Bioeconomy

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A new economy focused on the sustainable use of natural resources

Bioeconomy seeks to apply principles and tools from biology and ecology for the sustainable management of natural resources and the production of goods and services. It focuses on the valorization of biomass and other renewable resources for the creation of sustainable and efficient products and processes in sectors such as agriculture, energy, industry and health. It also promotes innovation and collaboration within a framework of sustainable development and respect for the environment.

Technological lines

Bioeconomy

Integral support service for forest bioeconomy entrepreneurship and generation of innovative business models.

Biotechnology and green chemistry in resource management

Use of biological systems to develop technologies and products that help reduce environmental impact and improve resource efficiency.

Characterization of biofuels

Elemental and energy analysis of biomass and other biofuels

Circular economy applied to mining and environment

key technologies such as circular economy, strategic raw materials, advanced materials, innovative energy and CO2 capture.

Construction technologies

Structural use of wood and development of prefabricated solutions

Development of biotechnological processes

Design and development of innovative biotechnological processes for high value-added products.

Effluent treatment and environmental quality

Natural and biological solutions for water and air quality purification

Forest management certification

Certified and traceable forest products throughout the value chain

Improvement and research in agronomic processes and soil management.

Improving cropping systems, soil reclamation and sustainable practices

Red Biotech (sanitary)

Exploration of compounds of pharmacological interest for the development of innovative products and therapies.

Waste valorization and recovery of relevant products

Biological and thermochemical processes to reduce impact and valorize organic wastes

Wood technology

Development, prototyping and evaluation of wood products