BIORIZON BIOTECH

The Biorizon Biotech Group was born focused on the field of biotechnology and the applications of microalgae in intensive and ecological agriculture, developing unique techniques and processes to improve the growth of plants and fruits, enhancing their colors and applying physical traps.

• ACTIVITY: vegetal Nutricion.
• LOCATION: Science and Technology Park (PITA). Albert Einstein Street 15 (04131) El Alquián (Almería).
• CONSTITUTION DATE: 14/10/2010. 
• CATEGORY: small business.
• CONTACT: (+34) 950 340 617.

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

TECHNOLOGICAL SUPPLY/DEMAND:

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

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

• BioREFINA: biorefinery from residual agricultural and livestock biomass to obtain bioproducts for self-consumption in fruit and vegetable crops. INNTERCONECTA / CDTI-MINECO Program.
• VALGEST: Comprehensive valorization of microalgae biomass from wastewater treatment processes. Torres Quevedo / FEDER-MINECO Program.
• SHEET: Biorefinery based on microalgae for production. H2020 – European Commission.
• BACAGRO: Production of bacteria for agricultural use as soil fertility improvers and protective agents against phytopathogens. Collaboration Challenges 2015 / MINECO.

COMPLETED PROJECTS

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