críticas (video)La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa Rica· 2026-07-22
Costa Rica· 2026-07-22María Paula Palma and her partners created Biotopika to transform agricultural waste into skincare products for people with dermatitis.
¿Y si la riqueza está en los desechos? El camino en bioeconomía que Costa Rica construyeLa Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa Rica· 2026-03-02
Costa Rica· 2026-03-02
