OPEN CALL2 CIRCULOOS CASCADE FUNDING - BIOCORNER- "SVILUPPO DI UNA NUOVA CATENA DEL VALORE CIRCOLARE E REGIONALE CHE TRASFORMA RIFIUTI BIO PROVENIENTI DAI SETTORI AGROALIMENTARE, ACQUACOLTURA E RESIDUI MARINI IN MATERIALI DA COSTRUZIONE ECOSOSTENIBILI" - RESP. SCIENT. PROF. LORENZO TASSI

BIO.CO.R.N.ER proposes a new circular, regional value chain that transforms bio-waste from agri-food, aquaculture, and marine residues into eco-sustainable building materials. Based in the Emilia-Romagna region (Italy), the project builds on synergies between agri-food industry and construction to pioneer low-carbon, bio-based mortars. The project aims to develop and validate two bio-based mortar products (TRL6 and TRL8), achieving a 30% lower carbon footprint and integrating up to 70% bio-waste by weight. It will activate a fully traceable, multi-actor value chain to divert bio-waste from landfill and incineration. Traceability and lifecycle monitoring will be demonstrated using the CIRCULOOS digital platform and its tools (GRETA and RAMP). BIO.CO.R.N.ER aligns with CIRCULOOS objectives by enabling a cross-sectoral supply chain that links organic waste producers with building material manufacturers. It fosters eco-design and digital traceability to extend the lifecycle of traditional mortars, replacing virgin materials with circular alternatives. Target customers include construction and renovation firms, public authorities, green building distributors, and developers seeking LEED, NZEB, or CAM compliance. The project sets the stage for scalable business models, regional resilience, and future expansion in Europe’s sustainable construction market.