Optimum, sustainable solution for seed drying and conservation

Información del proyecto

DryCoolerSeeds

Identificador del acuerdo de subvención: 805969

DOI

10.3030/805969

Proyecto cerrado

Fecha de la firma de la CE 23 Febrero 2018

Fecha de inicio 1 Marzo 2018

Fecha de finalización 29 Febrero 2020

Financiado con arreglo a

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

Coste total

€ 1 134 500,00

Aportación de la UE

€ 794 150,00

Coordinado por

MARCOLD GROUP
Italy

Periodic Reporting for period 2 - DryCoolerSeeds (Optimum, sustainable solution for seed drying and conservation)

Período documentado: 2018-12-01 hasta 2020-02-29

Resumen del contexto y de los objetivos generales del proyecto

The novelty of DryCoolerSeeds solves quality, economical and environmental problems that businesses in the seed industry face across the globe. The novel mechanism of DryCoolerSeeds allows the seeds to dry and/or cool in a unique way resulting in higher quality seeds and less waste. As a result DryCoolerSeeds offers businesses a higher return on investment. Moreover, the novel machine consumes significantly less energy, generating electrical cost savings to the businesses and less generation of green house gases. In return society gains more in high quality cereals and therefore higher quality food, derived from a sustainable industry.

The overall objective of this innovation project is develop the TRL6 DryCoolerSeeds prototype into a TRL9 market-ready product that can be commercialized in a global market in return of a sustainable and business growth.

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

The TRL6 prototype has evolved into two TRL9 commercial-ready machines of different capacity. Tests carried out by independent and recognised industry professionals show that DryCoolerSeeds provides superior benefits (seed quality, operation and energy efficiency) when compared to existing and state-of-the-art solutions. Concurrently dissemination and commercialization activities have been carried out both locally (Italy) and overseas.

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)

On site tests have shown the novelty of DryCoolerSeeds in cooling and drying processes, resulting in better quality seeds and less energy consumption.

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