The aim of the BIOVAHVA project is to compensate for the economic losses caused by the decline in peat production by developing and improving the operations of the bioeconomy and food production chain in the Satakunta region, thereby strengthening their economic viability. The project seeks to reduce energy and material waste, increase the use of renewable energy and waste heat, and promote the creation of circular economy ecosystems and new business opportunities within the bioeconomy and food production sectors.

The project aims to support the growth of greenhouse production, improve nutrient efficiency, and accelerate the adoption of circular economy solutions in the bioeconomy sector. In addition, the project will establish an operational cooperation platform for RDI activities in Satakunta’s bioeconomy sector, where research organizations and industry representatives will jointly define development priorities for regional food production, the bioeconomy, and the food value chain.

The project is part of a larger project entity coordinated by Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, with Pyhäjärvi Institute and Satafood Development Association also participating. The project implementation period is from 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2026.

The project is co-funded by the European Union.

The project entity’s website can be found on the Satakunta University of Applied Sciences website. (In Finnish) Click: täältä.

More information about the materials produced within the Prizztech Oy project and the overall project entity can be found below.

Click here, materials are in Finnish: materiaaleista and hankekokonaisuudesta 

Additional information:
Minna Haavisto
044 710 5363
minna.haavisto@prizz.fi

BIOVAHVA – Strengthening and Securing the Bioeconomy of Satakunta is a joint project involving four organizations. The project is coordinated by the WANDER Water Institute of Satakunta University of Applied Sciences. Other project partners include Pyhäjärvi Institute, Prizztech Oy, and Satafood Development Association.

The project consists of four work packages and a total of 14 measures, two of which focus on communication and coordination. Each project partner is responsible for one work package and has the main responsibility for specific measures. The measures managed by Prizztech Oy are marked separately. In addition, the list includes interesting links related to the other measures.

Project Overview: Hankkeen esittely 

Work Package A – Project Coordination and Communication

Work Package B – Bioeconomy Energy Solutions
Measure 3: Improved utilization and storage of solar energy
Measure 4: Biogas solutions, side streams, and improving energy efficiency
Measure 5: Utilization of waste heat in food industry companies (Prizztech)

Work Package C – Innovative and Diverse Solutions for Food Production Environments and Practical Applications (Explore the results of the cultivation pilots)
Measure 6: Cultivation pilots for new bedding materials and materials used in energy production
Measure 7: Cultivation pilots for new food, herb, and medicinal plants
Measure 8: New opportunities for water management
Measure 9: Enhancing greenhouse production
Measure 10: Improving seedling production

Work Package D – Circular Economy and Side Streams in the Food Chain (Prizztech)
Measure 11: Nutrient recycling from food industry wastewater (Prizztech)
Measure 12: Development of side stream utilization (Explore the Side Stream Marketplace)
Measure 13: Designing a pilot model for circular economy-based greenhouse production (Prizztech)

Work Package E – Development of an Innovation and Expertise Hub for Satakunta’s Food Industry
Measure 14: Development of RDI cooperation