As the industry looks to unlock more value from marine biomass, one of the biggest challenges remains scaling up without major capital risk. At the upcoming 100% Fish for Profit conference, Nofima\u2019s Runar G Solstad will explore how this gap can be bridged in practice.<\/p>\n
Central to this is Biotep, Nofima\u2019s pilot-scale \u201cmini-factory\u201d in Troms\u00f8. The facility enables companies to test and refine their own processes at production-relevant volumes, without committing to full industrial investment. By running test batches, businesses can validate performance, estimate costs and develop prototypes ready for market.<\/p>\n
Biotep is designed to handle a wide range of raw and pre-processed marine biomass, supporting efforts to extract greater value from side streams. Outputs can include oils, protein concentrates and bioactive compounds, reflecting growing commercial interest in maximising resource use.<\/p>\n
A key focus is the transition from lab-scale trials to larger volumes. Scaling from small batches to hundreds of kilograms introduces new technical challenges, and Biotep allows these to be addressed step-by-step, reducing both technical and financial risk.<\/p>\n
Runar will share practical insights into this process, highlighting how companies can move from concept to commercial production more effectively.<\/p>\n
Book with code IFCCEARLY for 15% off the combined conference rate for a limited time.<\/p>\n