Fundación IMDEA Energía (IME).

The IMDEA Energy Institute was created by the Government of Comunidad de Madrid with the aim of promoting energy-related R&D activities that contribute to addressing global challenges in energy sustainability. The Biotechnological Processes Unit work essentially on the production of biofuels and bioproducts through the development of biological processes using different residual substrates and different microorganisms depending on the product to be obtained.

Technical University of Denmark (DTU).

DTU Bioengineering addresses challenges of societal and scientific importance through basic and applied research within the areas of microbiology, biomedicine and biotechnology. The Yeast biotechnology and fermentation lab (YBF) is focused on the development of non-conventional yeast cell factories for low-cost and sustainable bioprocesses

Universidad de Valladolid (ISP-Uva)

The Institute of Sustainable Processes (ISP) is a research institute of the University of Valladolid that develops advanced knowledge and technologies for sustainable production. In WAVE, ISP contributes expertise in anaerobic microbiomes, SCFA production, reactor design, and techno-economic, environmental, and social assessment.

KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)

Since 1827, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, has grown to become an international leading technical university. As the largest institution in Sweden for technical education and research, we bring together students, researchers, and educators worldwide.

Our activities are grounded in a strong tradition of advancing science and innovation, focusing on contributing to sustainable societal development. Mikael Hedenqvist is Professor and heads the Polymeric Materials division at the department of Fibre and Polymer Technology.

He is chief-editor of Polymer Testing. In this project, he is contributing with know-how and experience of producing plastic materials based on microbial protein.

International Hellenic University (IHU)

The International Hellenic University (IHU) is a research-active institution with strong expertise in soil health, sustainability, and environmental assessment. It contributes advanced methodologies to evaluate soil microbial diversity, enzymatic activity, and nutrient cycling under innovative water reuse and soil amendment strategies. Through this expertise, IHU supports the development of resilient and sustainable soil management solutions.

21st BIO A/S (21st BIO).

21st.BIO is an international company with a mission to support bio industrial companies globally in upscaling from molecule innovation to large-scale production, 21st.BIO enables its customers to meet market demands, and thereby advance the green transition globally.

21st.BIO focuses on developing industrial production technology for proteins and other molecules of interest for food, materials, and agricultural industries.

21st.BIO works on precision fermented milk proteins through its programs, enabling companies access to produce e.g., milk beta-lactoglobulin at cost-parity compared to traditional extraction from milk.