Innovation processes, Research & Development

For SAV, innovation is one of the key elements for a long term success, as it foster the development and competitiveness of the organization to achieve more efficient services.

For this reason, we count with a specific department to lead innovation processes, Research & Development (R&D), focused in updating and optimizing commercial processes, as well as, improving management systems, to finally achieve continuous and maximum satisfaction from all of our clients. And their needs.

SAV Bioprocess Pilot Plant

PlastiCircle

Introduction of smart containers, improvement of transport routes and development of sorting technologies to promote the circular economy in plastic waste management in Alba Iulia, Valencia and Utrecht.

Budget:

 8.674.540,89 €

WaysTUP!

Establishment of value chains for the transformation of urban bio-waste into high-value products such as bioethanol, bioplastics and oils, promoting the circular economy in cities such as Valencia, L'Alcudia and Alicante.

Budget:

11.748.616,34 €


Hoop

Establishment of value chains for the transformation of urban bio-waste into high-value products such as bioethanol, bioplastics and oils, promoting the circular economy in cities such as Valencia, L'Alcudia and Alicante.

Budget:

9.032.062,50 €


Recover

Application of biotechnology solutions (micro-organisms, enzymes, earthworms and insects) for the breakdown of agricultural and packaging plastics, with their transformation into fertilisers and biodegradable plastics.

Bugget:

5.767.400,72 €


BioSolutions

Conversion of municipal solid waste into marketable soil improvers, with validation of value chains in Living Labs in Flanders, Valencia and Murcia.

Budget:

3.530.378,75 €


Fuelphoria

Development of value chains for the production of advanced biofuels and RFNBOs from CO2 and bio-waste, with demonstrations in Belgium, Spain and Greece.

Bubget:

11.288.027,50 €


ReBioCycle

Sorting and recycling of bioplastics (PLA, PHA, Mater-Bi) at three DEMO centres, generating recycled polymers and higher value products such as packaging.

Budget:

10.416.832,60 €


Rains

Demonstration of sustainable fertigation technologies and the use of algae-based soil improvers from WWTP and MSW to improve water efficiency and reduce the impact of extreme events, contributing to agricultural resilience in the EU.

Budget:

4.999.971,92 €


GO-TERRAVITA

The GO-TERRAVITA project aims to reduce and valorise rice straw and pruning waste generated in the Valencian Community to improve agricultural productivity. Developed by the Operational Group comprising Ne-val, AIMPLAS, Bioliza and SAV, it promotes sustainable solutions based on the circular economy through the thermal treatment of agricultural waste and the replacement of single-use plastic films with functionalised biodegradable films. These actions improve farm profitability by reducing waste management costs and generating new advanced materials, which are assessed as potential substitutes for mulches, fertilisers or soil amendments. The target crop is melon, although the technology will also be validated on aromatic plants to demonstrate its versatility and replicability.

Multi-regional Operational Groups.

Project co-financed by the European Union through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, with a budget of €594,862.43 and total funding of €591,569.65. The funding is co-financed at a rate of 80% by the EAFRD and 20% by funds from the Spanish central government.

File No.: REGAGE25e00048465641
Amount: €125,751.42
Funding body: Ministry of Agriculture

Presupuesto:

125.751,42 €


FertiCircle

Biowaste valorisation for the production of prototype NPK organic fertilisers with biostimulant properties within the circular economy. PIDCOP-CV project — COLLABORATIVE R&D 2025, funded by IVACE+i with European Union funds.

Presupuesto:

133.700,00 €


BioSupPack

Development of new plastic packaging using lignocellulosic waste, design of collection systems for this material in urban areas and its chemical recycling.

Budget:

8.791.700,10 €


Biopla

Recovery of rice straw through its transformation into lactic and polylactic acid, reducing the environmental footprint and generating biodegradable bioplastics.

Budget:

515.398,58 €


AIgua

Digitalisation of the water management cycle in Alicante, optimising water resources, sanitation and reuse of reclaimed water, with priority for small municipalities.

Budget:

9.421.822,95 €


Optifangs

Optimisation of WWTP sludge management using artificial intelligence and NIR spectroscopy, improving its use for agricultural purposes and reducing environmental risks.

Budget:

503.496,12 €


Yeast4Value

The main objective of the YEAST4VALUE project is the development of an innovative, circular biorefinery to transform agri-food and pruning waste into high-value-added compounds. Through enzymatic hydrolysis, precision fermentation, and supercritical fluid extraction processes, the project aims to obtain unsaturated oils and fatty acids, carotenoids, and agricultural biostimulants.

Presupuesto:

641.808 €


Lumem

The main objective of the LUMEM project is to assess the performance of an innovative, compact and portable quaternary treatment system integrating membrane filtration, adsorption, and photocatalysis within a single technological solution. The system is designed for the advanced removal of priority contaminants from urban and industrial wastewater, specifically PFAS, microplastics, and emerging pharmaceuticals of concern, such as diclofenac and clarithromycin. In addition, the project includes the development and implementation of an AI-based monitoring, modelling, and prediction system for these contaminants, aimed at improving process control, anticipating risks, and optimizing treatment operation.

Presupuesto:

839.171,75 €


FertiCircle

Valorización de biorresiduos para la producción de prototipos de fertilizantes orgánicos NPK con propiedades bioestimulantes en el ámbito de la economía circular. Proyecto PIDCOP-CV -- I+D EN COOPERACIÓN 2025 financiado por IVACE+i con fondos de la Unión Europea.

Presupuesto:

168.550,00 €


R & D &i Mission

  • R & D &i Mission

    We have and foster an innovation and collaborative model, oriented towards the Circular Economy as its proper engine.

R & D & i Vision

  • R & D & i Vision

    Our vision is to be a business benchmark that provides innovative solutions that promote the circular economy and social well-being in our geographical area of action and in all our activities, while improving our competitiveness and efficiency the quality of life of citizens and respecting the natural environment.

R & D & i Strategy

  • R & D & i Strategy

    Our innovation strategy is structured around eight fundamental principles:

    • Promotion of an agile and innovative business culture.
    • Promotion of new business expectations.
    • Development of research and innovation activities in the field of technologies related to water, waste and other SAV activities at a European level, through participation in joint consortiums of other EU companies and organizations.
    • Continuous innovation in processes.
    • Development of R+D+i projects aimed at improving and developing new products/services.
    • Commitment to open innovation, through collaborations that provide complementary capacities to those of the organization itself.
    • Surveillance of the technological environment, promoting the incorporation of new technologies.
    • Stimulation of creative thinking in a diverse and inclusive environment.

    This strategy has been defined considering the result of the external and internal analysis carried out and considering the needs and expectations of our concerned parts.