Last Thursday, a significant meeting took place as a delegation from LRF (The Federation of Swedish Farmers) visited Sting Bioeconomy and Paper Province in Karlstad. The purpose of the day was to get to know each other’s organizations, create a platform for discussion and knowledge exchange, and to initiate a future collaboration.
LRF presented its operations and, in turn, received insightful presentations from both Sting Bioeconomy and Paper Province, as well as from the research environment Pro2BE at Karlstad University and three accelerator companies. The focus was on highlighting how various initiatives can work together to create a comprehensive view of innovation and development.
Stefan Frodesson presented the research initiative Pro2BE, which involves 35 researchers. The initiative, which closely collaborates with Sting Bioeconomy, Paper Province, and Region Värmland, focuses on processes and products for a sustainable bioeconomy.
Participating accelerator companies that presented their operations were Lixea, Happie Camp, and HEJMAS.
– It feels very exciting. There’s a lot that connects to our work, and we’re particularly interested in collaborating on green initiatives that create added value for our members, said Gunnar Gidefeldt, Head of Communications at LRF.
– It was a very rewarding day. By gaining an understanding of each other’s perspectives and areas of expertise, we’re laying a strong foundation for valuable collaboration going forward, said Victor Isaksen, CEO of Sting Bioeconomy.
Participating companies:
Lixea – Lixea is an Imperial College London spin-off developing an innovative biomass fractionation process using low-cost ionic liquids producing for example cellulose and lignin from biomass others treats as waste. Lixea has their pilot plant in Bäckhammar.
Happie Camp – Do you find that outdoor living and nature experiences look great, but just may not be for you and that the untouched wilderness seems inaccessible? Happie Nation’s – Happie Camp offers you an opportunity to experience nature in an easy and comfortable way—with premium canvas tents placed in carefully selected, beautiful, and secluded locations around Värmland.
HEJMAS – HEJMAS Agrifibre Technologies makes the highest grade pulp from agricultural crop waste, instead of trees. Hejmas patented process allows to make manufacturing industry specification pulp, using 80% less water, 70% less power and time, emitting 88% less CO2, all without harsh sulphide / chloride chemistry. Hejmas pulp is also as much as 70% lower cost to manufacturing partners and customers. Sustainable, environmentally friendly & economical.
