DORIS

Research Directions:

Bioanalysis and biotechnology

Description:

The fishery and aquaculture industries are experiencing steady global growth, leading to a significant increase in by-products and waste. These residual materials hold untapped potential as valuable resources for the production of food, feed, energy, and biochemicals, while also offering opportunities to enhance cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency within the sector. Despite existing circular economy (CE) policies and action plans in the EU, the practical implementation of waste valorization remains limited—particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that dominate the Blue Economy. The DORIS project seeks to overcome the key barriers preventing the adoption and financing of biorefinery technologies in Blue SMEs. Through a transdisciplinary approach, DORIS will develop a viable framework and supporting structures, including practical, scalable, modular, and mobile valorization systems. These technologies will be specifically tailored to the operational realities of decentralized, resource-constrained SME environments. The project also aims to support policy development, improve knowledge transfer, and establish sustainable, cost-effective pathways for valorizing seafood and aquaculture wastes, ultimately contributing to a more circular and resilient Blue Economy.