We are thrilled to share the recent achievements of LIFE byProtVal project, which has reached a significant milestone by publishing scientific papers in two leading journals in their respective fields. These accomplishments underscore the quality and impact of the research conducted within the framework of our project.

Scientific Journal 1: "Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy"

The publications in this journal focused on advances made in the recovery and recycling of high-value proteins from animal processing by-products. One publication was centered on the recovery of proteins from wastewater, SANDACH category 3, while the second publicaction focused on recovering proteins from SANDACH category 2 by-products with feasible results for obtaining hydrolyzed collagen with good yields and promising outcomes in applications such as bio-stimulants and biochemical agents

Scientific Journal 2: "Journal of Plant Science and Phytopathology"

The third publication focuses on the assessment of bio-stimulants based on hydrolyzed proteins recovered from animal by-products as growth enhancers for plants. The results highlight the potential of these bio-stimulants to improve plant growth and productivity while reducing environmental impact by substituting chemical fertilizers, offering sustainable alternatives to promote environmentally friendly practices in agriculture.

These achievements are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the project partners, as well as the importance of European collaboration in advancing science and technology. We hope that these breakthroughs will further drive research in their respective fields and benefit society as a whole

The publications can be viewed at the following link.

INESCOP participated in the 14th edition of EuropaBio's European Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy #EFIB 2021 which took place on 5, 6 and 7 October 2021 in Vienna, Austria.

The main theme of EFIB 2021 is "The European Green Pact in action: Integrating industrial biotechnology in business". In this context, around 300 experts, both public officials and private sector professionals will participate and discuss the latest opportunities and up-to-date information on the situation and perspectives of bio-industries.

In this event of international relevance in the field of circular bioeconomy, INESCOP, through its R&D&I technician, Mayra Lacruz, presented as a panellist the LIFE BYPROTVAL project related to the revalorisation of bio-waste, specifically animal by-products, by obtaining products of a protein nature with high added value, for application as a bio-based product in the tanning industry and, highlighting its use as a biofertiliser/bio-stimulant.

The session entitled "Sharing best practices in the circular bioeconomy" was held on 07 September, sharing with other leading projects such as SUSFERT and INGREEN.

This event is of great global importance to learn about the value chain of bio-based products, bioprocesses and the role that bio-based innovation can play in relation to the implementation of the European Green Pact and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of a green recovery.

LIFE Byprotval participated with a presentation in BIOKET 2022 – a key sectorial fair edicated to bio-based solutions and processes, tackling technological, economic and environmental challenges of the bioeconomy. The fair focuses on innovation in processes for biomass conversion using emerging technologies, minimizing waste production and optimizing economics.

During the event, LIFE Byprotval interacted with differents stakeholders that despite the COVID situation was a succeed in delivering a record edition: 384 participants from 23 different countries, 64 exhibitors and 16 Start-ups on our village (80 exhibitors in total), plus our workshops, the innovation tours and all the networking activities (700 prescheduled B2B meetings).

On March 16th, 2022 our colleague Mayra Lacruz - Circular Economy have participated as a speaker at the expert panel 'KETs for a Circular Bioeconomy' with the BYPROTVAL project.

The conference program organized by BIOKET Bioeconomy Key Enabling Technologies platform in #Lille analyzes the future possibilities for #biomass as a source of resources for the promotion of circular economy and #sustainability in production processes.