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A dynamic database of relevant technologies of bio-waste utilisation

Project description

Mobilising bio-waste technology stakeholders

Reducing and using bio-waste could cut emissions, improve soils, and provide energy. Recycling bio-waste is also key for meeting the European Union’s target to recycle 65 % of municipal waste by 2035. The EU-funded Tech4Biowaste project will lay the groundwork for bio-waste technologies. Specifically, it will create a database providing a comprehensive technology overview for the valorisation of bio-waste (food waste and garden waste) into value added applications including organic soil improvers, fertilisers, organic chemicals, fuels, and energy. Matching technology providers with technology searchers, the database will serve as a tool for both users. Tech4Biowaste will mobilise stakeholders for direct involvement.

Objective

"Bio-waste is a key waste stream in Europe with a high potential for contributing to a more circular economy. The Tech4Biowaste project will pave the way for deployment of bio-waste technologies and technology configurations by setting-up a database providing a comprehensive technology overview (TRL4-9) for the valorisation of bio-waste (food waste and garden and park waste) into value added applications including chemicals, energy and fuels, food ingredients, and materials.

The database content will be determined jointly with actors across the bio-waste value chain. Technology providers can showcase new and emerging technologies, even at lower TRL. Technology searchers can analyse and compare bio-waste valorisation technologies. Both categories of users can assess their commercialisation potential through the associated decision support tool.

The Tech4Biowaste database will be composed of unique features based on the latest IT technologies, including artificial intelligence, and use of Open Source software. In order to catalyse significant database usage and future growth, it directly builds on the BBEPP-led Pilots4U network and links with the NOVA-led (parallel-developed) Renewable Carbon platform. A hybrid model will be used to populate the database, combining inputs from the consortium’s publishers’ team, a community of volunteers, and automated scripts and tools („bots"").

Tech4Biowaste will mobilise stakeholders (incl. intended users and contributors) for direct involvement (Co-creation, Trainings 1 Testing Panel, 1 Advisory Board) e.g. in the design of the database, in the development of a continuation and expansion scenario and finally for the Business Plan targeting sustained growth and continuity of the open platform."

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Funding Scheme

CSA - Coordination and support action

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Call for proposal

(opens in new window) H2020-BBI-JTI-2020

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Coordinator

B.T.G. BIOMASS TECHNOLOGY GROUP BV
Net EU contribution
€ 332 656,25
Address
JOSINK ESWEG 34
7545 PN ENSCHEDE
Netherlands
SME
Yes
Region
Oost-Nederland Overijssel Twente
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
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Total cost
€ 332 656,25

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