With the company vision stating that "Biocatalysis should be your first choice" the direction for EnginZyme going forward is defined from a theme perspective as well as the ambitious goal to make the technology a leading capability for preparing and manufacturing value-added chemical products in various parts of the supply chain.

Given the unique properties of enzymes with their exquisite selectivity and efficiency, a switch to bio-catalytic processes from conventional counterparts is bound to have a great impact on process efficiencies, reduction in amounts of chemical building blocks needed fora given manufacture, a profound reduction in effluent st reams with an associated reduction in environmental impact. The unique feature of EnginZyme' s technology allows this all to be handled at maximum efficiency with the enzyme in question being attached onto a controlled pore glass bead (CPG) ready for use in a continuous production set up. The intact enzyme on the glass bead can be recycled or charged with another enzyme after a simple removal of the previous one.

SUSPACC (Sustainable Products and Chemicals Cluster) is an organization of SME companies in the region Drenthe (the Netherlands) with different fields of expertise and one unifying factor; the green chemistry. It is founded in 2016 and is expecting to expand with new companies in the near future.

Every member develops/manufactures projects for more sustainable use of materials. This varies from production of monofilaments based on – mainly – PLA, the use of bio-composites in furniture, the production of PBS – a biopolymer – and the development of other sustainable applications.

The future ambition of SUSPACC is to increase their efforts regarding the development of sustainable products. SUSPACC wants to extend their network in order to get more cooperation with other European companies and organizations for sustainable developments.

AEP Polymers is an innovation based company located in Northern Italy that develops new polymers and formulations starting from bio-based raw materials (purified natural oils or molecular building blocks from fermentation/biorefinery processes).

AEP Polymers focuses on applied R&D in the field of industrial polymers and intelligent formulations from non-edible biomasses, from algae and fish oils to bio-aromatics, like Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) and lignin. Their peculiar chemical structures are a perfect starting point to pursue innovative chemical routes and deliver performing materials for demanding industrial applications in composites, polyurethanes, coatings and adhesives.

The company was born in 2013 from the idea of 4 researchers in the biopolymers field and the financial backup of a Luxembourg-based investor. AEP focuses mainly on applied research, bespoke formulation and process troubleshooting, scale-up and industrialization of the new developed polymers and formulations.

AEP also performs preliminary market evaluation and market penetration analysis to identify the key properties that the new materials should exhibit and the best angle to generate customer interest/acceptance. AEP does not perform direct production above the lab-scale but teams up with industrial partners that follow the scale-up, logistics and commercialization aspects.

A4F is a biotechnology company, located in Portugal, with more than 20 years of accumulated experience in microalgae Research & Development and microalgae production (up to industrial scale). A4F is specialized in the design, build, operation and transfer (DBOT) of commercial-scale microalgae production units, using different technologies that better adapt to our Customers' business.

Complementing our long experience, A4F distinguishes itself through its methodology which includes sealing-up from prototypes in our Experimental Unit in Lisbon to large-scale facilities. Additionally, A4F also develops standard operating procedures for optimized microalgae production, according to production goals and with industry best practices.

A4F has a very close relationship with the leading research groups in national and international universities and institutes in microalgae biotechnology (and related R&D fields), as well as with the largest microalgae producers worldwide. This international networking positions A4F as the first choice for any large-scale contract as the best specialist company in most aspects of microalgae production.

A4F is associated with an innovative project, the first dedicated multi-process and multi-product microalgae biorefinery plant worldwide, that aims to achieve a sustainable and economically viable solution for the production of proteins and other high value products from microalgae biomass.

Biotrend is a research-based company offering advanced services in the area of industrial and marine biotechnology, specialised in the development, optimisation and scale-up of bioprocesses.

Biotrend operates a state-of-the art development lab and a bioprocessing pilot plant with capacities from 1 ml to 300l fermentation scale and supports its clients in the transition of processes to industrially relevant scales through access to facilities within its network of partners.

We are experienced in working with a wide diversity of biological systems, including bacteria, yeasts, fungi, protists and (heterotrophic) microalgae and are certified to work with genetically modified microorganisms. Further, we have helped clients processing industry-relevant renewable raw-materials, from commercially available refined sugars, to side streams of existing businesses, such as lignocellulosic hydrolysates, side-streams of the pulp-and-paper industry, crude glycerol grades, and residues of the agrofood industry.

Examples of target products include industrial enzymes, microbial biomass for human and animal nutrition, cell extracts for the cosmetic industry, pest control agents for agriculture, bio-based chemical building blocks and bio-based polymers.

Biotrend actively participates in international collaborative research projects, including BBI JU projects, keeping at the forefront of scientific development and enabling to offer its clients the most advanced and efficient bioprocessing solutions.

Biotrend's advanced bioprocessing know-how has been serving clients from small startups to global corporations from ail across the world.

Biotrend operates a state-of-the art development !ab and a bioprocessing pilot plant with capacities from 1 ml to 300l fermentation scale and supports its clients in the transition of processes to industrially relevant scales through access to facilities within its network of partners.

WAI Environmental Solutions AS (WAI) is a green technology company with headquarter in Tønsberg, Norway. Founded in 2017, WAI has been focusing on development of biogenic carbon materials, pyrolysis and carbonization technologies, and biocarbon/heat/electricity co-production facilities under our brand name of CarbonWorks. We design, build, own and operate CarbonWorks plants, where sawmill by-products and waste wood are processed with WAI pyrolysis and converted into biocarbon, heat (hot water and steam) and electricity. WAI promotes applying biocarbon in metallurgical industries as reductants for fossil carbon replacement and helps metallurgical industries to meet their decarbonization goals. Meantime, WAI is leading several sizable development projects for biogenic carbon materials production including production of advanced anode materials for sodium-ion battery and production of single-cell-protein (SCP) for aquafeed industry. WAI has a fully owned subsidiary located in Suzhou, China.  

Our vision is to deliver and upscale environmentally friendly solutions in areas of waste treatment, bio processes, bio fuels, soil regeneration, reconstruction of unused brownfields and recyclable packaging.

Zdroje Zeme / BIOGRADA - a high-added-value green company established in 2016 in Slovakia. Zdroje Zeme was awarded a Seal of excellence in EIC Accelerator in 2020 and is currently implementing this project funded from national sources.

The BIOGRADA solution offers a complex approach to solving the problems of bio-waste management, fossil fuel dependency and soil degradation. By processing municipal waste, industrial biodegradable waste, and waste from farming and animal production, we provide not only a valuable service to the local community, but generate further value in the form of green energy and soil regenerating substrate EFFECO by ZZ as our main products.

lt is a perfect circular economy solution contributing to sustainable development goals as defined by the UN and the EU Green Deal plan. The underlying idea behind the research and development of the BIOGRADA bio-waste treatment process and biochar substrate is the eco-effective care for soil.

The care that utilizes the never-ending cycle of restoration of natural resources to enhance soil fertility and quality and at the same time, deals with the issue of bio-waste management. In a circular economy, bio-waste is directed to treatment options that use the waste as a source of valuable resources such as nutrients, organic substances and energy.

The BIOGRADA approach meets the most stringent ecological criteria while being economically effective.

Our pilot site in Horny Jatov site (SK, approximately 80 km from Bratislava) has been transformed from a devastated brownfield into an experiment and pilot production plant. lt benefits from the proximity of local resources (50 km diameter) providing biodegradable agriculture, municipal and industrial waste and proximity of biofuel stations. At the same time, it serves the demand for bio-fertilizers by local cereals and vegetable producers. The same pattern will be sought in commercial production sites. The site is designed to process 150 000 tons of waste and produce 20.000 tons of EFFECO by ZZ and 1,2 MWh of energy per year. The same setup will be sought in commercial production sites.

Our solutions are based on an original idea supported by the research and development of the company and its strategie partners. The production process, products and equipment for the treatment of bio-waste and production of the regenerative substrate are protected by four domestic and two international patents in a number of countries. This allows us to develop business with high added value in various regions of the EU and overseas.

Also, the trademark of the solution, product and the company Biograda, as well as the company name of our subsidiary Zdroje Zeme through which we operate the pilot plant in Horny Jatov are subject to protection. We have obtained an ISO 9001:2015 certificate for the process of Research and Development, and are currently in the process of certification and verification of efficiency and sustainability of soil regeneration and reclamation processes by means of the biochar substrate effeco by ZZ. We cooperate with a worldwide renowned company in the process of obtaining an audit for economic and ecological sustainability of processes and products.

See our main product EFFECO - pelletized bio-based soil regenerator (in our company profile banner in the BIC members area)

https://www.effeco.eu/

UPM - the Biofore Company - leads the integration of b​io- and forest industries into a new, sustainable and innovation-driven future. UPM, with headquarters in Finland, has 19.300 employees and 85.000 shareholders and. UOPM has production sites in 13 countries (of which 8 in Europe) and a sales network on the 6 continents.

UPM consists of six business areas: UPM Biorefining, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Paper ENA (Europe & North America) and UPM Plywood. UPM products are made of responsibly sourced, renewable raw materials. They offer alternatives to replace non-renewable fossil-based materials.

UPM develops new innovative and sustainable businesses. Biofuels, biocomposites and biochemicals are based on UPM's extensive know-how and strong position in the forest biomass sourcing and processing value chain.

UPM’s circular economy approach crystallises into three words: ‘More with Biofore’. UPM reuses or recycles virtually all production waste, recycles materials and products several times, and creates added value through smart solutions. UPM’s goal is to minimise waste and maximise reuse.

New, innovative technologies – such as industrial biotechnology, 3D printing and energy technologies – give new ways to create innovative products and solutions. UPM does all this to bring economic, social and environmental value to their stakeholders and the society.

UPM is partner in BBI JU projects ‘EFFORTE’ (Efficient forestry by precision planning and management for sustainable environment and cost-competitive bio-based industry), ‘PROVIDES’ (PROcesses for Value added fibres by Innovative Deep Eutectic Solvents) and ‘Valchem’ (Value added chemical building blocks and lignin from wood).

Sildarvinnslan ltd. is the largest processor of fish meal and fish oil in lceland and oparates two fishmeal plant, one pelagic processing plant, a groundfish facililty and in conjuction to this a storage facility for frozen products that hosts up to 20.000 metric tons of products. lt' s main operation is in Neskaupstadur at the East coast of lceland. The company and its subsidaries oparates 3 pelagic vessels, 3 ground fish trawlers and one groundfish factory trawler. Typical production quantities are 30 - 40 kT frozen pelagics, 3 kT ground fish and 100 kT of fish meal and oil.

Sildarvinnslan ltd. is in constant renovation, process alterations and product developement. The largest individual process stream is fish protein a final product as fish meal, mainly for Salman feed. A large portion is in the form of carcass and offgraded fish from pelagic processing to human consuption and is discarded to the fishmeal plant in contious flow and processed to fish meal and oil. Our potential is better utilization of this material into bio-based products with best possible technology for higher end products.