Descripción del proyecto
Cultivos protegidos gracias a unos productos innovadores
La dependencia de los fertilizantes químicos en la agricultura perjudica al medio ambiente, lo que pone de manifiesto la necesidad de alternativas como los bioplaguicidas. Su preferencia sobre los plaguicidas ha motivado un aumento de la demanda de moléculas de origen biológico. La empresa emergente francesa LIPOFABRIK ha desarrollado y patentado una metodología de producción de micosubtilina, un lipopéptido natural producido por la bacteria «Bacillus subtilis» cuyos efectos antifúngicos y estimulantes se han probado en varios cultivos. Además, la empresa ha desarrollado otro producto con actividad bioestimulante. El objetivo del proyecto financiado con fondos europeos Lipofabrik es solventar la actual escasez de este tipo de biomoléculas en el mercado. Para ello, se industrializará el proceso de formulación y producción, lo que favorecerá la producción masiva a precios competitivos.
Objetivo
LIPOFABRIK is an innovative start-up from the University of Lille, specialized in the production of biological molecules with application in the phytosanitary, food, cosmetic and medical cleaning markets. Our specialised team of researchers has developed and patented a production methodology for mycosubtilin, a bioactive lipopeptide produced by Bacillus subtilis with demonstrated antifungal and stimulating effects in several crops. Since 2013, LIPOFABRIK holds exclusivity on this patent, focused now on its market exploitation and IP portfolio expansion.
LIPOFABRIK has invested over 5 years and €2.18 million in the development, validation and business preparation of mycosubtilin for application as biopesticide and biostimulant. We have demonstrated the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of mycosubtilin against fungal infections in open field and greenhouses, reporting the superior efficacy in several peer review publications.
We have a lipopeptide production plant in pilot stage, yielding 50 kg per year. In views of the ongoing market demand, regulatory requirements and unmet needs faced by manufacturers of plant protection products, we aim to industrialise our production line responding to the market demand at a cost-efficient price. LIPOFABRIK aims to produce at quantities 10 times higher, with prices 5 times lower and higher purity than competitors offer.
This project aims to overcome the current market shortage on lipopeptides, industrialising our proprietary formulation and process to be aligned with the voiced demand. Upon completion, we will operate the first industrial lipopeptide production plant in Europe, providing a sustainable and cost-efficient solution for natural plant protection. Our proprietary biopesticide ingredients will be sold at a competitive price, being the only European company with capability to deliver bulk amounts, from 200-400 tons per year, of lipopeptides needed for large scale application in agriculture and gardening.
Ámbito científico
Programa(s)
Convocatoria de propuestas
Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoriaConvocatoria de subcontratación
H2020-SMEInst-2018-2020-2
Régimen de financiación
SME-2 - SME instrument phase 2Coordinador
59655 VILLENEUVE D'ASCQ
Francia
Organización definida por ella misma como pequeña y mediana empresa (pyme) en el momento de la firma del acuerdo de subvención.