Periodic Reporting for period 1 - BUTANOVA (Novel technology for biobutanol production)
Periodo di rendicontazione: 2018-09-01 al 2019-02-28
BUTANOVA technology is a novel biological alternative for the green production of biobutanol from renewable sources, based on an innovative and proprietary metabolic pathway, capable of higher yields, productivities and purity in flexible operating conditions. The major objective of BUTANOVA is the technology demonstration and market introduction of a cost competitive alternative for the biological production of n-butanol, including the scaling-up and process documentation as part of SME Instrument Phase 2.
- Analysis of competition and benchmarking with BUTANOVA: We are in strong position when compared to competitors since we present a novel metabolic pathway which has high flexibility for different feedstock and producing microorganisms.
- Detailed market analysis: Our technology has strong market potential either as biofuel or drop-in in the chemical industry (solvent applications). We have received strong interest from leading stakeholders and our go-to-market strategy will consist of establishing partnerships with player which have large-scale production capacity.
- IP analysis: We have freedom to operate and PCT was filled in March 2019.