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INNOPROTEIN

New sustainable proteins for food, feed and non-food bio-based applications

Budget
5.043.847,50 €
Duration
Start date:
01/06/2023
End date:
31/05/2027
Beneficiaries
A4F ALGAFUEL, S.A. ALPHA CHITIN - COMGRAF SAS BIOTREND BIOZOON GMBH DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY ENKOA SYSTEMS SL EUROPEAN FOOD INFORMATION COUNCIL AISBL FUNDACION TECNALIA RESEARCH & INNOVATION NATURSTOFF-TECHNIK GMBH PROMIC, S.A. SCL ITALIA S.P.A. SUEROS Y DERIVADOS S.L.U. VYZKUMNY USTAV VETERINARNIHO LEKARSTVI ZERO EMISSIONS ENGINEERING BV
SDG

AIMPLAS is aligned in this project with the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Objectives

The INNOPROTEIN project pushes up EUROPE’S PROTEIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY addressing novel sustainable (environmental, technological, economic & social) protein sources. The project aims to provide Single Cells Proteins (SCP) (microalgae, bacteria & fungal) and entomological alternative high-quality protein to food, feed and non-food biobased applications with a CIRCULAR & ZERO WASTE perspective in their production.

Description

In 2050, there will be up to worldwide 10 billion inhabitants, being one of the greatest environmental, economic and social global challenges to produce enough quality protein sustainably, reducing current pressure in its production on natural resources. In this context, the EU is vulnerable due to its “protein gap” (imports 70% of protein-rich crops and 90% of soybeans). There is an urgent need for new sustainable protein sources with high nutritional quality, healthy and functionality properties that meet end-users needs and expectations in food, feed and non-food biobased markets. It is critical to increase the consumers and industry awareness to successfully implement new proteins value chains.

The INNOPROTEIN project fully faces this challenge and fits into the Farm to Fork Strategy and the European Green Deal priorities addressing unexploitable and sustainable (environmental, technological, economic & social) protein sources to accelerate EUROPE’S PROTEIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY. The project aims to provide Single Cells Proteins (microalgae, bacteria & fungal) and entomological alternative high-quality protein to food, feed and non-food biobased applications with a CIRCULAR & ZERO WASTE perspective in their obtention.

The INNOPROTEIN project demonstrates a strong multi-actor approach involving 15 partners, including providers of technology (4 RTDs – 27%), industrial partners (10 SME – 67%) and a consumer-oriented partner (1 NGO – 6%) from 9 different European countries. The duration of the project will be of 48 months, with an overall estimated budget of € 5,043,847.50 and a significant in-kind contribution (15%) by all SMEs of the Consortia, increasing the impact of the project and showing their dedication to reaching the project goals.

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Financing

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Packaging
Food safety
European
02. Hambre cero
08. Trabajo decente y crecimiento económico
09. Industria, innovación e infraestructura
12. Producción y consumo responsables
Biotechnology