Our participation in various research and development projects highlights our commitment to the circular economy and cutting-edge technology. With each project, we reaffirm our commitment not only to the environment but also to the innovation that drives the future of the recycling sector. Here are some of them:
This program aims to promote innovative technological entrepreneurship, business diversification, economic growth, and the creation of quality employment in the business sector of the Valencian Community, supporting the development of companies whose activities are based on the exploitation of knowledge and technology.
Project "Mechanical Recycling of Poly-Aluminum from Tetra Paks for High-Value Applications"
Technological-Based Companies Creation Program (CREATEC-CV)
The NEOTEC initiative aims to support the creation and consolidation of new technology-based companies in Spain.
A technology-based company (TBC) is a company whose activity focuses on the exploitation of products or services that require the use of technologies or knowledge developed from research activity. TBCs base their business strategy or activity on the intensive domain of scientific and technical knowledge.
Project "Mechanical Recycling of PET/PE Packaging from Films and Trays for High-Value Applications"
NEOTEC Program 2021. Subsidized by the CDTI.
Project "NEW RECYCLING PROCESS TO CONVERT MULTILAYER FLEXIBLE PACKAGING WASTE INTO RESOURCES"
Nº Expediente: INNCAD/2022/109
Amount: €83,297.21
Financed by the Valencian Innovation Agency (AVI), under the framework of the 2022 Business Value Chain Consolidation Program, With the financing of the European Union through the Comunitat Valenciana European Regional Development Fund Program . (FEDER) 2021-2027 .
You can view the project results by clicking on the following link.
El objetivo de este proyecto es apoyar el desarrollo de proyectos de I+D+i que supongan aplicación de novedad en los productos o procesos, o bien en los sistemas de organización de los solicitantes, de manera que incidan o provoquen efecto en otras empresas de la cadena de valor, bien porque provoca que incorporen a su vez innovación en sus productos, mejoren sus sistemas organizativos, o incrementen su actividad económica en general. Así mismo, se pretende apoyar aquellos proyectos que potencien el desarrollo y utilización de otras tecnologías clave para impulsar el desarrollo industrial y económico.
Project "VALORIZATION OF BIOPLASTICS THROUGH ANAEROBIC CODIGESTION IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS"
File Number: INNEST/2023/357
Amount: €97,579.98
Funded by the Valencian Innovation Agency (AVI), under the framework of the strategic cooperation projects 2023, with financing from the European Union of the Valencian Community European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2021-2027
El proyecto tiene como objetivo valorizar residuos plásticos biodegradables mediante codigestión anaerobia con lodos de depuradora, generando biogás como vector energético y un digestato con potencial uso agrícola. Se estudió la degradación de distintos plásticos en condiciones anaerobias, a escala de laboratorio y piloto, evaluando cómo los aditivos de los plásticos afectan al proceso y a la calidad del digestato.
Entre los resultados principales:
Se desarrolló un pretratamiento específico para PLA and PBAT, aumentando la producción de biogás hasta un 55 % and 65 %, respectivamente.
Se optimizó el deslaminado de envases multicapa, recuperando fracciones plásticas con potencial biodegradabilidad.
Se avanzó en la monitorización de microplásticos en lodos, abordando uno de los grandes retos ambientales actuales.
La solución fue validada a escala piloto y el análisis técnico-económico demuestra que puede implantarse en EDAR existentes con coste operativo prácticamente nulo, gracias a la energía generada por el proceso.
Esta estrategia representa una alternativa sostenible al vertido o la incineración de bioplásticos, contribuyendo a la economía circular y al aprovechamiento eficiente de residuos plásticos biodegradables.
Colaboración: Este proyecto se ha desarrollado junto con AIMPLAS, Global Omnium, Universitat de València and Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV).
Project "RESEARCH ON DELAMINATION AND DECONTAMINATION PROCESSES OF MULTILAYER FILMS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COLORIMETRIC SENSORS FOR SAFETY AND QUALITY OF THE PACKAGED PRODUCT"
File Number: INNCAD/2023/123
Amount: €107,119.40
Funded by the Valencian Innovation Agency (AVI), under the framework of the strategic cooperation projects 2023, with financing from the European Union of the Valencian Community European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2021-2027
El proyecto tiene como objetivo reducir el impacto ambiental de la industria alimentaria sin comprometer la seguridad de los productos envasados. Se centra en dos líneas principales: la mejora del reciclaje de films tapa de alta vida útil, mediante procesos de deslaminación y descontaminación para estructuras multicapa, y el desarrollo de sensores de frescura para envases de menor vida útil, capaces de monitorizar el estado del producto sin necesidad de electrónica ni apps externas.
Entre los resultados destacados:
Los procesos de deslaminación y descontaminación permitieron recuperar y optimizar rPET, rPA y rPP, asegurando su reintroducción en envases alimentarios y mejorando la reciclabilidad de materiales complejos, reduciendo la dependencia de materias primas vírgenes.
La seguridad alimentaria del rPP fue validada mediante Challenge Test y análisis de riesgos, y sus propiedades finales se optimizaron mediante aditivación para garantizar su procesabilidad en la cadena del envase.
Se validaron a escala industrial sensores colorimétricos de frescura para productos fermentados vegetales, capaces de detectar compuestos gaseosos asociados a la descomposición microbiana y ofrecer una lectura visual directa, sin necesidad de electrónica ni apps externas.
El sensor se escaló industrialmente y se probó en productos envasados en ALNUT, mostrando buena sensibilidad, estabilidad y facilidad de integración en las líneas de producción
Estas soluciones presentan alto potencial comercial, son escalables a producción industrial y contribuyen a una economía circular más eficiente, reduciendo residuos no reciclables y garantizando la seguridad y calidad de los productos envasados.
Colaboración:
Este proyecto se ha desarrollado junto con ALNUT, Oscillum e ITENE.
Project “LASER-BASED RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY TO CLOSING THE CYCLE IN THE FLEXIBLE PACKAGING INDUSTRY”
File number: 101114349
Amount: €74,940.80
Funded by the European Union. Call HORIZON-EIE-2022-SCALEUP-02.
Horizon Europe's European Innovation Ecosystems (EIE) are an initiative designed to foster an enabling environment for innovation at all levels, from the European Union to national, regional and local innovation ecosystems. This program aims to strengthen the connectivity and efficiency of innovation ecosystems to support business growth, encourage innovation and stimulate cooperation between innovation agents throughout Europe. In addition, it seeks to support social innovation, public sector innovation and business innovation, thus contributing to the development of more sustainable innovations and the creation of value from synergies with other financing programs, such as the ERDF.
As a consequence of Horizon Europe's EIE, the Women TechEU funded initiative arises. This initiative aims to address the gender gap in innovation by supporting women-led start-ups in the field of advanced technology in the initial and riskiest stages of their companies. This initiative is part of a series of EU measures to promote women innovators, alongside other initiatives such as the EU Prize for Women Innovators.
Project “ReMLP: Recycling Multi-Layer Plastic”
Type of financing: Combined financing
Amount: €2,297,531.98
Financed by the Innovation Council (EIC). 2024
The project has been selected by the European Commission as one of the 68 startups to receive funding from the European Innovation Council (EIC). This support will allow us to accelerate the commercialization of our innovative solution globally and strengthen our business with a solid growth plan.
The funding received will be specifically allocated to the ReMLP project, which involves the implementation of an industrial plant to carry out our three innovative technologies: delamination, deodorization and large-scale decontamination.
This project aims to increase productivity and validate our technologies through real pilots in established companies, including the recycling of multilayer plastic products. With this funding, we are committed to driving innovation and contributing to sustainable development through the implementation of these cutting-edge technologies.
Proyecto «DESARROLLO DE MATERIALES DE BAJO CONTENIDO EN VOLÁTILES (OLOR) Y ALTO CONTENIDO DE MATERIAL RECICLADO PARA INTERIOR DE VEHÍCULO CON TECNOLOGÍA DE H₂O”
File No.: INNCAD/2022/109
Amount: 129.622,75€
Valencian Community Program
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
2021-2027. Funded by the Valencian Innovation Agency (AVI) (IVACE+i Innovation).
The H₂ODOR project aims to develop an innovative thermoplastic material based on polyolefins, with a high content of post-consumer recycled plastic, free from contaminants and odors. This material is designed for use in the automotive industry, specifically for vehicle interiors, utilizing advanced decontamination and deodorization technologies. The project will focus on creating new formulations of thermoplastic polymers that meet the requirements for injection molding processes, while also optimizing pre-treatment and deodorization processes to remove volatile compounds. Furthermore, environmentally friendly solutions will be integrated into these processes, contributing to the advancement of circularity in the automotive sector and supporting the European Commission's new legislative guidelines on the use of recycled materials in this industry.
MPYME 2024 Program – Industrial Scale-Up of Fych Technologies
Type of funding: Grant
Amount: €7,757.69
Funded by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Commerce, and Tourism of the Valencian Community. 2024.
Fych Technologies has been awarded funding under the EMPYME 2024 program, promoted by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Commerce, and Tourism of the Valencian Community, aimed at supporting the growth and consolidation of innovative small and medium-sized enterprises in the region.
The funding received, amounting to 7.757,69 €, is dedicated to the industrial scale-up of our company, enabling us to strengthen our production capacity and enhance the implementation of our sustainable plastic recycling solutions.
With this support, we will be able to optimize our processes, increase the efficiency of our technologies, and advance the validation of our solutions at an industrial scale. This funding represents a key step in our mission to contribute to the circular economy and promote sustainability in the recycling industry.
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