Our R&D Projects

Biology - Larveløysing

Description: This project is a collaboration between a insect manufacturer, a waste disposal company and two research institutions with expertise in insect production and fish and health. It will lay the foundations for the production of protein-rich insects for feed based on household waste from Western Norway.

Goal: Map and test various locally available organic sidestreams. Produce protein-rich feed based on insect and organic residual waste from Western Norway
Project period: 2018-2021
Budget: 6,7m NOK
Partners: NIBIO, Havforskningsinstituttet, BIR

Automation - Technology

Description: Automated insect production – From Waste to High Quality Protein

Goal: Develop and streamline production through automation.

Project period: 2019-2021
Budget: 10m NOK
Partners: Skretting As Bir As

Automation - Technology

Description: CoRoSect is a three-year project funded under Horizon 2020, the EU research and innovation programme

Goal: Develop a sophisticated human robot working smart service-oriented environment that will materialize the entire production pipeline of an insect farm.

Project period: 2021-2024
Budget: 83m NOK
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The Nordic Climate KIC Accelerator

Description: EIT Climate KIC is a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC), working to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon, climate resilient society. Supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, they support innovation that helps society mitigate and adapt to climate change. We have been taking a part in the Nordic Climate KIC Accelerator programme, which offers a rapid development of a start-up for maximum business potential and climate impact.

Goal: Equity free funding, training, a global network, and accelerating our business
Project period: 2018-2020
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