Project cooperationUpdated on 19 August 2025

Designing Sustainable Loops for Bio-Based Compound Recovery

Enrico Tenaglia

R&D Lead at Gaia Tech AG

Zollikofen, Switzerland

About

Our project explores how to create sustainable circular loops for the recovery and valorization of bio-based compounds from agricultural side streams. The goal is to develop a processing method that extracts valuable compounds for use in product manufacturing, while ensuring that the remaining material can re-enter its existing valorization chain without disruption. To achieve this, we aim to establish a suitable extraction process, perform economic modelling of the entire value chain, explore the optimization potential offered by AI, and assess the life cycle of the resulting products (LCA). This integrated approach should help us identify the most efficient, cost-effective, and scalable solution, while demonstrating tangible environmental benefits and a measurable footprint.

Stage

  • Early idea

Topic

  • Data technologies | Algorithm that shows the (positive) impact of a Circular Economy process or Circular Economy product
  • Enabling technologies | (Advanced) Materials and additive manufacturing
  • Enabling technologies | Life cycle assessment / Product life cycle management – e.g., Digital Twin / Digital Product Passport
  • Enabling technologies | Network design of reverse supply chains

Type

  • Consortium seeks Partners

Organisation

Gaia Tech AG

Company (SME)

Bern, Switzerland

Similar opportunities