LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 project will be one of the leading conferences at WEX Global, the leading event for the water sector
27/03/2023, Seville. Tomorrow, Tuesday 28th March, from 17h00 to 18h45 CEST, Juan Manuel Revuelta, CEO of Finnova, will present the European project Life Ecodigestión 2.0 in a round table that will be held in the framework of WEX Global, one of the leading events in the water sector. During his speech, he will also announce the new edition of the Life Ecodigestión 2.0 Startup Europe Awards, in search of startups that provide innovative solutions to the challenges of ecological transition, energy efficiency and the fight against climate change. Finnova’s CEO will explain the European LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 project financed by the LIFE programme to generate biogas in water treatment plant digesters by mixing putrescible organic waste (slurry, poultry, organic fractions, MSW, HORECA, etc.). This initiative, led by Global Omnium (Spain), in collaboration with the Finnova Foundation (Belgium) and Águas do Centro Litoral (Portugal), transforms wastewater treatment plant sludge into green energy. LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 technology Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) are used to remove waste, floating fats, oils and grease, sand and other elements that may be present in the water. WWTPs have made progress in recent years in terms of energy savings, but it is still a costly process that produces large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions. LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 is an innovative European project that uses the Startup Europe methodology of public-private partnership and digital tools to offer an alternative to organic waste in landfills. Thanks to this technology it is possible to control and automate the digesters of wastewater treatment plants to transform putrescible organic waste into biogas. The roundtable, moderated by Frank Rogalia, Director of Innovation and Technology at Aqualia, will feature Helge Daebel, Emerald Partner at Technology Ventures; Juliette Douglas, Business Development Liaison at Water Alliance; Beverley Ferrara, European representative of The Water Council; and Juan Manuel Revuelta, CEO of Finnova. This interactive forum will feature short presentations of the six innovative technologies these companies are working on. Each will be accompanied by a panel discussion, which will include a question and answer session, analysis and debate in which both the audience and the panel of experts will be able to participate. This panel will also decide the winner of the annual WEX Global Innovation Forum Award, which will be presented at the gala dinner the following day, Wednesday 28th of March. New call for Startup Europe Awards At the conference, Revuelta will also present the new LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 Startup Europe Awards, launched on 17 February at Transfiere, the largest European forum for science, technology and innovation, held at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga (FYCMA). Through these awards, startups are sought that provide innovative solutions to the challenges of ecological transition, energy efficiency and the fight against climate change. These SEUAs are made up of two challenges. The first one: “Improvement of biogas generation in Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) and energy improvement” aims to achieve a technology for wastewater treatment (biogas generation), which allows saving energy costs and improving the efficiency of its production. The second, “Sustainable technology for the valorisation of sludge from Waste Water Treatment Plants (WWTP)” seeks a technological solution for the treatment and disposal of sewage sludge for its subsequent valorisation, for example, as a co-production of biofuel. The awards ceremony will take place in the framework of S-Moving and Greencities, on 20 and 21 September at the Trade Fair and Congress Centre of Malaga (FYCMA). The winning proposal may become a real demonstration project as a LIFE, subsidised by the EU with up to 5 million euros. You can register below to participate in the LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 call and find out more about the prizes and challenges. About WEX Global WEX Global occupies a unique place in the water conference calendar. Business meetings and conversations are at the heart of WEX, along with the principle of ‘exchange’; the sharing of ideas and philosophies, business cards, solutions and methodologies, to form strong networks on which to build stronger relationships. We will also host more than 80 speakers, from over 40 countries, who will discuss critical issues related to water, energy and climate change: smart circular solutions to build a better world. About Startup Europe Awards The Startup Europe Awards (SEUA) is an initiative promoted by the European Commission, launched by the Finnova Foundation in collaboration with StartUp Europe. It is an open innovation tool that allows companies to identify talented startups capable of solving today’s challenges in multiple areas. Its mission is to help Startups and Scaleups become more efficient, smarter and more successful. These awards are a useful tool to promote knowledge sharing, add value to the entrepreneurial ecosystem and help startups to grow and position themselves in the market. About LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 This is a pilot demonstration project, funded by the LIFE programme and with a budget of more than 970,000 euros, which generates biogas in sewage treatment plant digesters by mixing putrescible organic waste (slurry, poultry, organic fractions, MSW, horeca, etc.), thus transforming sewage sludge into green energy through technology. The initiative led by Global Omnium, (Spain), in collaboration with the Finnova Foundation (Belgium) and Águas do Centro Litoral (Portugal) aims to become the most versatile digestion control tool on the market, achieving environmental and economic benefits through the production of biogas by making optimal use of waste. Thanks to this technology, it favours the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the use of sewage sludge generated in wastewater treatment processes, thus achieving a positive impact on the environment. This programme is easily scalable with other funds such as FEDER, NextGenerationEU or Repower EU. About Finnova Foundation Finnova is the Spanish-Belgian non-profit foundation based in Brussels and Spain, working for the promotion and development of innovation and entrepreneurship in the EU. Finnova’s experience in leading communication and dissemination activities for European projects is combined with a proven track record in business creation and entrepreneurship support programmes, such as accelerators, incubators and events, as well as its commitment to training and employability of
LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 at the Diputación de Málaga in the NEXTOURISM CLUB
24/03/2023, Malaga. Last Friday March 24th, Juanma Revuelta, CEO of Finnova, has presented the Life Ecodigestión 2.0 project in a meeting with Pedro Barrionuevo, director of the Department of Tourism Development and Planning Costa del Sol of the Diputación de Málaga, and the tourism board of the Malaga coast in the framework of the XX Anniversary EXMDET of the NEXTOURISM CLUB. Finnova’s CEO presented the innovative technology of LIFE Ecodigestión 2.0, a European project financed by the LIFE Program that generates biogas in the WWTP plant located in Valencia, by mixing putrescible organic waste (slurry, poultry, organic fractions, MSW, horeca, etc). “This makes it possible to transform the sludge from wastewater treatment plants into green energy through technology,” explained Revuelta. The initiative led by Global Omnium, (Spain), in collaboration with the Finnova Foundation (Belgium) and Águas do Centro Litoral (Portugal) “aims to become the most versatile digestion control tool on the market by achieving environmental and economic benefits through the production of biogas through optimal waste exploitation. Thanks to this technology, it favors the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the exploitation of sewage sludge generated in wastewater treatment processes, thus achieving a positive impact on the environment,” as he remarked. Biogas from organic waste Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) are used to eliminate waste, floating grease and oil, sand and other elements that may be contained in the water. In recent years, these treatment plants have made great progress in terms of energy savings, but it is still a high-cost process that produces large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions. LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0, which uses the Startup Europe public-private partnership methodology, is an innovative European project that uses digital tools to offer an alternative to organic waste in landfills. This technology makes it possible to control and automate the digesters of wastewater treatment plants to transform putrescible organic waste from the HORECA sector into biogas. Innovation and European funds During the meeting, other topics of great interest have been discussed such as textile waste management, organic waste and renewable energy and electricity in the tourism sector. The participation of the Finnova Foundation was based on talking about innovation in destination product, open innovation, startups and European funds. LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 – Startup Europe Awards In addition, Revuelta presented the new LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 Startup Europe Awards, launched on February 17 at Transfiere, the largest European forum for science, technology and innovation, held at the Trade Fair and Congress Center of Malaga (FYCMA), through these awards are looking for startups that provide innovative solutions to the challenges of ecological transition, energy efficiency and combating climate change. These SEUA are made up of two challenges. The first one: “Improvement of biogas generation in Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) and energy improvement” aims to achieve a technology for wastewater treatment (biogas generation), which saves energy costs and improves the efficiency of its production. The second, “Sustainable technology for the valorization of sludge from wastewater treatment plants (WWTP)” seeks a technological solution for the treatment and disposal of sewage sludge for its subsequent valorization, for example, as co-production of biofuel. The awards ceremony will be held within the framework of S-Moving and Greencities, on September 20 and 21 at the Trade Fairs and Congress Center of Malaga (FYCMA). The winning proposal may become a real demonstration project as LIFE, subsidized by the EU with up to 5 million euros. You can register below to participate in the LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 call and learn more about the prizes and challenges. About NEXTOURISM CLUB NEXTOURISM Club is a tourism innovation group that meets periodically to discuss the challenges of sustainable, digital, mature tourism destinations. This group of professionals, with more than 30 years of experience in the tourism sector, promotes public-private partnerships, offering a multidisciplinary vision between hoteliers, investors, managers, consultants and other experts in the sector. The objective of these meetings is to provide strategic ideas for the future, promote innovation in tourism and bring together the needs of trends in the regulatory framework or European funds. About Startup Europe Awards The Startup Europe Awards (SEUA) is an initiative driven by the European Commission, implemented by the Finnova Foundation in collaboration with StartUp Europe. It is an open innovation tool that allows companies to identify talented startups capable of solving today’s challenges in multiple areas. Its mission is to help Startups and Scaleups become more efficient, smarter and more successful. These awards are a useful tool to promote knowledge sharing, add value to the entrepreneurial ecosystem and help startups to grow and position themselves in the market. About LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 It is a demonstration pilot project, funded by the LIFE programme and with a budget of more than 970,000 euros, which generates biogas in water treatment plant digesters by mixing putrescible organic waste (slurry, poultry, organic fractions, MSW, horeca, etc.), thus transforming wastewater treatment plant sludge into green energy through technology. The initiative led by Global Omnium, (Spain), in collaboration with the Finnova Foundation (Belgium) and Águas do Centro Litoral (Portugal) aims to become the most versatile digestion control tool on the market by achieving environmental and economic benefits through the production of biogas through optimal waste exploitation. Thanks to this technology, it favours the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the exploitation of sewage sludge generated in wastewater treatment processes, thus achieving a positive impact on the environment. This programme is easily scalable with other funds such as ERDF, NextGenerationEU or Repower EU. About Finnova Foundation Finnova is the Spanish-Belgian non-profit foundation based in Brussels and Spain, working for the promotion and development of innovation and entrepreneurship in the EU. Finnova’s experience in leading communication and dissemination activities of European projects is combined with a solid proven track record in business creation and entrepreneurial support programmes, such as accelerators, incubators and events, as well as its commitment to training and employability of young people. 24/03/2023, Malaga. Last Friday March 24th, Juanma Revuelta, CEO of Finnova, has presented the Life Ecodigestión 2.0 project in a
Improve biogas generation in Waste Water Treatment Plants (WWTP) and energy improvement in Waste Water Treatment Plants (WWTP).
• A new call for Startup Europe Awards was launched in the seminar Synergies towards a Technology Transfer by LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 celebrated in Transfiere on the 17th of February in 2023. •One of the main challenges focuses on improving the generation of biogas in WWTPs and on the energy improvement in WWTPs Last week during Transfiere, the largest European forum for science, technology and innovation, held at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga (FYCMA), several challenges were launched for a new edition of LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 – Startup Europe Awards. One of those was a Challenge to improve biogas generation in Waste Water Treatment Plants (WWTP) and energy improvement in Waste Water Treatment Plants (WWTP). Waste Water Treatment Plants, or WWTPs, are used to remove waste, floating grease and oil, sand and all coarse elements that may be contained in the water; to remove settleable materials, both organic and inorganic; and to remove biodegradable organic matter dissolved in water. Even if nowadays theWWTPs in Europe have achieved significant energy savings, it is still a costly and intensive process, which also involves a considerable amount of greenhouse gas emissions. The development of WWTPs in Spain is characterised by its unevenness, due in most cases to the regional policies applied. Therefore, we seek to achieve a first class technology applied to wastewater treatment, which will save energy costs. Besides that this challenge also soughts companies and entrepreneurs that promote the generation of biogas, improve the efficiency of its production or its subsequent use in services such as public vehicle fleets, which allow them to meet the objectives of circular economy and sustainable mobility. The call for these challenges was launched in the seminar LIFE EDODIGESTION 2.0 – Synergies towards a Technology Transfer on the 17th of February, within the Transfiere Forum. These awards are an open innovation tool to identify disruptive startups that promotes public-private collaboration and raises awareness of the importance of self-entrepreneurship as a driver of employment. The final of this call will be held in September within the framework of Greencities and S-Moving in Fycma, and the challenges posed are committed to innovative entrepreneurship in the field of circular economy, energy efficiency and the fight against climate change. The Finnova Foundation is looking for those startups that are providing innovative solutions to the challenges of the ecological transition. About Startup Europe Awards The Startup Europe Awards (SEUA) is an initiative driven by the European Commission, implemented by the Finnova Foundation in collaboration with StartUp Europe. It is an open innovation tool that allows companies to identify talented startups capable of solving today’s challenges in multiple areas. Its mission is to help Startups and Scaleups become more efficient, smarter and more successful. These awards are a useful tool to promote knowledge sharing, add value to the entrepreneurial ecosystem and help startups to grow and position themselves in the market. About LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 It is a demonstration pilot project, funded by the LIFE programme and with a budget of more than 970,000 euros, which generates biogas in water treatment plant digesters by mixing putrescible organic waste (slurry, poultry, organic fractions, MSW, horeca, etc.), thus transforming wastewater treatment plant sludge into green energy through technology. The initiative led by Global Omnium, (Spain), in collaboration with the Finnova Foundation (Belgium) and Águas do Centro Litoral (Portugal) aims to become the most versatile digestion control tool on the market by achieving environmental and economic benefits through the production of biogas through optimal waste exploitation. Thanks to this technology, it favours the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the exploitation of sewage sludge generated in wastewater treatment processes, thus achieving a positive impact on the environment. This programme is easily scalable with other funds such as ERDF, NextGenerationEU or Repower EU. About Finnova Foundation Finnova is the Spanish-Belgian non-profit foundation based in Brussels and Spain, working for the promotion and development of innovation and entrepreneurship in the EU. Finnova’s experience in leading communication and dissemination activities of European projects is combined with a solid proven track record in business creation and entrepreneurial support programmes, such as accelerators, incubators and events, as well as its commitment to training and employability of young people.
LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 present at the European Week for Waste Reduction
Last Thursday 24th November in the framework of the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR 2022) LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 project held an online event “Creating an Awareness Community on sustainable waste treatment and waste reduction in Europe” organised by the Finnova Foundation. The attendees were able to learn about the good practices of waste awareness and waste treatment carried out by the invited actors, experts and specialists in the field of circular economy. Juanma Revuelta, CEO of the Finnova Foundation, opened the event, highlighting his experience in European Funds and explaining the currently open calls for LIFE, Interreg and Horizon. After his speech, Carlos Lafita – Research and Development Technician at Global Omnium, presented the LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 project, explaining how its technology contributes to sustainable waste treatment and waste reduction. The event was also attended by the Biomass – CAP project, presented by Joao Domingues, EU Innovation and Programmes Manager at FEUGA, who explained that “the main objective of the project is to optimise the exploitation and use of biomass”. Then, Antón Fernandez, representative for Ecoval Sudoe took the floor to present the project, “which is a great engine of change as it works on the promotion of the circular economy through the recovery of organic waste generated in urban environments” he concluded. Another great project that contributes to the reduction and sustainable use of waste, and which was present at the event, is G2G Algae Solutions, exposed by the biologist and professor Nuria Egea. “This inspiring project works with the use of microalgae to obtain products and their use as a tool to solve problems derived from human activity, transforming waste into something new”. Next, Adrián Noheda – European projects technician at Finnova Foundation, represented the Interreg – HIBA project, highlighted the relevance of the programmes offered by European Union funding such as LIFE and Interreg in achieving circular and sustainable projects. Caroline Sielfeld, Researcher at Eurecat, spoke about the contribution of the LIFE INFUSION project “in more sustainable waste management, focused on the circular economy, through the production of high added value resources from the waste effluents produced during the management of municipal solid waste”. Finally, Xavier Gamisans – coordinator of the LIFE BIOGASNET project, presented the project that “aims to demonstrate the feasibility of a technology based on the concept of circular bioeconomy for biogas upgrading, using waste effluents while producing reusable raw materials”. All in all, it was a day where innovative technologies were presented, inspiring possible new projects and future collaboration, and where they showed their contributions towards solving the challenge of excessive waste production, the main objective of this European week. If you missed the event and would like to learn more about it, feel free to watch it here! About LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 The LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 project, led by Global Omnium, whose partners are Finnova and Águas do Centro Litoral, develops innovative technology at scale, for the control and automation of co-digestion in WWTPs, producing green energy on demand. With this project, the consortium is working to prevent the loss of resources and energy contained in waste and sludge from WWTPs, which accounts for between 1 and 3% of the total energy produced in the European Union and represents some 10,000 GWh/year, causing the emission of more than 27 million tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere. About Finnova Finnova is a Spanish-Belgian non-profit foundation based in Brussels (Belgium) with a presence in Spain in the Valencia region, the Basque Country, Andalusia, the Madrid region, Extremadura and the Canary Islands. The foundation works for the promotion and development of innovation and entrepreneurship at EU level and operates through collaborations and partnerships in all EU countries. Finnova’s experience in leading communication activities and dissemination of European projects is combined with a solid proven track record in business creation and entrepreneurial support programmes, such as accelerators, incubators and incubators. In addition, it is committed to the training and employability of young people. About Biomass – CAP Cross-border project for R&D centres in Spain and Portugal. The aim of the previous project, Biomasa – AP, was to optimise the exploitation and use of biomass from pruning residues, scrubland, vines and kiwifruit. Biomasa – CAP, consists of capitalising on these results and extending the Biomasa Cross-Border Network. About Ecoval Sudoe It is a project co-financed by the Interreg Sudoe programme through the European Regional Development Fund, ERDF. Its main objective is to overcome the legal, technological, social and cultural barriers that allow the development of business models for the commercialisation of high added value by-products – volatile fatty acids and fertilisers – obtained from sewage sludge and urban bio-waste generated in urban environments in the Sudoe Area. About 2G2 Algae Solutions The main objective of the project is to apply microalgae cultivation technology to help recover and collaborate in the conservation of natural resources, in order to preserve the biodiversity of the planet. About HIBA The project’s main objective is the creation of a multi-regional ecosystem for accompanying Agro-digitisation, whereby cooperation between local innovation ecosystems and the multi-regional IHL network is crucial. Through digitisation, the aim is to favour an efficient, sustainable and joint management of resources, in line with the European Green Pact. About LIFE BIOGASNET The main objective of the project is to demonstrate a new cost-effective and environmentally friendly technology for biogas desulphurisation, based on biological processes, capable of obtaining a high quality biogas and valuable final by-products. About LIFE INFUSION The project aims to recover energy, nutrients and water from landfill leachate and liquid digestate from the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) and to reduce its environmental impact on MSW treatment facilities.
Finnova support the European Week for Waste Reduction with diverse events
On the 15th of November, the world’s population reached 8 billion, the largest number of people the planet has ever supported. Since the beginning of the industrial revolution in the 18th century, population growth has been a cause for concern. Examples of this are the Malthusian problems, the response with the colonisation of Africa as a source of goods or the more recent globalisation. A situation that has led to the search for alternative resources such as the reuse of materials to produce new elements. This is when waste ceases to be a simple waste product and becomes a second chance. The European Union is no stranger to this problem and for years it has been funding European projects through different programs that aim to contribute to a circular and sustainable economy. The Finnova Foundation participates in several of these programs and during this week it plans to hold various events to give visibility and disseminate solutions to combat the problem of resource scarcity. Four events Tuesday, the 22nd of November at 10.30 a.m. (GMT+1): Day of exchange of experiences on fire fighting Finnova inaugurates the European Week of Waste with a day of exchange of experiences on firefighting, an area in which waste is of great importance, as 25% of fires come from waste. In view of this situation, FIPAS, a forest fire prediction alarm system through Artificial Intelligence, led by Nassat and developed within the framework of EIT Climate-KIC will hold a hybrid event with the intention of promoting the analysis of opportunities, disseminating the project and generating the exchange of knowledge, skills and resources that promote good practices in the fight against fires. Those interested in following the event will be able to do so after registering at the following link: https://bit.ly/3XmRux9 Thursday, 24th of November, 10.00 a.m. (GMT+1): Conference to exchange experiences on sustainable waste treatment strategies Under the name: “Raising awareness and creating a community on sustainable waste treatment and reduction in Europe”, Finnova celebrates the second event, within this week, on behalf of the European Project Life Ecodigestion 2.0. An initiative framed within the LIFE program that aims to demonstrate on a pilot scale the production of biogas on demand with WWTP sludge, using agri-food waste and slurry as co-substrate. This event aims to give visibility to existing projects such as BIOMASA-CAP, G2G – Algae, as well as the contribution of practical knowledge from experts in the sector such as the Catalan Waste Agency or representatives of the Valencian Community, future European Green Capital in 2024. Anyone interested in attending this online event can do so by registering in advance: http://bit.ly/3hU5wG1 Friday, the 25th of November, 10.00 a.m. (GMT+1): Workshop on good practices in agri-food waste management. New opportunities for European funding Finnova is organising a side event of the Iberia Agrotech HIBA Hub Project, which aims to share best practices for the management of agri-food waste, as well as to raise awareness of new funding opportunities to promote similar cross-border cooperation projects at European level (Interreg POCTEP – Interreg SUDOE). HIBA is a project made up of 19 beneficiaries from Spain and Portugal, and 75% co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund – ERDF, in the framework of the Interreg V-A Spain-Portugal 2014-2020 program (POCTEP), with a total project budget of 5.3 million euros. With a multi-regional character, the axis of the European project is based on inclusive growth through cross-border cooperation between Spain and Portugal in favour of business competitiveness, in order to improve the competitiveness and development of small and medium-sized enterprises. The project seeks to promote entrepreneurship by facilitating the economic exploitation of new ideas and encouraging the creation of new companies. Registration and booking at: https://bit.ly/3VfOalg Friday, the 25th of November, 16.00 p.m. (GMT+1): Online webinar on circular economy projects in the textile sector As a finale, Finnova is holding the last of the events planned for the waste week, an online webinar offered by CircoAX by CircularInnoBooster, a project funded by the COSME program that aims to transform textile and fashion companies into sustainable, circular and regenerative enterprises. An event closely linked to this year’s slogan “Waste is out of fashion!” in which some of the managers of the 30 SMEs that make up CircoAX will participate, as well as Sharam Yalda, founder of Human Nation or Juanma Revuelta, CEO of Finnova, who will provide a vision of how to contribute to this fight from the management of European funds. If you would like to attend, do not hesitate to register: http://bit.ly/3EPuDD6 About Finnova Finnova is the European foundation for innovation financing. Its objectives are to promote public-private cooperation through its knowledge and experience in European funding instruments, addressing societal challenges such as youth employment, entrepreneurship, the UN SDGs, the circular economy, waste recovery, sustainable tourism and the fight against climate change. About FIPAS The European project FIPAS consists of a forest fire prediction alarm system through Artificial Intelligence, led by Nassat and Rivulet developed within the framework of EIT Climate-KIC, community that supports innovative initiatives that help combat climate change and mitigate the effects of global warming. FIPAS has a total budget of 144,500 euros, 80% financed by the EIT Climate-KIC. This tool is being implemented in the town of Pehchevo, Macedonia. The Social Innovation Lab, a laboratory located in Skopje, which dedicates its resources to offer innovative solutions based on technology, is collaborating with Finnova. About CircularInnoBooster is a project funded by the European Union’s Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Program (COSME). The CircularInnoBooster project aims to transform companies in the textile and fashion industry into sustainable, circular and regenerative enterprises. With a duration of 2 years, it has a budget of 1,128,000 euros, 75% co-financed by the European Commission. The project is composed of an international consortium led by the European Institute of Design (IED), together with Texfor, Circulab, Finnova and The Circular Project with Human Nation. About LifeEcodigestion 2.0 The LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 project presents a digital automatic control system
LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 project participates in European Waste Reduction Week
Next Thursday 24 November, from 10:00 to 11:30 CET, in the framework of the European Week for Waste Reduction, Finnova Foundation will hold this event entitled by “Raising awareness on waste reduction in Europe”, which will bring together various European experts and projects working in the field of circular economy and waste treatment and reuse. The European project LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 will be one of the protagonists of this event. The purpose of this event, in which representatives of the projects BIOMASA-CAP, Ecoval Sudoe, 2G2 Algae, Hub Iberia Agrotech (HIBA), LIFE BIOGASNET and LIFE INFUSION will participate, will be to share experiences, create synergies and promote alliances between projects working in the field of circular economy. This sort of actions, in which several projects will be able to showcase their technologies, offer the possibility of being able to contribute to solving the waste problem, while raising awareness of the importance of waste reduction and prevention. The LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 project, led by Global Omnium and whose partners are Finnova and Águas do Centro Litoral, is developing innovative technology at scale for the control and automation of co-digestion in WWTPs, producing green energy on demand. With this project, the consortium is working to prevent the loss of resources and energy contained in waste and sludge from WWTPs, which accounts for between 1 and 3% of the total energy produced in the European Union and represents some 10,000 GWh/year, causing the emission of more than 27 million tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere. Let’s Clean Up Europe European Waste Reduction Week (EWWR) encourages all Europeans to take action to raise awareness about sustainable resource and waste management during a single week in November. Under the slogan “Let’s Clean Up Europe“, this year’s European Week for Waste Reduction will focus on promoting the reduction of consumption, the reuse of products and materials and the recycling of waste. These good practices are known as the 3R’s which have an impact on Europe’s sustainable recovery. Anyone interested in contributing to the issue of over-consumption and over-production of waste can attend the event, where an exchange of ideas and strategies based on promoting the circular economy in Europe will take place. Participate and register here We are waiting for you! About LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 It is a demonstrative pilot project, funded by the LIFE programme, that generates biogas in water treatment plant digesters by mixing putrescible organic waste (slurry, poultry, organic fractions, MSW, horeca, etc.), in a way that allows transforming sludge from wastewater treatment plants into green energy through technology. The initiative led by Global Omnium, (Spain), in collaboration with the Finnova Foundation (Belgium) and Águas do Centro Litoral (Portugal) aims to become the most versatile digestion control tool on the market by achieving environmental and economic benefits through the production of biogas through optimal waste exploitation. Thanks to this technology, it favours the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the exploitation of sewage sludge generated in wastewater treatment processes, thus achieving a positive impact on the environment. About Finnova Finnova is a Spanish-Belgian non-profit foundation based in Brussels (Belgium) with a presence in Spain in the Valencia region, the Basque Country, Andalusia, the Madrid region, Extremadura and the Canary Islands. The foundation works for the promotion and development of innovation and entrepreneurship at EU level and operates through collaborations and partnerships in all EU countries. Finnova’s experience in leading communication activities and dissemination of European projects is combined with a solid proven track record in business creation and entrepreneurial support programmes, such as accelerators, incubators and incubators. In addition, it is committed to the training and employability of young people. About Biomass – CAP Cross-border project for R&D centres in Spain and Portugal. The aim of the previous project, Biomasa – AP, was to optimise the exploitation and use of biomass from pruning residues, scrubland, vines and kiwifruit. Biomasa – CAP, consists of capitalising on these results and extending the Biomasa Cross-Border Network. About Ecoval Sudoe It is a project co-financed by the Interreg Sudoe programme through the European Regional Development Fund, ERDF. Its main objective is to overcome the legal, technological, social and cultural barriers that allow the development of business models for the commercialisation of high added value by-products – volatile fatty acids and fertilisers – obtained from sewage sludge and urban bio-waste generated in urban environments in the Sudoe Area. About 2G2 Algae Solutions The main objective of the project is to apply microalgae cultivation technology to help recover and collaborate in the conservation of natural resources, in order to preserve the biodiversity of the planet. About HIBA The project’s main objective is the creation of a multi-regional ecosystem for accompanying Agro-digitisation, whereby cooperation between local innovation ecosystems and the multi-regional IHL network is crucial. Through digitisation, the aim is to promote efficient, sustainable and joint management of resources, in line with the European Green Pact. About LIFE BIOGASNET The main objective of the project is to demonstrate a new cost-effective and environmentally friendly technology for biogas desulphurisation, based on biological processes, capable of obtaining high quality biogas and valuable final by-products. About LIFE INFUSION The project aims to recover energy, nutrients and water from landfill leachate and liquid digestate from the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) and to reduce its environmental impact on MSW treatment facilities.
LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 has been the protagonist of the IV “Workshop Córdoba Next Generation”
LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 has been the protagonist of the IV “Workshop Córdoba Next Generation” On the 13th of June, the Finnova CEO, partner of LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0, Juanma Revuelta participated in the IV “Workshop Córdoba Next Generation” organized by the Department of European Programmes of the Diputación de Córdoba in Hinojosa del Duque, where he presented the LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 project as a successful project at European level. In front of representatives of various regional public institutions and private entities, Revuelta gave a talk aimed at raising awareness of European funding opportunities for innovative projects that promote environmental development and energy transition. In addition to a precise overview of the LIFE funding program, highlighting that the call for proposals is open until October, LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 was presented as an outstanding project in the energy sector. Given the problems faced by the region of Los Pedroches regarding the treatment of livestock waste, LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0, whose main objective is the scaling up of the technology for the production of biogas on demand with WWTP sludge, using agro-food waste and slurry, was welcomed by the listeners as an innovative initiative. The event aimed to create synergies between different public and private sectors, as well as to bring closer European funding opportunities that could represent a path towards the economic, social, and environmental development of the municipalities of the region.
LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 CONTINUES TO EXPAND HORIZONS
LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 CONTINUES TO EXPAND HORIZONS LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 has had the opportunity to make itself known in plenty of events these last weeks! Grateful to have been engaged in “Digitalization, Female Entrepreneurship and Climate Change” last 2nd of June. The attendance of our expert in European funds, Almudena Blanco, was key to be able to expose more in depth the LIFE Program, being this year the commemoration of its 30th anniversary. Moreover we joined the “Green Cities – Follow us to the New Era” event organized by the Finnova Foundation, held within the framework of theEuropean Green Week. On this significant occasion we had the pleasure of listening to Pau Granell – manager of the wastewater treatment plant of our leading partner Global Omnium, located in Quart – Benager, Valencia. One of the objectives to be highlighted was the need to update the owned tool, providing it with more robustness and accessibility, thus ensuring its stability at full scale. And without a doubt! Last 7th of June we were part of the EUSEW2022 event, as guests of the HIBA project. Under the slogan “Sustainable Energy Day of the HIBA Project” a day of debate on innovation in the energy sector was formed. We witnessed the contribution of our expert in European Funds, Almudena Blanco, providing us with new opportunities about European funds, exposing our project of biogas production on demand, as an exemplary case. In the Plenary Hall of the Town Hall of Bornos, we once again had the opportunity to be part of one of the most significant events of the month – the “Business, Sustainability, Investment and Logistics Development Forum“. The contribution to the event was led by Juan Manuel Revuelta, with the aim of encouraging Spanish entities, both public and private, to cooperate, in order to obtain and take advantage of the opportunity offered by the EU and its financing funds. Providing in turn success stories like ours. On Friday, June 10, we finished the week in the framework of #EUDesingDays! Organized byERRIN – European Regions Research and Innovation Network. Juan Manuel Revuelta, has presented the main objectives of the project to a diverse group of experts and professionals in the area of ecological transition. In addition, he was part of the round table on circular economy in which the main issues concerning the subject were discussed, as well as possible points to move towards innovative solutions. It is a great honor to have participated in this entertaining and meaningful sequence of events, in which we have been able to capture, discuss and exchange different points of view with a large number of projects and exponents. We are passionate about having the opportunity to learn about initiatives that drive sustainable development and innovation in all areas.
LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 PARTICIPATES IN A WEBINAR ORGANISED BY THE LIFE INFUSION PROJECT FR THE APPLICATION OF THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN WASTE TREATMENT
The LIFE Infusion project has developed innovative technological tools for wastewater treatment to obtain biogas from municipal waste. To share the results obtained so far and promote networking, it is organising the online event “Circular Solutions for Waste and Wastewater Management”. The event will be held on Thursday 7 April, from 10:00h to 13:00h CET. The first part of the event will be a round table discussion formed by the projects LIFE BIOGASNET, LIFE INFUSION, LIFE ZERO WASTE WATER and our project LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0. Its objective is to create a space in which to share innovative solutions to the same problem, that of putrescible organic waste and the application of the circular economy for its sustainable treatment. Carlos Lafita, R&D&I technician at Global Omnium, the leading entity of the LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 project, will speak about the automation of co-digestion in WWTP. The second block will feature experts who will present two innovative technologies that make it possible, on the one hand, to obtain quality biomethane and, on the other, high concentrations of ammonium from liquid waste effluents. These presentations will be given by Aquila and Detricon, respectively. Finally, in the last section, representatives from the municipality of Genoa (Italy) and the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona will talk about their experience with a local territory focused on the circular economy. To attend the conference, you must register by clicking on the following link: https://lifeinfusion.eu/life-infusion-webinar/ Schedule
LIFE Ecodigestion 2.0 claims its commitment to water purification and sanitation on World Water Day
Water is an element of nature that is essential for the survival of humans and the vast majority of organisms on the planet. 70% of the Earth is made up of water and 70% of our body is made up of this essential liquid that allows us to carry out our vital functions. For this reason, World Water Day is celebrated every March 22nd, promoted by the United Nations, with the aim of making society aware of the importance of fresh water, the global water crisis and the defence of sustainable management of resources. The theme chosen for 2022 is “the importance of water“, which refers to a reality in which more than 2 million people do not have access to safe and quality water. The focus this time is on groundwater, such as aquifers, which are crucial for the proper functioning of ecosystems such as wetlands and rivers. It is necessary to demand the protection of these waters and their sustainable exploitation in order to meet the needs of the population and to try to reduce the negative effects of climate change. Therefore, this day aims to make visible the need to seek measures that help to achieve SDG number 6, related to water and the promotion of transparent and democratic sanitation for all by 2030 with the objective of ensuring healthier lives and providing universal and equitable access to safe drinking water. LIFE Ecodigestion 2.0 project and water efficiency In this line, the LIFE Ecodigestion 2.0. project is committed to the circular economy model based on an automatic control system for the dosing of organic waste in anaerobic digesters of WWTPs, with the aim of maximizing the production of biogas, generating green energy. The process of the project’s system respects nature and maintains its balance, as sludge treatment is more efficient and sustainable. In addition, this dosing system makes the generation of sewage sludge more efficient, reducing the water pollution load and greenhouse gas emissions that can damage ecosystems and groundwater. Thanks to the reuse of waste, a solution can be found to polluting problems such as excess pig slurry, whose nitrates and nitrites, if not managed properly, are often absorbed by the earth’s surface and end up polluting groundwater. Referring them to nearby treatment plants for proper treatment helps to respond to this environmental challenge, which has already forced livestock farms to close their businesses. In this way, this project contributes to the promotion of several of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations and the European Green Pact. These include water sanitation, climate action and care for the life of terrestrial ecosystems by obtaining non-polluting energy and creating green jobs, favouring sustainable economic growth and, therefore, supporting communities that are more committed to the environment in terms of energy. In short, climate action efforts are joined through transnational cooperation. About LIFE Ecodigestion 2.0 The LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 project presents a digital automatic control system for the dosing of organic waste in anaerobic digesters of WWTP (Waste Water Treatment Plant) to maximize the production of biogas on demand as renewable energy. This project has a budget of more than 970,000 euros. The pilot project, which has a duration of four years (2020-2024), is led by Global Omnium Medioambiente (Spain) and has as partners the Finnovaregio Foundation (Belgium) and Águas do Centro Litoral (Portugal). The production of biogas to cover energy demand and reduce the amount of waste in landfill contributes to compliance with the European Landfill Directive.