Efficient photobioreactor for the production of algae-based chemical resources

Información del proyecto

LAURA

Identificador del acuerdo de subvención: 729773

DOI

10.3030/729773

Proyecto cerrado

Fecha de la firma de la CE 4 Mayo 2016

Fecha de inicio 1 Mayo 2016

Fecha de finalización 31 Octubre 2016

Financiado con arreglo a

• SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research, and the bioeconomy

Coste total

€ 71 429,00

Aportación de la UE

€ 50 000,00

Coordinado por

CLEANTECH INNOVATIONS BV
Netherlands

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - LAURA (Efficient photobioreactor for the production of algae-based chemical resources)

Período documentado: 2016-05-01 hasta 2016-10-31

Resumen del contexto y de los objetivos generales del proyecto

The overall goal of this project was to research the economic upscaling of an innovative photobioreactor (a reactor to grow algae), that exceeds current alternatives on both efficiency and cost of operation, providing a competitive alternative to produce high-end bio-based components for the food industry. By optimizing the light exposure and liquid flow rate, the technology’s efficiency is expected to double compared to current solutions. The photo-bioreactor based on LAURA technology will be able to produce algae at a commercially viable rate, delivering a sustainable alternative for resource provision.

Specific objectives in this H2020-SMEINST Phase 1 study for the Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research and the bio-economy program were:
- Making a quick scan of 3 EU geographical regions based on their technical, economical and legal opportunities and risks for algae food niches;
- Select and validate 3 or 4 most promising sustainable food applications;
- Elaborate a business plan for the European expansion of LAURA.

Trabajo realizado desde el comienzo del proyecto hasta el final del período abarcado por el informe y los principales resultados hasta la fecha

The activities conducted for the 6 months during H2020 SME Instrument phase 1 study, consist of the following:
− Making a quick scan of 3 different EU regions based on their technical, economical and legal opportunities and risks for algae food niches;
− Select and validate 3 or 4 most promising sustainable food segments;
− Elaborate a business plan for the European expansion of LAURA, including the determination of technical, economical and legal opportunities and risks for algae food niches.

Avances que van más allá del estado de la técnica e impacto potencial esperado (incluida la repercusión socioeconómica y las implicaciones sociales más amplias del proyecto hasta la fecha)

Cleantech Innovation's revolutionary LAURA platform has proven a solution to the technical and operational disadvantages that are encountered in current production setups, whilst focussing on high value, high margin output products, i.e. for the food and pharma industries. The LAURA process features significant key advantages over current algae processes, providing evident USP’s and Value for Money reasons to buy the LAURA-application. The revenue model of LAURA is based on the sales of LAURA-reactors to existing algae producers or companies that want to explore new, alternative and sustainable sources.

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