Projects in biotechnology

Low-value residues from Swedish sawmills and the wood industry have the potential to meet most of the demand for bio-based fuel for domestic air traffic. The project will develop technology for the production of biofuel via a sugar platform process using oil-rich yeast fungi and chemical-catalytic processing into aviation fuel.

URSOILL – Swedish Living Lab works to improve soil health in Swedish cities through research, innovation, and collaboration between municipalities, academia, industry, and citizens. By developing solutions for cleaner, vibrant, and resilient urban soils, URSOILL contributes to greener cities, greater biodiversity, and more sustainable societies.

AGROSOIL supports the transition to agroecological weed management by co-developing strategies in living labs that promote soil health while improving weed mangement and reducing herbicide use and tillage intensity.

The aquaculture and seafood industry generate large nutrient-rich waters that are currently wasted. SEAlgaePower intends to use microalgae cultivation to clean these residual water streams. At RISE, extracted high value components from the microalgae biomass will be explored for use in MedTech, ATMP and pharmaceutical applications

The FUSE project aims to generate new knowledge and develop cutting-edge green technologies for the sustainable production of furan-based platform chemicals.

Europe is transitioning to a bioeconomy, but progress is uneven across regions. At the heart of this transition are regional bioeconomy clusters that bring together actors across the value chain. However, in parts of Europe where the bioeconomy has so far received less support, resources or attention, it is more difficult to build and run clusters.

The pulp and paper industry in Europe produces 17 million tonnes of lignin every year. However, only two per cent is used for purposes other than energy production. The EU project LIGNOFUN aims to address this issue by developing bio-based products from lignin, thereby promoting a more sustainable and circular economy.

How can policy and regulation keep pace with the rapid advancement of medical technology? The project Future Policy for the Future of Precision Medicine explores how governance can enable innovative, safe and personalized healthcare.

Nanoparticle platforms for the delivery of RNA adjuvant and mRNA vaccines offer huge potential for innovation in vaccine technology and drug delivery. One of the benefits is the ability of nanoparticles to protect fragile RNA molecules from degradation by nucleases in the body, increasing the stability and longevity of the treatment.

BIOMETHAVERSE aims to diversify possible production methods for biomethane in Europe, increase cost-effectiveness, and contribute to the dissemination and use of new biogas technology. RISE designs, builds, and operates a mobile testbed for biological methanation of syngas to biomethane within the project.

Brewers’ spent grain (BSG) is a by-product that is formed in significant quantities during beer production. Currently, BSG is mainly used for animal feed and production of biogas. However, the high nutritional value of BSG means that it has great potential to be valorised into an innovative, healthy and environmentally sustainable food ingredient.

The project explored the potential to develop a bio-based disposable medical device with low environmental impact. It involved identifying more sustainable materials for products intended for short-term use inside the body.

The project develops new methods to enhance virus detection and surface cleaning efficiency through innovative models and molecular techniques. The results contribute to improved hygiene in societally critical environments such as healthcare, food production, and public spaces, thereby reducing the spread of infections and safeguarding public healt

With increasing demands for sustainability and reduced environmental impact, innovative solutions for alternative proteins are essential. The PLANTOMYC project brings together plant and fungal proteins, using mycelial protein biomass (MPB) to develop nutritious, tasty and minimally processed meat substitutes.

Plant-based dairy substitutes from soy, oats and almonds have become a popular choice for consumers worldwide. DELICIOUS proposes a new production technology to create affordable, tasty and safe plant-based dairy substitutes for cheese and kefir with high nutritional value by combining microbial products with plant-based raw materials.

iCOSHELLs addresses the EU's need for sustainable soil restoration through co-creative Living Labs that bring together researchers and stakeholders. The project develops scalable solutions and policy recommendations to enhance biodiversity, climate resilience, and a sustainable future for society and the environment.