BIORIZON BIOTECH

The Biorizon Biotech Group was founded with a focus on biotechnology and the applications of microalgae in intensive and ecological agriculture, developing unique techniques and processes for improving plant and fruit growth, enhancing their colors, and applying physical traps.

• General Characteristics

  • ACTIVITY: plant nutrition.
  • LOCATION: Scientific Technological Park of (PITA). Albert Einstein Street 15 (04131) El Alquián (Almería).
  • ESTABLISHMENT DATE: 14/10/2010.
  • CATEGORY: small company.
  • CONTACT: (+34) 950 340 617.

• Business Structure

  • NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 11-50.
  • REVENUE: between 1,000,000 and 2,500,000 €.
  • GENERAL DESCRIPTION: applications of microalgae in the field of intensive and ecological agriculture.
  • BUSINESS LINES:
    • High-performance sustainable agriculture.
    • Ecological agriculture.
    • Commitment to R&D in biotechnology.
  • INFRASTRUCTURE:
    • Products: products based on Trietech™ Technology developed by the company: Biopotentiators and ECO bioprotectors
  • INTERESTING DATA: certifications: ISO 9001 – ISO 14001 – UNE 166002.

• R&D Activities/Interests

TECHNOLOGICAL OFFER/DEMAND:

  • Obtaining agricultural products based on microalgae.
  • Development of enhanced bacteria for soil fertility.
  • Improvement of cultivation techniques for various microalgae.
  • Beneficial properties of microalgae for different sectors.
  • Advancement in water purification methods.
  • Valorization of organic waste.
  • Production of new microalgae varieties.
  • Processes for the production of clean and sustainable energy.

• Participation in projects

PROJECTS UNDER DEVELOPMENT

  • BioREFINA: bio-refinery from agricultural and livestock residual biomass for the production of self-consumption bioproducts in horticultural crops. INNTERCONECTA Program / CDTI-MINECO.
  • VALGEST: integrated valorization of microalgae biomass from wastewater treatment processes. Torres Quevedo Program / FEDER-MINECO.
  • SABANA: Biorefinery based on microalgae for production. H2020 – European Commission.
  • BACAGRO: Production of bacteria for agricultural use as soil fertility enhancers and protective agents against pathogens. Collaboration Challenges 2015 / MINECO.

COMPLETED PROJECTS

  • METinGREEN: biogas refining technology. Pluriregional Operational Program for Smart Growth 2014-2020 / CDTI-FEDER.