Sekab’s lignocellulosic biorefinery project selected for the next step of the EU Innovation Fund


Type of post: NEWS IN BRIEF.

Sekab’s planned lignocellulosic biorefinery has been selected as a top ranked project among 311 applications to the EU Innovation Fund and is now one step closer to be granted funding. The Innovation Fund is one of the world’s largest funding programs for the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies.
Press release: “Sekab’s technology is making progress in the EU”, 22/04/2021.
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Figure 1. Sekab’s lignocellulosic biorefinery project selected for the next step of the EU Innovation Fund (taken from the press release)

The first call for investment support for large projects is now being carried out. About 1 billion euros will be distributed. 311 applications have been sent in from all over Europe and an expert panel has thoroughly assessed the proposals. Of the 311, 70 projects have qualified for the next step in the process where a comprehensive, final application must be submitted.

Sekab’s project to build a production facility based on its technology CelluAPP is one of the 70 projects that have been selected. The technology takes residual products from the forest, such as sawdust and softwood, and makes ethanol and lignin. These products can then, for example, become biofuels or green chemical products.

The EU Innovation Fund has assessed the proposals against the award criteria: greenhouse gas emission avoidance, innovation potential, financial, technical and operational maturity of the project. Out of maximum 15, Sekab has received a total score of 11.75. Sekab will now submit the application for the second stage. The final results will be announced later this year when 23 projects will be selected for a first round of funding.

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