H2020-JTI-BBI-2018

Valorise sugars from the cellulosic and/or hemicellulosic fractions of lignocellulosic biomass

Resolve logistical, infrastructural and technological challenges to valorise residual and side streams from aquaculture, fisheries and the aquatic biomass processing industries

Develop bio-based packaging products that are biodegradable/ compostable and/or recyclable

Benefit from previous and current work to create a coherent and stimulating ‘environment’ for a sustainable bio-based industry in Europe

Develop functional molecules for bio-based coatings outperforming existing products and meeting market requirements

Develop techniques and systems to improve the performance of biocatalysts

Develop adequate computational systems for modelling the design, start-up, scaling-up and continuous improvement of bioprocesses involving microorganisms

Identify opportunities to promote careers, education and research activities in the European bio-based industry

Develop technologies and systems to produce bio-based aromatics that outperform fossil-based counterparts

Develop innovative single-step processes for conversion of a biomass feedstock into multiple readily usable intermediate streams

Produce sustainable and cost-efficient high-performance functional ingredients from alternative sources

Introduce new technologies to make pulping operations more resource-efficient

Find solutions to dilution, pollution and content diversity challenges to turn mixed urban bio-waste (1) into sustainable feedstock for the bio-based industry

Expand the bio-based industry across Europe

Large-scale production of proteins for food and feed applications from alternative, sustainable sources

Apply emerging breakthrough technologies to improve existing value chains

Produce biopesticides or bio-based fertilisers as components of sustainable agricultural management plans (1)

Electrochemical processes for bio-based monomers and polymers

Apply advanced biotechnologies to convert biomass that contains inhibitors into high value-added chemicals and materials

Produce on a large scale competitive bio-based building blocks, polymers and materials that outperform existing alternatives in identified market applications

Improve the logistical and pre-processing steps of locally sourced biomass to serve as feedstock for the bio-based industry