Tailored biobased controlled release fertilizer system for complete soil degradability – BIOFERT
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 500 000 |
| Project duration | April 2025 - September 2025 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | Global cooperation 2025 |
| Call | Planning grant for international proposal 2025 |
Purpose and goal
The purpose of the project is to coordinate and submit a competitive proposal for the HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-RIA-02 call, within Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), focused on “Bio-based and biodegradable delivery systems for fertilizing products to reduce microplastics pollution & promote soil health.” The EU-project will develop an innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective biobased controlled-release-fertilizer (CRF) system that is fully biodegradable.
Expected effects and result
The planning project will build a strong interdisciplinary consortium spanning the whole value chain and necessary competence, from polymer chemistry and material science to agronomy and environmental assessment as well as business development and regulations. Several European partners will be involved to ensure scientific and technical excellence while strengthening Sweden’s participation in the final proposal.
Planned approach and implementation
The project is divided in three work packages (WPs) with defined deliverables: WP1.Concept formulation & project development: • Summary of relevant EU projects • Outline of the project proposal. WP2.Consortium building & stakeholder engagement: • List of confirmed consortium partners • Workshop with the consortium partners and identified stakeholders • LOIs from the reference group. WP3.Proposal writing & submission: • 1st draft: 2025-06-16 • 2nd draft: 2025-08-01 • Final version: 2025-09-01 • Submission: 2025-09-17