- Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC). Canarias. España
- Instituto Canario de Investigaciones Agrarias (ICIA). Canarias. España
- Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias, S.A. (ITC). Canarias. España
- Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento Tecnologia e Inovação (ARDITI). Madeira. España
Budget: 1.323.091,11 €
INTERREG MAC 2014-2020 Finance Program, European Regional Development Funds ERDF (85%): 1.124.627,44 €
January 2017 - December 2019
Main objective:
Boosting of R+D+i in sustainable aquaponics production appropriate for the Region’s specificities, likewise creation of a multidiscipline work network which fosters sustainable primary production, evaluation of bio-resources, bio-technology, circular economy and education in these areas.
Aquaponics production of fish and plants will become a central development hub and example of direct circular economy application in regions where the generation of organic by-products is disperse and variable, plus their reuse is currently not very competitive. In conclusion, the aim is to provide solutions for alternative uses tackling all the steps from waste generation and quantification to its biochemical assessment and experimental testing, passing through the necessary micrologistics for the economic movement and study of the entire process.
Specific objectives:
- Boost R+D+i capacities in sustainable production aquaponics systems, via creation of joint research platforms, which position the OR favourably in innovation in the primary sector likewise food safety and their participation in competitive projects.
- Competitive improvements in the OR islands’ aquaponics production. Transfrontier and transnational co-operation actions between universities and R+D centres, for research personnel exchange and joint training, to facilitate European project participation.
- Creation of an Inter-regional Network in Circular Economy for R+D+i in sustainable development, circular economy and aquaponics which also provides support in the generation of innovative solutions in management and alternative uses of organic by-products.
Other goals are: boosting research, technological development and innovation, improving SMEs competitiveness, fostering adaptation to climate change; and risk management and prevention, likewise preserving and protecting the environment and fostering resource efficiency.