Imagine taking waste that usually ends up in a landfill and turning it into a vitamin boost for the earth. This project creates special mixtures from things like insect waste and recovered nutrients to fix tired, worn-out soil. It's like giving the ground a healthy meal so crops grow better without relying on harsh chemicals.
EU agriculture faces a crisis with 60-70% of soils degraded, while 70% of potentially useful bio-waste is wasted in landfills. There is a critical gap in safe, regulated, and effective bio-based alternatives to synthetic chemical fertilisers.
Developed 4 valorisation routes (blood hydrolysate, frass, N-struvite, K-struvite) and over 70 prototypes of solid and liquid soil improvers, including 5 market-ready formulations with nutrient-release coatings.
If you are a commercial crop producer dealing with degraded soil and high chemical costs — this project developed 5 market-ready soil improvers that match or outperform traditional mineral fertilisers. These products use tailored nutrient compositions to improve crop performance sustainably.
If you are a waste processor dealing with the fact that 70% of bio-waste is still landfilled or incinerated — this project developed 4 valorisation routes for blood hydrolysate, frass, and struvite. This allows you to turn waste streams into a sellable, high-value product line.
If you are a fertilizer manufacturer dealing with strict new EU Fertilising Products Regulations — this project developed over 70 product prototypes with confirmed safety profiles. These include controlled nutrient release coatings and bio-stimulants to ensure regulatory compliance and market fit.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or production costs are not provided, though the project focuses on creating a circular business model to ensure commercial viability.
Yes, the project specifically includes the design of an upscaling roadmap for each of the four valorisation routes to engage entrepreneurs and soil companies.
Based on available project data, the project focuses on co-creation via Living Labs and developing business models for commercialisation, but specific licensing terms are not listed.
Yes, the project specifically aims for compliance with the new Fertilising Products Regulation and has conducted safety assessments confirming they are non-toxic to aquatic life.
The project period runs until 2026-11-30, with the goal of delivering at least 5 market-ready soil improvers by the end of the term.
The consortium is heavily geared toward commercialization, with a 47% industry ratio consisting of 7 industrial partners and 7 SMEs. This strong private-sector presence, combined with 4 research entities and 1 university across 4 countries, suggests the project is focused on market entry rather than basic research. The inclusion of Living Labs in Spain and Belgium further ensures that the products are being tested against actual end-user needs.
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