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SSOIL: Turning Agri-Food Waste into Functional Compost-Like Materials

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Project Name: Valorisation of agri-food residues as functionalised compost-like material
Acronym: SSOIL
Participating Companies: AERIS Tecnologías Ambientales S.L. (Lead SME), Jopo Sa Canoval S.L. (Partner SME)
Funding Program: CESAM Cascade Funding – Open Innovation Projects

The SSOIL project aims to strengthen sustainability in the agri-food sector by developing a compact, on-site solid-state fermentation (SSF) unit to transform agri-food residues—including pruning waste—into functional compost-like material. By combining raw and nutrient-enriched wood, the process produces a soil input rich in macronutrients, organic carbon, and biostimulant properties. The solution will be validated agronomically, while strategic IP and exploitation actions will support market readiness. With key partnerships including LEITAT, UAB, and CLIQIB, SSOIL integrates strong innovation, local knowledge, and user alignment.

Project Goals:

  • Design a compact, low-energy SSF unit for agri-food waste valorisation.

  • Produce high-quality compost-like material tailored with N, P, organic matter, and biostimulants.

  • Perform agronomic tests to validate effectiveness and soil health impact.

  • Promote regenerative agriculture by improving soil fertility and reducing chemical inputs.

  • Support commercial adoption through exploitation plans and technology transfer.

Interregional Collaboration & Impact:

SSOIL connects Catalonia and the Balearic Islands through a collaboration between AERIS and Jopo Sa Canoval. Technology developed in Catalonia will be tested and applied in the Balearics, acting as a demonstration for other farmers in the region. Workshops and local engagement activities will showcase results and support replication. Involvement of CLIQIB and Leitat enhances outreach and strengthens interregional knowledge exchange, paving the way for future commercialization and adoption.

Circularity at the Core:

The project brings circular economy principles to life by transforming local agricultural waste into valuable soil enhancers. AERIS expands its portfolio with a microbiology-integrated SSF system, while Sa Canova reduces costs and reliance on synthetic inputs. The resulting compost-like material improves soil health and nutrient cycling, supporting climate resilience and low-impact farming practices. SSOIL contributes directly to reducing the carbon footprint of waste management and fertilizer use—key goals of Europe’s Green Deal and bioeconomy agenda.

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AWARE: Smart Refill Systems to Cut Plastic Waste and Promote Sustainable Water Consumption

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Project Name: AWARE
Acronym: AWARE
Participating Companies: AWAYTER S.L. (Lead SME), Hostel Palma 2014 S.L. (Pilot Partner)
Funding Program: CESAM Cascade Funding – Open Innovation Projects & Challenges

The AWARE project is piloting an innovative smart water refill system using reusable containers and integrated digital technology. Designed and implemented by AWAYTER S.L., the system combines QR-code access, digital payments, and real-time usage tracking to encourage sustainable habits and reduce reliance on single-use plastic bottles. A dispenser will be installed at Hostel Palma 2014 S.L. to assess its environmental and user impact in a real-world, high-traffic tourism setting.

Project Goals:

  • Deploy and validate a circular refill solution using reusable packaging.

  • Integrate digital features like QR access, user data tracking, and payment systems.

  • Measure environmental impact and behavioral response in a live hospitality setting.

  • Use insights to prepare for scaling across tourism, urban, and agrifood sectors.

  • Promote circular economy values and reduce plastic waste generation.

Interregional Collaboration & Impact:

The pilot, based in the Balearic Islands, offers a strong foundation to evaluate the system in a real tourism environment. The collaboration between AWAYTER and Hostel Palma 2014 S.L. provides key insights into user adoption and operational performance. AWARE also contributes to broader interregional knowledge exchange around refill solutions and circularity, building a path toward replication in both urban and touristic contexts across Europe.

Circularity at the Core:

AWAYTER was founded to tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution through circular design. Its smart refill stations are built to replace bottled water with digital, scalable, and user-friendly systems based on reuse and monitoring. The AWARE project reinforces this mission by combining technological innovation with real-world testing—demonstrating how circular solutions can integrate into daily infrastructure and shift consumer habits toward sustainability.

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Ferti-ByPro BIO: Pioneering Organic Fertilizer from Local Water-Rich Plant By-Products

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Project Name: Innovation of a totally renewable organic fertilizer production using recycling local water-rich plant by-product resource from aqueous extraction and development of metabolomic analytical method to follow its efficacy and environmental behaviour
Acronym: Ferti-ByPro BIO
Participating Companies: GROUPE ETHICAE (Lead SME), AkiNaO (Partner SME), MAJUSTI IBERICA (Partner SME)
Funding Program: CESAM Cascade Funding – Open Innovation Projects & Challenges

The Ferti-ByPro BIO project sets out to revolutionize organic fertilizer production by integrating local water-rich by-products—from aqueous extraction processes—without energy-intensive drying steps. This innovation supports circularity by transforming previously underused biomass into high-quality, granulated organic fertilizers tailored for Mediterranean crops. The project combines GROUPE ETHICAE’s expertise in organic inputs, AkiNaO’s cutting-edge analytics, and Majusti Iberica’s commercial momentum to bring the solution to market.

Project Goals:

  • Reuse fresh, water-rich agricultural by-products locally sourced near the biostimulant production site.

  • Combine them with dry organic materials to create balanced fertilizer blends.

  • Test and optimize several formulations for granulation and field application.

  • Ensure efficacy through a metabolomic monitoring approach.

  • Develop a new product line aligned with sustainable agriculture standards.

Interregional Collaboration & Impact:

With its roots in local and regional sourcing, the fertilizer is specially developed for Mediterranean agriculture—including grapevine, olive, and arable crop systems—and adapted to calcareous soils. The project spans Occitanie (France) and Catalonia (Spain), leveraging cross-border innovation: Groupe Ethicae leads development, AkiNaO contributes plant health analysis via a tailor-made metabolomic method, and Majusti Iberica drives regional deployment and market expansion.

Circularity at the Core:

Groupe Ethicae has long been committed to circular practices, converting agricultural co-products into organic solutions. With Ferti-ByPro BIO, the company takes a bold new step by valorizing moist by-products that were previously unsuitable for fertilizer production. The result is a territorialized, low-impact agricultural input that reduces waste, minimizes energy use, and boosts local resilience—perfectly aligned with Europe’s green and circular economy goals.

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AGORA: Revolutionizing food packaging with safe, sustainable, and PFAs-Free Solutions

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Project Name: New biobAsed, biodeGradable and PFAs-free water and oil repellent paper packaging solutions.
Acronym: AGORA.
Participating Company: Onyriq Labs SL
Funding Program: CESAM Cascade Funding – Open Innovation Projects.

ONYRIQ Labs is leading a transformative leap in sustainable packaging with AGORA, a project that redefines how paper packaging can be both functional and environmentally friendly. Through the development of a novel water-based coating that blends biodegradable polysaccharide complexes with a minimal amount of non-persistent acrylic polymer, AGORA delivers high-performance omniphobic properties without relying on harmful fluorinated compounds (PFAs).

The project has three key objectives:

  1. Develop coated paper prototypes tailored for end-use, especially in fast-food applications.
  2. Validate barrier and sustainability performance through rigorous industry-standard testing.
  3. Facilitate technology transfer via strategic dissemination and industry engagement activities.

AGORA’s innovation extends beyond materials science. ONYRIQ’s coating offers a cost-effective solution—more than 10% cheaper than commercial alternatives and 20% more economical than nanocellulose-based options—without compromising on quality. With strong biodegradability and recycling potential, the technology supports the transition to a circular economy.

Driven by the urgent need to eliminate PFAs—chemicals linked to environmental pollution and health risks—ONYRIQ has committed to replacing these persistent substances. Their coating technology is over 80% bio-based, fluorine-free, and contributes to a 50% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to traditional PFAs-based coatings.

By combining innovation, circularity, and affordability, AGORA is paving the way for the next generation of sustainable food packaging.

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