From April 2024, 19 joint projects of the DiP consortium began their research work.
The joint projects can be categorized thematically into three so-called “lighthouses”:
“Value chains of agricultural crops”
(grain and straw, sugar beet, pea),
“Sustainable and climate-resilient cultivation systems for the production of bio-based raw materials”
(agroforestry, hemp and superfood) and
“Value chains for special crops”
(recyclable materials from plant residues, special crops, medicinal and aromatic plants, potential analyses).
The DiP consortium also includes three junior research groups (NWG) and an “accompanying research” project. More than 40 partner institutions from science and industry are involved in the 19 DiP joint projects – in addition to Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), regional universities, non-university research institutions, regional companies and, in some cases, national partners.
Agricultural crops, sustainable & climate-resilient cultivation systems for the production of bio-based raw materials and special crops are being investigated here
An integral, project-accompanying measure to examine the sustainability and socio-economics of the DiP model region and the individual alliances and to evaluate the transfer, standardization and sustainability of the funded projects.
The DiP consortium also comprises three junior research groups (NWG), each of which is represented in one of the three lighthouses.
Accompanying research on the digitalization of plant-based value chains for the development of participatory and learning sustainability monitoring.
AI accelerates biotechnology: BioCasNavi is developing an intelligent platform for the automated development of enzymatic processes for the sustainable production of valuable chemicals.
Digital precision genomics is revolutionizing plant breeding: DiP-DIAMANT combines cutting-edge sequencing technologies with artificial intelligence for a sustainable bioeconomy.
From the field to the plate: Through digital innovation and state-of-the-art breeding, DiP-DiPisum makes the pea the sustainable protein source of the future.
Sustainably produced, vegan vitamin D3 from Nierembergia repens: DiP-DiPlanD establishes an innovative value chain for active pharmaceutical ingredients from plants.
Field margins as climate protection zones: FaiReSyst develops digital solutions for the sustainable use and integration of field margins into climate-resilient agroecosystems.
Digitally supported expansion of bioeconomic value creation from the medicinal plant St. John’s wort (Hypericum sp.).
Digital innovation for traditional fiber plant: iQ-Hanf develops AI-based quality assessments and resilient cultivation solutions for sustainable hemp fiber production in the Central German mining area.
Sustainable wood-based materials from plant-based residues: DiP-Liglue develops innovative, formaldehyde-free binders made from lignin and biotechnologically produced plant-based cross-linkers.
New medicinal plants for climate-resilient value creation: NA-WIR establishes rosemary, sage and Chinese bush nettle as sustainable medicinal plants for innovative medicine and cosmetics.
Digital innovation for traditional medicinal plants: DiP-OptiLamia optimises thyme, oregano, marjoram and lemon balm using state-of-the-art breeding methods for sustainable value creation in Saxony-Anhalt.
Valuable active ingredients are produced from plant residues: PhenoPren is developing an AI-supported biotechnological approach for the sustainable production of natural product derivatives from agricultural and forestry residues.
From plant residues to vaccines: DiP-PhosFect develops innovative biotechnological processes for the production of improved vaccine excipients from lecithin.
Digitization to enhance the implementation of agroforestry systems at the landscape level as a contribution to increased climate resilience of southern Saxony-Anhalt and the decarbonization of its chemical industry.
The DiP-SuSaKlim project develops climate-adapted cultivation systems in organic farming and creates new regional value chains. Innovative fruit varieties are tested on the Merbitz trial field and organic farms and processed in the FoodLab.
Valuable skin protection products are made from apple residues: Tres2Cera develops innovative processes for the extraction of bio-based ceramides and vaccine excipients from fruit pomace.
Climate-fit for the future: DiP-ZAZIkI develops sustainable cultivation systems for sugar beet cultivation using innovative digital technologies and artificial intelligence.
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