Summary
- Profile Type
- Technology offer
- POD Reference
- TODE20241030022
- Term of Validity
- 30 October 2024 - 30 October 2025
- Company's Country
- Germany
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- A German company developed an innovative and sustainable method for soil and substrate production, along with its special humus product. It is set to lead the market in sustainable soil and substrate solutions. With peat bans in many EU- countries, the market potential is high. The patented process combines liquid manure from biogas and municipal foliage into the humus product, an odourless and eco-friendly peat alternative. A partner is sought to produce the humus product using the new process.
- Full Description
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The modern soil and substrate production and its substrate materials face a critical juncture, necessitating innovative solutions to address extensive environmental concerns and ensure long-term sustainability as the use of peat in horticultural environments and in the cultivation of vegetables and agricultural crops will be banned in some EU countries in near future.
A German company introduces a novel substrate that will contribute to the broader discourse on sustainable agriculture and horticulture.
The production of this humus product is already up and running and can be visited. It starts with sourcing foliage, from municipal recycling and liquid manure from biogas plants. The leaves are conditioned using excess waste heat from existing biogas or other exothermic processes. The processed leaves are mixed with the liquid manure and the sustainable humus product is produced. The nutrients, such as, nitrogen, phosphorus, kalium and others can be regulated. Plant nutrients from the manure give a decent fertilizing effect to the product. It is furthermore possible to reduce the synthetic fertilizers used in substrates and thus not only to conserve energy but also to align with global efforts to mitigate environmental impact.
Three main stakeholders of the soil and substrate industry and the German company have carried out trials using the new humus product in soils and substrates for different plants. The growth of the leaves and roots were always comparable with the control group and better.
The German company seeks collaboration with an investment and/or production partner for producing the humus product. The partner sought is a company that takes in the raw materials and carries out the production process. The procurement and sale of the raw materials and the final product will be managed by the German company. - Advantages and Innovations
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Of the humus product
- Sustainable Composition
- Material Integration, combines liquid manure from biogas processes with foliage
- Peat alternative
- Reduces waste
- Enhances soil quality
- Nutrient-rich
- Eco-Friendly, supports sustainable agriculture practices, reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers.
Of the process
- High ROI, potential for significant returns on investment due to growing market demand
- Cost-Effective and innovation-driven
- Advanced processes, using cutting-edge technology to transform unwanted materials into valuable resources
- Continuous improvement, committed to ongoing research and development to enhance product offerings
- Well-positioned to capitalize on peat bans and increasing demand for sustainable products
- Competitive, distinct product with clear advantages over traditional peat, attracting eco-conscious consumers and businesses. - Stage of Development
- Available for demonstration
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 15: Life on Land
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- IPR status
- IPR granted
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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Type: Industry, agriculture, horticulture
Area of activity of partner: Production
Tasks to be performed: Producing the special humus product using the newly developed process
Partners can be from any country but the following are of special interest: Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Austria, Switzerland, Czech republic, Poland - Type and Size of Partner
- Big company
- SME 11-49
- SME 50 - 249
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 07001001 - Agriculture Machinery / Technology
- 010002008 - Soil Pollution
- 07001005 - Horticulture
- 07001007 - Precision agriculture
- Market keywords
- 09005 - Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Animal Husbandry & Related Products
- Targeted countries
- All countries
