Imagine using tiny bacteria to act like a natural glue that binds sand and soil together. Instead of pouring heavy, polluting concrete into the ground, these microbes create a limestone-like crust that hardens the earth. It turns loose, dangerous slopes into solid ground without harming the environment.
Traditional soil stabilization relies on energy-intensive and polluting cement-based methods. These methods are hazardous to the environment and struggle to keep pace with increasing landslides and erosion caused by extreme weather.
A bio-cementation technology using organic binders and microorganisms. The project includes a website and logo as a demo deliverable.
If you are a ground improvement contractor dealing with poor foundation conditions — this project developed a bio-cementation technology that provides a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to traditional cement-based methods.
If you are an erosion control specialist dealing with land threatening houses and infrastructure — this project developed a nature-inspired soil treatment that binds soil particles to stop erosion.
If you are a maintenance firm dealing with landslides triggered by extreme weather — this project developed a bio-technology for slope stability mitigation that reduces carbon footprints compared to energy-intensive methods.
Based on available project data, the specific price is not listed, but the technology is positioned as a cost-effective alternative to traditional cement-based soil improvement.
The project is currently validating the technology across 3 pilot sites in real environments to ensure compatibility with industry standards and market uptake.
The technology builds upon two previous ERC projects which resulted in the development of 3 patents.
A core objective of BIGALPS is to mature the technology to achieve full compatibility with real environment, existing norms, and industry standards.
The project runs from 2023-10-01 to 2026-09-30, aiming to deliver a market-ready, investment-ready solution by the end of the period.
The consortium is research-heavy, consisting of 3 partners from 3 countries (RO, FR, CH). It is composed of 2 universities and 1 research organization, with 0% industry participation. This suggests the project is currently in the technology maturation phase, relying on academic expertise to bridge the gap to commercial application.
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