NUTRIENTS RECOVERY SYSTEMS

Their core work

NURESYS is a Belgian SME specializing in nutrient recovery technologies — extracting valuable nitrogen, phosphorus, and other nutrients from waste streams such as manure and dairy processing effluents. They develop and apply systems that turn agricultural and food industry waste into reusable fertiliser products, operating at the intersection of waste treatment and circular agriculture. Their work spans the full chain from waste characterization and recovery process design to life cycle assessment and compliance with end-of-waste regulations.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

NURESYS entered H2020 in 2018 with a focus on agricultural nutrient management — greenhouse gas emissions, manure treatment, and nutrient recycling within the agri-food chain. By 2019, their focus shifted toward circular economy principles, phosphorus recovery specifically, and the development of new fertiliser products from waste, with growing attention to end-of-waste regulations and biocircular economy concepts. The trajectory shows a company moving from broad agricultural waste management toward specialized, product-oriented nutrient recovery with stronger regulatory and market awareness.

NURESYS is moving toward commercializable phosphorus recovery technologies and fertiliser products, positioning itself for the EU's tightening fertiliser and waste regulations.

How they like to work

NURESYS operates exclusively as a participant or third-party contributor — never as a coordinator — which is typical for a technology SME bringing specialized equipment or process expertise into larger consortia. With 58 unique partners across 16 countries from just 3 projects, they work in large, diverse research consortia rather than tight bilateral partnerships. This suggests they are comfortable integrating into multi-partner projects and contributing their specific nutrient recovery technology to broader research agendas.

Despite only three projects, NURESYS has built a surprisingly broad network of 58 partners across 16 countries, reflecting participation in large EU consortia. Their reach is pan-European with no obvious geographic clustering beyond their Belgian base.

What sets them apart

NURESYS occupies a specific niche as a technology SME that bridges waste treatment and fertiliser production — they don't just study nutrient flows, they build systems to recover them. Their combination of phosphorus recovery technology, manure processing, and dairy waste valorization makes them a practical partner for any consortium needing real-world nutrient recovery demonstration. For coordinators building circular economy or agri-food proposals, they bring an industrial implementation perspective that complements academic research partners.

Highlights from their portfolio

• VALUEWASTE
  Largest funding (EUR 408K) and broadest scope — unlocking value from urban biowaste with circular economy business models and consumer engagement dimensions.
• REFLOW
  Most technically focused project, directly aligned with company name and core mission: phosphorus recovery from dairy waste to produce new fertilisers, with MSCA training network involvement.