Name:
BioApp: A trans-regional platform for the transfer of technological biopolymers from the research sector to the market.
Developed by:
International consortium
National Institute of Chemistry of Slovenia
Country(ies) involved:
Slovenia
Funding sources:
EU
General idea:
Project BioApp strengthened cooperation and increased interconnection between key stakeholders involved in the development of bio-polymer innovations, both from the public and private sectors within the program area, through their direct involvement in the pilot development of bio-polymer technologies. By establishing a trans-regional technological platform, this project BioApp provides the means and the space to improve access to knowledge and create opportunities for concrete engagement in the fields of technology transfer, translational research, innovation, and technology in the partners’ common priority areas. Research is focused on the bio-plastics to be used for making packing products, as one of potential materials to be used for production of bio-plastics is algae.
Aim:
To accelerate the development of pilot technology for advanced biopolymers by strengthening cooperation between research organizations and key economic stakeholders. The project is focused on the development and application of commercially interesting highly innovative biopolymers.
Challenges/needs addressed:
Plastic pollution needs to find appropriate materials to be used for producing bioplastics.
Impact and usefulness:
Establishment of a sustainable flow of information for the development of current and future products and services with high added value within the program area, thereby increasing competitiveness and stimulating economic growth.
Investigating the materials to be used for producing bio-plastics; which might contribute to the decrease of the need to produce and use traditional plastics.
Contribution to innovations:
Investigation of alternatives to be used for replacing plastics.
Stakeholders:
Industry of packing producers.
Sources:
https://www.ita-slo.eu/en/bioapp