The PRIMED project announces the selection of end-users from its first Open Call to test and validate bio-based ingredients and products. Focused on advancing circular business models in the bioeconomy, PRIMED operates through five Living Labs (LLabs) across Europe. Each LLab specializes in transforming regional feedstocks into high-value products, addressing industry challenges while promoting sustainability. The selected end-users will play a key role in applying project innovations in real-world settings, helping to bridge the gap between research and practical application.
A total of 17 proposals were received from different companies aiming to participate in the PRIMED project’s Living Labs. As none of the submissions for LLAB1 in Lleida, Spain, met the selection criteria, two end-users will be selected for this lab in further stages. Four end-users have been identified in this round, each aligned with a different LLab:
- For LLAB2 in Braga, Portugal, Biofabics will work on advanced bio-silica nano fiber meshes that can be integrated into textile and medical applications.
- In LLAB3, located in Liguria, Italy, Cooperativa Armatori Motopescherecci will convert local fisheries’ waste into valuable inputs for agricultural soil, including biostimulants
- LLAB4, based in Tipperary, Ireland, will collaborate with Zirkulu (operating as Lurra Bio) to develop bio-based soil additives, such as biochar, derived from forestry materials.
- LLAB5 in Espoo, Finland, will partner with Bonne Joumat, an agri-food producer, to transform production by-products into cultured food ingredients, promoting circular resource use.
The involvement of end-users is integral to the project’s success, as they ensure that bio-based solutions are tested in realistic settings, aligning innovation with market needs. Selected companies will receive tailored funding for activities such as laboratory analysis, prototype testing, and engineering support. PRIMED partners will also provide additional evaluations, such as market and impact analyses. These activities will ensure the innovations are practical, scalable, and ready for integration into real-world production systems.
A second Open Call will be launched in 2025 to identify six more end-users who will continue testing and validation activities. Through its phased approach, PRIMED aims to implement systemic changes that cut across industries, reconfigure supply chains, and establish scalable business models. These efforts demonstrate how waste can become a valuable resource, creating economic opportunities, attracting investment, and building the foundation for a more sustainable bioeconomy.
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