What MOEBIOS does

MoeBIOS is an EU-funded research and innovation project operating under the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) and Horizon Europe programme, initiated in 2023 under grant number 101157652 and coordinated operationally from Paterna, Spain. It is structured as a consortium of 21 partners across six European countries (Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany and Slovakia), targeting the recycling of complex bioplastics—specifically PLA, PHA, PBS, PEF and potentially PBAT—that currently lack established end-of-life infrastructure and contaminate conventional recycling streams. The project delivers three parallel value chains covering packaging, textiles and agriculture, with an explicit objective to advance recycling processes from current Technology Readiness Levels to TRL 6/7.

The project's technical stack combines AI-powered optical recognition and near-infrared (NIR) imaging calibrated for bioplastic materials (delivered by consortium partners PICVISA and LEITAT) with downstream recycling processes including thermo-mechanical fibre-to-pellet reshaping for textiles (led by NTT) and microbial/enzymatic depolymerization (led by ASA Spezialenzyme). The design intent is to integrate these advanced processes into existing industrial recycling infrastructure rather than build new facilities, reducing capital requirements for downstream adoption.

MoeBIOS does not operate as a commercial entity. It has no disclosed revenue, no products or services for sale, no pricing model, and no paying customers. Funding is non-dilutive via the EU/CBE JU grant covering a four-year project window currently at the halfway point (Month 24). Distribution and stakeholder engagement occur through research dissemination channels (project website, LinkedIn, X, newsletters, EU conferences such as EUBCE 2026 and AUTEX 2026, and Bioplastics Recycling Cluster Talks), and any future value capture for industry partners would occur through post-project knowledge transfer and technology adoption rather than direct monetization.

Name

MOEBIOS

Legal name

Moebios

Website

https://moebios.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MoeBIOS is an EU-funded Horizon Europe research consortium of 21 partners across six European countries developing dedicated recycling value chains for complex bioplastics (PLA, PHA, PBS, PEF, PBAT) across packaging, textiles and agriculture, funded by CBE JU grant 101157652 with no commercial revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bioplastics Recycling Research

NAICS

Materials Recovery Facilities (56292)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging Waste Sorting & Recycling Technologies (Mechanical/Chemical Recycling, Sorting Systems) (IMALAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advanced/Optical Sorting & Quality Control Services (NIR, AI, Robotics) (BPALADAH), Post-Consumer Plastic Collection & Sorting (MRF/PRF, Bale Supply) (EUAIAKAA), Biodegradable Agricultural Materials (mulch films, clips, twines) (IMAEAOAK)

Keywords

• Bioplastic recycling
• Chemical recycling
• Circular bioeconomy
• Plastic waste sorting
• Biopolymer valorization

Headquarters

HQ city

Paterna

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MOEBIOS is an EU-funded research consortium developing dedicated recycling value chains for hard-to-recycle bioplastics (PLA, PHA, PBS, PEF, PBAT) across packaging, textile, and agricultural waste streams. The project integrates AI-powered optical sorting, near-infrared imaging, thermo-mechanical processing, and microbial/enzymatic recycling into existing industrial recycling infrastructure. It targets Technology Readiness Level 6/7 and aims to deliver recycled products that surpass the quality and functionality of original materials.

Product overview

MOEBIOS is an EU-funded research and innovation project (grant number 101157652, under the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking) focused on advancing bioplastic recycling across three value chains: packaging, textiles, and agriculture. Rather than offering commercial products or services, the project develops and demonstrates recycling processes, sorting technologies, and valorization solutions for hard-to-recycle bioplastics including PLA, PHA, PBS, PEF, and PBAT. The consortium of 21 partners from six European countries works to integrate advanced sorting, conditioning, and recycling processes into existing industrial infrastructure to minimize environmental impacts and maximize sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MOEBIOS Recycling Value Chains (Packaging, Textiles, Agriculture) Three integrated bioplastic recycling value chains targeting PLA, PHA, PBS, PEF and PBAT across packaging, textile, and agricultural waste streams. Delivered as a research consortium output rather than a commercially purchasable offering, available for adoption by industry partners and waste managers upon project completion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Biodegradable mulch films improve crop yields by 39% and boost nitrogen use efficiency by 300% when used with organic fertilizers
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Packaging, Transport and Logistics Research Center (ITENE)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Spanish research centre specializing in packaging, transport and logistics. ITENE attended EUBCE 2026 presenting MoeBIOS research poster on integrating bioplastic recycling into existing industrial systems.
• Leitat Technological Center (LEITAT)coreTechnology or IntegrationPrivate research and technology centre established in 1906 with over 110 years of experience in R&D and technology transfer. Leads development of improved sorting and separation systems for bioplastic waste streams within MoeBIOS.
• PICVISA Machine Vision SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationSpanish technology company focused on AI and machine learning solutions for waste sorting and recycling. Provides optical sorting, robotics, and deep learning systems. Hosts testing of sorting technology at their Test Center in Calaf.
• Next Technology Tecnotessile (NTT)coreTechnology or IntegrationItalian research organization leading the textile value chain within MoeBIOS. Developed mechanical and thermo-mechanical recycling processes for bio-based textile fibres, presenting research at AUTEX 2026.
• NovamontcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian company specializing in bioplastics and biochemicals, contributing expertise in bioplastic materials and their applications.
• TotalEnergies CorbioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture producing PLA bioplastics, bringing manufacturer perspective and material expertise to the recycling value chain development.
• European Bioplastics (EUBP)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman industry association representing the bioplastics sector. Leads engagement and exploitation activities within the consortium, tracking regulatory landscape.
• AUSOLANsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish partner organization contributing to the consortium's activities in bioplastic recycling value chains.
• EroskisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish retail cooperative bringing brand owner perspective and consumer packaging insights to the project.
• Euro-Funding EU ProjectssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerConsultancy focused on EU project funding and management, contributing regulatory engagement and exploitation activities.
• Abonos Organicos Sevilla (Aborgase)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish organic fertilizers company contributing agricultural sector expertise to bioplastic recycling value chains.
• Greene W2H2 (GREENE)supportingTechnology or IntegrationSpanish technology partner contributing expertise in hydrogen and waste management solutions.
• Trans SabatersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish transport and logistics company contributing waste management and collection logistics expertise.
• Sarabia PlasticssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish plastic products manufacturer providing industry perspective on bioplastic applications.
• Technical Industrial Center for Plastics and Composites (IPC)supportingTechnology or IntegrationFrench research centre specializing in plastics and composites, contributing technical expertise to recycling processes.
• Barbier GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench partner contributing expertise in plastic film production and applications.
• Alia Environmental Services (ALIA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian environmental services company contributing waste management expertise.
• Zero Emissions Engineering (Zer0)supportingTechnology or IntegrationDutch engineering company focused on zero emissions solutions, contributing technical expertise.
• NovissupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner contributing to the consortium's bioplastic recycling activities.
• ASA SpezialenzymesupportingTechnology or IntegrationGerman company specializing in enzymes, contributing microbial recycling expertise.
• Chemosvit Fibrochem (FIBRO)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlovak company contributing to the consortium's activities in biochemicals and fibres.
• Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry consortium representing bio-based industries in Europe. BIC's response to the EU Bioeconomy Strategy 2025 provides context for MoeBIOS positioning.
• ReBioCyclesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch project partner in the Bioplastics Recycling Cluster Talks, collaborating on microbial recycling for bioplastics topics.
• PROSPERsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch project partner in the Bioplastics Recycling Cluster Talks, collaborating on bioplastics recycling topics.
• Paques BiomaterialssupportingTechnology or IntegrationDutch company leading the Bioplastics Recycling Cluster Talk on microbial recycling, sharing insights from the ReBioCycle project.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Carbios: French biotech company developing enzymatic recycling of PET and PLA bioplastics into monomer-grade outputs. Closest functional analogue to MOEBIOS's microbial/enzymatic recycling track and bioplastic focus.
• Plastic Energy: UK-headquartered advanced/chemical recycling company converting end-of-life plastics into feedstock. Comparable as an emerging commercial player in advanced plastics-to-feedstock recycling adjacent to MOEBIOS's scope.
• TotalEnergies Corbion: Joint venture producing PLA (Luminy) bioplastics at industrial scale. A consortium partner but also a structural peer in the bioplastics-to-recycling value chain MOEBIOS targets.
• Steinert: German specialist in sensor-based sorting (NIR, induction, X-ray) for recycling industry. Directly competes in the optical/NIR sorting hardware tier MOEBIOS is building with PICVISA.

Broad incumbents

• NatureWorks: World's largest PLA producer (Ingeo). Operates upstream of MOEBIOS's feedstock problem and is the dominant incumbent whose waste streams the project's recycling technology is intended to handle.
• TOMRA: Global leader in optical sorting and reverse vending for recycling. Its installed base of NIR-based sorting equipment across MRFs is the primary infrastructure MOEBIOS's AI+NIR sorting system must integrate with or differentiate from.
• Veolia: World's largest waste management and recycling operator. Comparable as the dominant player whose plastics sorting and recycling facilities are the 'existing industrial recycling infrastructure' MOEBIOS aims to plug into.
• BASF: Global chemicals major with bioplastic offerings (Ecovio PLA/PHB blends) and active in advanced/chemical recycling. Comparable through both bioplastic production and downstream recycling integration ambitions.
• SUEZ: Major European environmental services and recycling operator with active bioplastic packaging recycling programs. Comparable as the kind of infrastructure owner MOEBIOS targets for downstream integration.

Emerging players

• Paques Biomaterials: Dutch company producing PHA bioplastics via microbial fermentation (linked to ReBioCycle cluster talks). Adjacent peer in the bioplastic production and microbial recovery ecosystem MOEBIOS's microbial recycling track addresses.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MoeBIOS_EU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moebios-eu-com/posts/?feedView=all

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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