Our Projects

Ongoing R&D projects

At ecorbio, our project work is designed to push the boundaries of cleantech innovation, transforming waste and biomass into sustainable, high-value biochemicals. Each project reflects our commitment to decarbonization, circular economy principles, and creating a tangible environmental impact.

Bio4MorPUR: Market entry of truly-sustainable yet cheap biopolyols in Morocco

The Bio4MorPUR project, funded by the EU Eureka Innowwide, was a six-month collaborative effort between ecorbio and IOM Solutions to assess the feasibility of introducing ecorbio’s sustainable biopolyol products and technology to the Moroccan market. The project leveraged IOM Solutions’ expertise to conduct a focused market analysis of Morocco’s construction and building sectors, while also reaching out to distributors, suppliers, and manufacturers to explore potential partnerships. ecorbio applied its technical expertise to perform small-scale trials of polyurethane (PUR) foam formulations with biopolyol addition and characterizing their properties towards meeting critical industrial-scale requirements. The strong collaboration between ecorbio and IOM Solutions was key to the project’s success, opening up opportunities for future collaboration.

BIO4MAR: Waste biomass conversion technologies towards biochemicals for the maritime sector

The BIO4MAR project, founded by the European Regional Development Fund and the Republic of Cyprus through the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), focuses on developing sustainable biochemicals for the maritime sector through integrated biomass conversion technologies. The project brings together ecorbio, the Cyprus University of Technology, Frederick Research Center, CyRIC, Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research (WKI), and the Cellular Materials Laboratory of the University of Valladolid (CellMat). Leveraging expertise in liquefaction, pyrolysis, life cycle analysis, and advanced material synthesis, the consortium aims to produce biopolyols and phenolic compounds tailored for applications in the maritime sector.

ReNew-BIO: Advanced continuous upcycling technology towards energy-efficient construction materials

The REnew-Bio project, co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund and the Republic of Cyprus through the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), focuses on advancing sustainable biopolyols for polyurethane (PU) applications in the construction sector. This initiative combines the expertise of ecorbio, Cyprus University of Technology, CyRIC, and the Cellular Materials Laboratory (CellMat). Together, the partners are developing an advanced continuous biomass conversion system with integrated sensing and automation to produce biopolyols from waste biomass. The project aims to reduce production energy demands, improve product quality, and enhance environmental sustainability, supporting the construction industry’s transition to greener materials.

SEE BRIDGE: Green business support services and certification consultancy

The project encompasses two strategic activities designed to strengthen market position and validate sustainability credentials. The first activity focuses on green business support services. The second activity centers on defining clear roadmaps for obtaining relevant sustainability and quality certifications and labels, which will validate the environmental benefits of the biopolyols production process, verify sustainable sourcing practices, and demonstrate commitment to environmental management. Together, these activities aim to enhance market credibility, support environmental claims, and establish a strong foundation for sustainable business growth.

Scroll to Top