The Bioresource Processing Alliance (BPA) helps innovative businesses turn biological by-products into high-value, sustainable products. They co-fund R&D to develop processes that valorise by-products - transforming low-value waste into new revenue streams.
As our Biotechnology Group is a BPA partner, working with us offers access to expert support and a subsidy to turn marine, agricultural, horticultural, animal, microbial, or forestry by-products into commercial opportunities.
When this is helpful
You produce low-value or waste by-products from the primary sector
You want to create new revenue streams
You’re looking to diversify your product range
You’re working towards sustainability and environmental impact goals
You want to reduce reliance on fossil fuels or grid energy by using biomass to power your site
Capabilities
Extraction and separation of high-value components (lipids, polyphenols, vitamins, etc.) from by-products
Techno-economic analysis of processing options
Development of end-to-end processes tailored to your commercial and sustainability goals
How the BPA works
If you're a New Zealand business generating bioresource by-products that currently go to low-value outputs, you may be eligible for BPA support.
- Get in touch to discuss your by-products and goals
- We work with you—and, if needed, with other BPA partners—to bring together the best team and equipment
- Our research partners lead the BPA grant application, which opens quarterly
- Submit your application and await the results
Ready to transform your business?
Get started today!
Contact us to discuss your specific business needs.