Partners

CERTH is a leading Greek research organisation focused on advanced technologies in bioenergy, sustainable agriculture, and environmental assessment. It brings deep technical expertise in biomass processing and biochar applications. In PRIMARY, CERTH leads business model development and sustainability assessments and supports pilot activities and regulatory reviews.

CIVITTA is an innovation support organisation, focused on technological awareness promotion, entrepreneurship, research, development, and innovation capacities in society. CIVITTA leads communication, dissemination, and exploitation activities. It also supports sustainability and socio-economic assessments, business modelling, and stakeholder engagement.

ELGO is the only public research institute in Greece focused on food safety, processing, and preservation. With ISO-accredited labs, ELGO brings strong capabilities in microbiology, chemical analysis, and biotechnology. In PRIMARY, it develops fermentation processes for greenhouse by-products and works on biomass stabilisation and storage solutions.

ESEK is a regional cooperative promoting renewable energy and circular bioeconomy in Thessaly. It processes agricultural residues into refined biofuels and operates as an ESCO. In PRIMARY, ESEK supports cotton residue collection, pellet production, and demonstration of biomass heating systems. It also contributes to business modelling and sustainability assessment.

Fiberwood is a pioneering materials technology start-up offering fully bio-based, plastic-free insulation and packaging materials. It uses natural and forestry by-products to create sustainable, high-value products. In PRIMARY, Fiberwood demonstrates foam forming using agricultural fibres and supports sustainability and business model development.

LUKE is Finland’s second-largest governmental research institute supporting the sustainable use of natural resources. It offers scientific expertise and public services in the bioeconomy. In PRIMARY, LUKE leads field trials and feedstock logistics development and supports biorefinery pilots, sustainability assessments, and business model activities.

MINOA is a citizen-led energy community in Crete promoting sustainable and equitable regional energy transition. It focuses on renewable energy, especially from olive and cotton residues. In PRIMARY, MINOA pilots bioenergy use in municipal buildings, explores compost and fertiliser production, and contributes to business modelling and sustainability work.

MTK is a national advocacy organisation representing over 300,000 Finnish farmers and forest owners. It promotes sustainable rural development and innovation. In PRIMARY, MTK ensures the farmer perspective in business model design and policy impact. It contributes to stakeholder engagement, communication, and knowledge-sharing activities.

NEA ENOSI is a farmer-owned cooperative active in the Thessaly region. It trades grain and cotton and provides advisory services to its members. In PRIMARY, the cooperative leads field-based biomass collection and implements biochar soil improvement practices in cotton cultivation.

RFF is dedicated to food system transformation through innovation and digital platforms. It has broad experience in open call implementation and third-party support. In PRIMARY, RFF leads Open Innovation activities, managing the opencalls.fund platform and supporting regional replication.

Valio is Finland’s largest dairy and food company, owned by dairy cooperatives. It explores plant-based innovation to improve farmer income and sustainability. In PRIMARY, Valio co-develops and pilots a grass biorefinery on dairy farms and supports business model development for new feed and food applications.