Summary
- Profile Type
- Technology offer
- POD Reference
- TOES20250203016
- Term of Validity
- 3 February 2025 - 3 February 2026
- Company's Country
- Spain
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Research and development cooperation agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
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Sustainability, Innovation and Research Spanish foundation develops innovative solutions for the sustainable management and valorization of non-wood forest products (NWFPs), including mushrooms, resin, pine nuts, game, and other high-value resources. These initiatives enhance economic opportunities, biodiversity conservation, and community engagement.
They seek commercial agreements with technical assistance and/or research cooperation agreements. - Full Description
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The Spanish foundation brings expertise in NWFPs to foster sustainable economic development while preserving forest ecosystems.
They offer the following services:
● Sustainable Resource Management: Optimizing harvesting practices for pine nuts, resin, mushrooms, and other NWFPs to ensure resource sustainability.
● Innovative Value Chains: Developing tools and strategies to integrate NWFPs into local and international markets.
● Technology Integration: Mobile applications for traceability and quality assurance of wild mushroom harvesting.
● Product Innovation: Supporting the development of bio-based products and value-added items from NWFPs.
● Community-Based Models: Enhancing local participation and benefits through tailored business models and capacity building.
These efforts are supported by research, technology, and extensive stakeholder collaboration, ensuring sustainable practices and market-oriented outcomes.
The partnerships sought are whit entities that will be interested in the above technologies and services. The main interest of the company is to stablish commercial agreements with technical assistance regarding the mentioned technologies and also research collaborations. - Advantages and Innovations
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● Sustainability: Promotes responsible harvesting practices that protect forest ecosystems.
● Market Access: Innovative tools to enhance traceability, quality, and branding of NWFPs.
● Economic Empowerment: Strengthens local economies by creating value-added opportunities for communities.
● Research-Driven Solutions: Informed by leading projects and collaborations in NWFP management.
● Technology Adoption: Facilitates digital transformation in the NWFP sector - Stage of Development
- Available for demonstration
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 15: Life on Land
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- IPR status
- IPR granted
- IPR notes
- Unique methodologies and tools for NWFP management are protected as trade secrets to maintain competitive advantages.
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
- The main interest is to stablish commercial and research collaborations with local businesses, cooperatives, and research institutions to implement sustainable practices and develop market opportunities for NWFPs.
- Type and Size of Partner
- SME 11-49
- Big company
- R&D Institution
- University
- SME <=10
- SME 50 - 249
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Research and development cooperation agreement
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 010002002 - Biodiversity
- 02007020 - Biobased materials
- 07002001 - Forest technology
- 10002013 - Clean Production / Green Technologies
- 10002005 - Biodiversity / Natural Heritage
- Market keywords
- 09005 - Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Animal Husbandry & Related Products
- Targeted countries
- All countries