🚀 CAT-REN Group from Instituto de Tecnología Química (UPV-CSIC) joins the launch of the Horizon Europe project BioSMART.

Past Wednesday november 26th, members of CAT-REN Group of Instituto de Tecnología Química (UPV-CSIC) participated in the Kick-off Meeting of BioSMART, an ambitious Horizon Europe project that will develop next-generation zero-waste biorefineries to convert lignocellulosic and aquatic biomass into SAF, marine fuels, high added-value chemicals, and advanced biomaterials.

At CAT-REN Group we are proud to lead two key Work Packages within the project:
🔬 WP4 – Integral Valorisation of Lignin & Humins
We will develop selective catalytic depolymerisation/HDO processes to transform lignin and humins fractions into advanced marine fuels and high-performance biomaterials, contributing to a fully circular biorefinery concept.
📢 WP6 – Communication, Dissemination & Exploitation
We also coordinate the project’s impact strategy, ensuring strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and effective pathways for future industrial exploitation.

BioSMART brings together 11 partners from 6 countries (Netherlands, Spain, Slovenia, Germany, UK, and India), strengthening EU-India collaboration and advancing sustainable technologies for the green transition.
👉 Follow us for updates on our work within BioSMART.