Alimentaria Open Innovation Challenge 2026

23 – 26 Mar 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

ChallengeUpdated on 27 January 2026

Biotechnological Processes to Upcycle Food Industry By-products

R&D Manager at Dallant

Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Spain

About

This challenge focuses on applying biotechnological processes (e.g., fermentation, enzymatic hydrolysis....) to transform diverse food industry by-products into valuable ingredients for food, feed, and cosmetic sectors.

The goal is to develop scalable, innovative solutions that align with circular economy principles, reduce waste, and promote sustainability.

We seek partners with expertise in biotechnology, extraction, and formulation to co-create impactful products and drive collaborative innovation.

Topic

  • Foodtech
  • Food supplements
  • Nutritional supplements
  • Sustainability
  • Healthy foods
  • Food processing
  • New tastes and eating experiences
  • Clean label
  • Food innovation
  • Natural Food Ingredients
  • Food engineering
  • Food waste
  • Valorisation of by-products
  • Food waste

Type

  • Proof of concept/pilot testing
  • Co-development
  • Client-provider collaboration (commercial agreement)
  • Public tender
  • Horizon Europe's project consortium

Organisation

Dallant

Catalan corporation with challenge

Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Spain

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