Descrizione del progetto
Biopesticidi più sicuri, non tossici ed efficaci
Analogamente agli agenti patogeni che provocano malattie nell’uomo e negli animali, i patogeni vegetali possono diffondersi da una pianta all’altra. Questi patogeni sono responsabili di oltre un terzo delle perdite alimentari, minacciando così la produzione di mangimi e alimenti. Per proteggere le piante, gli agricoltori si affidano a prodotti fitosanitari a base di sostanze chimiche che possono provocare danni maggiori; i residui chimici, infatti, contaminano il suolo, l’acqua, le piante e i loro prodotti e minacciano i consumatori e il bestiame. L’azienda francese LIPOFABRIK ha sviluppato e brevettato una serie di molecole biopesticide innovative di origine biologica, i lipopeptidi. Si tratta di molecole efficaci ed ecologiche, che però è possibile produrre solo su piccola scala. Il progetto LIPOFABRIK, finanziato dall’UE, ottimizzerà questa tecnologia per raggiungere la capacità di produzione industriale. L’obiettivo generale è quello di fornire biopesticidi più sicuri, non tossici ed efficaci.
Obiettivo
Plant pathogens are a major threat to feed and food production, being responsible for the loss of over 40% of the world food produce. Also, feed and food contaminated with microbes or their toxic by-products is banned from the market and lift trade barriers. Producers rely on plant protection products to fight pathogens, but since most of them have chemical origin, their use entails major risks. Along the hazard for the exposed applicators, chemical residues contaminate soil, water, plants and their products, posing a major threat for consumers and livestock. To reduce these risks, authorities are banning many chemicals from their use in plant protection, leaving the market with no effective alternatives. In response, we at LIPOFABRIK have developed and patented a suite of innovative biopesticide molecules of biological origin, lipopeptides. Our biopesticide molecules are effective and eco-friendly, with proven protective properties that spare plants from damaging agents, but also prevent the deposit of residues or contaminants. Today, we are able to produce and commercialize our lipopeptides at a small scale, but the need for lipopeptides in agriculture, seed protection or gardening reaches up to several hundreds of tonnes per year. This need is not being met today. Thus, the ultimate objective of this project is to optimise our technology and achieve the industrial capability to cover the market need. To achieve this goal, in Phase 1 we will conduct a Feasibility Study to help us gather input on the main technical, commercial and financial aspects influencing the project. Once completed, our project will bring significant benefits for agriculture, environment and society. It will supply safer, non-toxic and effective biopesticides, reducing the incidence of poisoning and related chronic diseases. In turn, it will secure LIPOFABRIK’s growth, expecting to reach €4.5 million profits, 20 new employees and a ROI of €6.9 per euro invested in 5 years after completion.
Campo scientifico
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Programma(i)
- H2020-EU.3.2. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research, and the bioeconomy Main Programme
- H2020-EU.3.2.4. - Sustainable and competitive bio-based industries and supporting the development of a European bioeconomy
- H2020-EU.3.2.1. - Sustainable agriculture and forestry
- H2020-EU.2.3.1. - Mainstreaming SME support, especially through a dedicated instrument
- H2020-EU.3.2.2. - Sustainable and competitive agri-food sector for a safe and healthy diet
Invito a presentare proposte
Vedi altri progetti per questo bandoBando secondario
H2020-SMEINST-1-2016-2017
Meccanismo di finanziamento
SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1Coordinatore
59655 VILLENEUVE D'ASCQ
Francia
L’organizzazione si è definita una PMI (piccola e media impresa) al momento della firma dell’accordo di sovvenzione.