Back to the Future
Back to the Future
Our Challenge
ASTEASIER Srl uses innovative biotechnological processes and circular economy approaches to produce sustainable natural products from microalgae. The company has patented unique microalgae strains that lower production costs for bioproducts in the food and feed industries. However, the following challenges remain. How does society perceive natural products based on sustainable processes but involving GMO strains? What communication strategy should the company adopt? From an engineering perspective, how can the extraction process be optimized to minimize the carbon footprint and avoid GMO restrictions? Additionally, what regulatory and social acceptance issues arise when using waste products to replace fossil-oil-based ingredients? Those topics will be appropriately addressed based on the background of attending students.
The Team
Teamchers
These are the teamchers you'll work with on the challenge.
Learners
Challenge providers
- Study period
- 17 February – 29 May 2025
- Study format
- Blended
- Application period
- 19 December 2024 – 28 January 2025
- Credits
- 3 ECTS
- Hosting university
- University of Trento
- Topics
Information
Value and progress
Sustainability
An integrated approach that takes into consideration environmental concerns along with economic development.
ESCO SKILLS
Futures Studies
Applying basics of futures studies (such as scenarios and back-casting) to the challenge
ESCO SKILLS
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