Toopi Regen: Unleash the power of urine to finally scale a real closed loop and regenerative farming system

Informazioni relative al progetto

Toopi-Regen

ID dell’accordo di sovvenzione: 101144691

DOI

10.3030/101144691

Progetto chiuso

Data della firma CE 5 Marzo 2024

Data di avvio 1 Gennaio 2024

Data di completamento 31 Dicembre 2025

Finanziato da

• The European Innovation Council (EIC)

Costo totale

€ 3 423 510,00

Contributo UE

€ 2 396 457,00

Coordinato da

TOOPI ORGANICS
France

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - Toopi-Regen (Toopi Regen: Unleash the power of urine to finally scale a real closed loop and regenerative farming system)

Periodo di rendicontazione: 2024-01-01 al 2024-12-31

Sintesi del contesto e degli obiettivi generali del progetto

The global food system faces a dual challenge: ensuring food security while preserving natural resources. Every year in the EU, 18 million tons of mineral fertilizers are used to sustain agricultural yields. However, this practice threatens ecosystems, contributes to climate change, and endangers human health. Meanwhile, a valuable resource, human urine, rich in essential nutrients (N, P, K), is wasted, flushed with drinking water, and polluting aquatic ecosystems.

Toopi Organics addresses these pressing issues through an innovative solution: upcycling human urine into microbial biostimulants using a patented fermentation process. This approach offers farmers an effective, safe, and sustainable alternative to traditional fertilizers. Our biostimulants enhance nutrient use efficiency, increase soil biodiversity, and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fertilizers.

Supported by the EIC Accelerator, our project aims to scale this closed-loop regenerative agricultural model across Europe. By 2027, we plan to deploy our system in key agricultural countries like Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, and Italy. The ultimate objective is to substitute a significant share of mineral fertilizers, contributing to the €230B global fertilizer market while promoting sustainable farming practices and improving farmers’ profitability.

This project aligns with EU priorities on circular economy, climate action, and sustainable agriculture, offering a scalable and replicable solution to global environmental challenges.

Lavoro eseguito dall’inizio del progetto fino alla fine del periodo coperto dalla relazione e principali risultati finora ottenuti

In 2024, the project achieved significant milestones in key technical and scientific areas:

Urine Collection Optimization (WP1):
We developed solutions to ensure a consistent quality of urine collection in buildings, achieving a high compliance at rest areas.

Field Trials (WP2):
Several field trials were conducted in Europe during the 2024 spring and autumn seasons. These trials provided valuable preliminary insights into the efficacy of our biostimulants under diverse soil and climatic conditions. Further trials are planned for 2025 to strengthen these findings.

Market Studies (WP3):
Initial market analyses confirmed strong potential in several countries, supported by growing interest in circular economy practices. However, key analyses, such as SWOT assessments and segmentation, will be completed in 2025 to refine our market entry strategy.

These achievements form a strong foundation for scaling our solution and advancing sustainable agriculture in Europe.

Progressi oltre lo stato dell’arte e potenziale impatto previsto (incluso l’impatto socioeconomico e le implicazioni sociali più ampie del progetto fino ad ora)

Toopi Organics is redefining fertilizer innovation with a groundbreaking approach that integrates waste valorization and regenerative agriculture. Our patented fermentation process transforms urine into high-value biostimulants, offering a dual benefit of waste reduction and sustainable farming solutions.

Key results achieved so far include:

Technological Innovation: Effective stabilization of urine quality ensures scalability and compliance.
Preliminary Field Trial Success: Trials demonstrate promising performance across diverse conditions, highlighting the adaptability of our biostimulants.
Market Potential: Positive reception in target countries underscores a growing demand for sustainable solutions.
Future steps include improving technical processes, completing market studies, and addressing regulatory challenges. Building strategic partnerships and enhancing awareness among stakeholders are critical to unlocking the full potential of this innovation.

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